When I was 23, I was a recent college graduate and still trying to figure out my career. At only 23 years old, young entrepreneur Maggie Grout has found her calling: 3D-printing school campuses in Madagascar. Despite the challenges that Madagascar poses, Maggie is determined to provide access to education... read more →
Jun
26
May
30
You can 3D print using sound waves – wait, did I hear that right? Something I saw recently that made me re-read the headline was: “How Montreal researchers are 3D printing using sound waves.” On April 27th, 2018, a team of engineering researchers at Concordia University successfully 3D printed an... read more →
Apr
27
After collecting data from GrabCAD users (maybe even from you or your company), we have created a premium version of GrabCAD Print which will solve common 3D printing issues. This enhanced software reduces costs, print time, and manpower by utilizing automated processes, templates, and cost estimations. Welcome to GrabCAD... read more →
Mar
15
Imagine the ability to implement 3D printing optimizations in real-time according to incoming data streams projected overhead. If you visit the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) Cymru, this is exactly what you will experience. Introducing Factory+ Thanks to the Factory+ framework, machines can manage, analyze, and... read more →
Mar
14
Automotive manufacturing has historically been reliant on traditional methods, characterized by heavy upfront tooling and set up, often with long lead times and costly investment into equipment and design. That’s where additive manufacturing comes into play. As additive manufacturing continues to emerge as a viable method of manufacturing and production,... read more →
Feb
14
Throughout 2023, supply chains will continue to experience challenges and delays, affecting production and shipments worldwide. According to PR Newswire, Coupa Software found that 82% of supply chain leaders believe that these problems will remain the same or become even worse over the next 6-12 months. During 2022, four... read more →
Jan
18
Additive manufacturing is projected to have another big year in 2023. In fact, according to industry reports, additive manufacturing is expected to grow at 20% to 22% annually for the next five years. Why? Because additive manufacturing continues to play a vital role in helping manufacturers overcome supply chain delays... read more →
Dec
14
One thing’s for sure, you’re guaranteed to see more (and more!) 3D printers across your university campus this semester. Why? The additive manufacturing market is expected to reach $51 billion in 2030, compared to $12 billion in 2020 - growing at a 15% compound annual growth rate. As 3D printing... read more →
Dec
07
3D printing technology is now used in almost every major industry, but how exactly is it galvanized in the music world? This may not be a sector you’d immediately associate with additive manufacturing, and yet there are some interesting ways in which the technology is being harnessed. 3D printing is... read more →