GrabCAD Blog: Engineering, Design & 3D Printing News

Jan 25

How You Can Make Your 3D Printing Shop Ready for 2021

It’s no surprise that for some running a 3D print shop at this time of the year might be a nightmare. Managing a 3D print shop is no easy task if you are an engineering manager. Regardless of whether you have been managing all of your printers for a while... read more →

Jan 11

Expanding Your Line of 3D Printers: The Five Questions You Need to Ask Yourself

If you’re starting 2021 with the goal of adding more printers to your shop, you’ll need to know how to do it so you keep your head on. Before you get started, ask yourself the following questions; your answers will help you decide what you need to prepare before expanding... read more →

Jan 04

The Top 5 Features a 3D Printing Work Order Management Software Needs

A good work order management software should make managing a shop full of 3D printers, engineers, and designers seem like a cohesive operation. A great work order management solution will even help your operation save time and money. And in this New Year, make saving time and money your New... read more →

January 4, 2021
Anthony Valle
3D Printing, GrabCAD Shop, PDM, Software, Tips of the Trade

Dec 14

3D Printing in Dentistry and Orthodontics

3D printing has been successfully used to fabricate small and precise parts for orthodontists and dentists. Introduction to this medical field provides a gateway technology with much future promise to change the time, capability, and cost of oral health and find solutions that are self-sufficient and effective. Everyone has different... read more →

Nov 16

GrabCAD Print Now Integrates with KeyShot Rendering Software

GrabCAD Print once again makes it easier for designers to create realistic prints by seamlessly integrating with KeyShot rendering software. Why is this a big deal? Because KeyShot by Luxion Inc is a top of the line, industry standard, real-time 3D rendering software that allows for intuitive (yet very accurate)... read more →

November 16, 2020
Anthony Valle
3D Printing, Design, GrabCAD Print, Software

Oct 22

GrabCAD Shop 3D Printing Cost Calculator

Introducing the New 3D Printing Cost Calculator from GrabCAD Shop

This month, we’re celebrating the one year anniversary of our 3D printing management software, GrabCAD Shop! And we’re celebrating with brand new features, including a cost calculator. Since beta launch last November, we've seen GrabCAD Shop users save hours of time in managing work orders. But the one missing piece... read more →

Oct 08

The Winners of the NASA Restraint and Mobility Aid Challenge

This summer, the GrabCAD Community hosted a NASA challenge that asked participants to design a common restraint and mobility aid system that works in four gravity environments. Almost everyone knows that astronauts need handrails, foot holds, and work area restraints to get around in microgravity environments; however, did you know... read more →

October 8, 2020
Sylvia Rosen
Aerospace, GrabCAD Community, Project Spotlight

Oct 06

3D Printing Delicate Tissue for Athletes

If there's one thing biomedical engineering remains challenged at, it's a full-scale replacement of human soft tissue with fabricated soft tissue. While cells, skin, and other tissue has been created with 3D printing and prosthetics, there is always risk that the body will reject the new fabricated material and infections... read more →

October 6, 2020
Jim Romeo
3D Printing, GrabCAD Print, Healthcare, Software

Oct 01

How Much Does 3D Printer Material Cost?

Buying a 3D printer comes with additional costs, such as operating costs, supplies, tools, and of course, 3D printer material costs. So, how much does 3D printer material cost? The short simple answer is, anywhere from $10 to $500+ per kilogram, pound, quart or liter. The range reflects: The cost... read more →

Blog

Related Posts