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
25
Jan
11
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
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 →
Dec
14
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 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 →
Oct
22
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
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 →
Oct
06
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 →
Oct
01
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 →