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The 3D printing industry is in a time of rapid expansion, projections of the market share are expected to triple by 2026. With this comes the need for the expansion of 3D printing in education and the development of comprehensive curriculums in order to expand the number of experts in the field. However, there are still numerous 3D printing lab issues in schools looking to move into the space. This process has started with schools like MIT, Virginia Tech and Penn State, but this is only the beginning of the trend. Due to this trend, it is vital for schools...
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3D printing has now well and truly made itself known on the world manufacturing stage. From its use in the medical world during the pandemic to its importance within the spheres of design, architecture, fashion, art and beauty (to name but a few), 3D printing has come a long way since its emergence in the early 80s. As time has gone on, various technologies and innovations have been developed due to additive manufacturing and it undoubtedly holds its own when it comes to competing against more traditional means. What’s more, its influence and reach is forecast to gradually accelerate on...
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3D printing is ‘greener’ and more sustainable than you might think. Indeed, as the additive manufacturing world becomes more concerned with the environmental impact of large scale production, the 3D printing process itself enables companies to focus on new ways in which to help the environment. While 3D printing has not historically been solely concerned with environmental solutions or sustainability, this is starting to change as additive manufacturing further advances and places greater emphasis on sustainable methods of production as well as technological innovation. Since its creation, reduced manufacturing waste materials has always been a strong case for 3D printing....
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If you're looking to learn about additive manufacturing (AM), you want to make sure the educational institutes you're applying to will have a 3D printing lab. With 3D printers costing anywhere from a few hundred dollars to million-dollar-plus, the odds are that just about any university -- or community college, makerspace, or public library has one or more 3D printers. Remember that while you are, of course, looking for good 3D printing labs to have access to, you're also assessing whether a lab's machine inventory aligns with your goals, for example: Do they have 3D printers of the right type/technology?...
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Scott Patrick is the Senior Mechanical designer for Virginia Tech’s Aerospace and Ocean Engineering (AOE) machine lab. Today, this particular print lab does everything from traditional machining and welding to rapid prototyping by way of additive manufacturing. The lab -- under Scott and his assistant’s care -- even completes research projects for students and local research teams. The journey to handle the multiple 3D printing projects requested in a single week, however, wasn't always easy. Read this customer success case study to learn how GrabCAD Shop completely changed the way Scott and his students operate their lab at Virginia Tech....
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3D printing technologies and trailblazing 3D design software have the potential to open up new frontiers within the creative process of art forms including ceramics, installation art, fine art, sculpture, theatre, dance, fashion and music – to name but a few. The art world has a great deal to gain from additive manufacturing since 3D printing removes many of the limitations of traditional art manufacturing methods and minimizes challenges within the creative process itself, if used wisely. Artists should embrace the varying opportunities in this arena and harness the potential of 3D printing to minimize challenges relating to geometry, scale,...
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3D printing history has come on leaps and bounds since its emergence in the early 80s. In 2021 we can print almost anything the mind can imagine and in the context of the coronavirus pandemic, the technology has been both ingenious and crucial in the fight against the fast-spreading virus. Additive manufacturing is undoubtedly one of the greatest and most revolutionary technologies of the 20th and 21st centuries. Today, 3D printing is an established and ever growing industry that’s changing the global design, manufacturing and supply chain landscape as we know it. Its advanced capabilities have created and continue to...
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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 or are new to the role, there are certain steps that you can take to help you bring your shop into the new year. That comes in the form of work order management software! What Is Work Order Management Software? Work order management software is an invaluable tool that helps...
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If you didn't get a chance to attend our GrabCAD Meetup livestream, we have the complete event here! KeyShot Integration and Collaboration With Stratasys (2:50) Alicia H. Kozlowski, an Industrial Designer and UX Specialist at Priority Designs covered the first part of the virtual meetup. She reviewed tips on applying textures, colors, and transparency. Design Realism Best Practices (48:00) Bernard Guy, a Professor and Designer Artist at Victoria University of Wellington, then shared design realism best practices, including the amazing projects his students are doing at Wellington. https://youtu.be/eoZQ6dUWLPs Additional Resources For more tips on designing for product realism, check out the...
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