There is a big difference between a 3D model and a 3D model designed for 3D printing. 3D printing a model requires a lot of specific parameters on the model to be exact for the print to succeed ...

The bond between a 3D print and acrylic is very strong The first step was to create a 3D model which combined a constraining ‘fence’ to contain the acrylic panel with the required artwork ...

Watchmakers have so far used 3D printing only to prototype parts, and their customers may baulk at loss of handmade tradition. Swiss chocolatiers look like beating them to market with a 3D product ...