Historically, manufacturers and online retail companies have been forced to limit customization options based on quantity and scale. To produce an original design or custom option, manufacturers would ...

This article is the third part of a four-part series that examines some of the changes in 3D printing that have occurred in the past three years since my first articles on the subject. Because this is ...

The software that supports additive manufacturing is a vital part of the 3D printing process—arguably as important as the 3D printer itself. Computer-aided design, manufacturing and engineering ...

Using 3D computer-aided design (CAD) software, the team modeled designs in different densities using a variety of materials for testing. Using 3D computer-aided design (CAD) software, the team modeled ...

The expansion of 3D printing in recent years has altered the design process. Design software vendors are bringing together the stages of design for 3D products -- optimization of weight and structure, ...

Cornerstone of many useful things: This Prusa i3 part was modeled in OpenSCAD. Programmatic CAD, in particular the OpenSCAD language and IDE, has accompanied the maker movement for a while now. After ...

The selection of the appropriate software is essential for the efficient functioning of 3D printing. Numerous 3D modeling software choices exist, each harboring distinctive benefits and drawbacks.

What Is Slicer Software and How Does it Enable 3D Printing? 3D printing, a type of additive manufacturing, works by creating objects layer-by-layer based on a digital computer-aided design (CAD) model ...

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Sandvik Machining Solutions (SMS), the world's top metal cutting tools maker, is looking to build on its expertise in 3D printing and acquire industrial software firms to stay ...

With the New Year and flu season both in full swing, health-related technology trends are top of mind for many. But going beyond more pedestrian trends (e.g., wearables), this article takes a look at ...