GrabCAD Print 1.35 is Live
The latest update in GrabCAD Print is live! This month's update offers even more exciting changes for Advanced FDM and Advanced PolyJet users, including improved notifications, new UV settings and more! Read more
zGlue: Giving Chip Creators More Flexibility and Speed-to-Market
While many new hardware products can be assembled from existing off-the-shelf integrated circuit, many new ideas benefit from – or require – new chips. Historically, getting into the new chip game has required a big budget. However, one company is changing this and bringing faster, affordable chip design and fabrication: zGlue. Read more
Women in Tech: Stats Tips and More from the Super Women Themselves
Women have come a long way when it comes to securing their seat at the table. With fourth wave feminism continuing to galvanize women and girls worldwide, the possibilities for empowerment and independence are on the rise. So, how are women making their mark on the tech industry specifically? Read more
The Top Industrial Robotic Arms from the GrabCAD Community
Hey Everyone, Kesa Lynch here, GrabCAD’s Community Manager, and I'm back again with our favorite Robotics Arm CAD Models that have been posted to the GrabCAD Community Library! Robotic arms are pretty important in the industrial and manufacturing industry. Industrial robotic arms can do anything from material handling to welding. The best part is not only are the robotic arms strong for industrial and manufacturing jobs -- but these arms are also precise and fast. Read more
How GrabCAD Print Medical 3D Printing Software Supports the Stratasys Digital Anatomy Printer
Medical 3D printing just got easier with the new J750™ Digital Anatomy™ 3D Printer from Stratasys! This printer has been designed to replicate the feel, responsiveness, and biomechanics of human anatomy in medical 3D models! Read more
How 3D Printing and Nanocellulose are Being Used for Wound Care
In Finland, the VTT Technical Research Center has been developing a complex 3D generated wound care product that will be used for monitoring wound conditions while patients are in the hospital. More specifically, they're using cellulose nanofibrils that have properties that can improve the characteristics of bio-based 3D printing pastes. Interestingly, the research center is pioneering this nanocellulose synthesis via textile decorative elements that will be used to mock up their production before using them for human wounds. Read more
How the U.S. Navy Uses the Scan to CAD to Fab Method
A common problem in engineering is that parts and equipment, once designed, eventually become obsolete. Manufacturers and fabricators that originally completed the material or equipment in question either move on to different product lines, are purchased by other companies, or, for whatever reason, no longer exist. Therefore, a replenishment supply of spare parts or assemblies is just as impossible. This situation was partially the case for the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR). The SPAWAR enterprise became engaged in three-dimensional scanning and printing to rapidly deliver a solution to a particular antenna that is part of their warfare systems. Que: the "scan-to-CAD-to-fab" method. Read more
10 Tips for Pitching to Investors
One key ingredient all startups need is money. Even if you are working out of homes and coffee shops, there are unavoidable expenses, like legal services, accounting, travel, compliance certifications, and prototyping. And if you and any co-founders aren't in a position to bankroll activity until product revenue (or crowdfunding) comes in, you'll need to ask for money -- which means looking for investors. And to get potential investors to invest, you need to pitch them. Read more
Tech Trends Redefining the Beauty Industry
The beauty industry is booming. Today, the beauty industry is valued at a staggering $532 billion – a figure set to reach further heights in the coming years. And that’s not all: A 2016 report by Lucintel predicts the skincare subsection will grow in value by 4% each year. Statista estimates general global retail sales to reach $28 trillion by 2020 (up from $22 trillion in 2016) The stats don’t lie; the beauty industry is trending upwards, which is why beauty companies want to harness the mounting spending power of global consumers. Read more