The NASA Lunar Torch Design Challenge has come to a close and we are excited to announce the winners! The panel of judges for this competition were NASA engineers and employees with extensive knowledge in the field. The challenge was left open to the minds of the competitors, with certain... read more →
Nov
04
Nov
02
Rice University's Fred Higgs is a professor of Mechanical engineering at Rice University. He has an insightful perspective on the relation between Industry 4.0 and the ongoing 3D printing evolution. His views and explanations stem from a podcast sponsored by the University of Notre Dame this past year. What is... read more →
Oct
27
The internet has allowed for so many advances these past few years. Most of modern society knows what a smartphone is or has been exposed to a smart device. What people might not know is that there is a whole network called the internet of things. What is IoT? IoT... read more →
Oct
25
If you landed on our homepage today, you probably noticed a big change: We completely redesigned it! We revamped our homepage to reflect our software solutions, strategy, brand messaging, and to help users get to popular areas of the site faster! Continue to read to learn more about our new... read more →
Oct
21
3D printing continues to benefit the medical community in new and intriguing ways. It serves physicians and medical professionals in surgical assistance, helping them to create models of organs, bones, tissues, and joints, so their team can see, feel, and be familiar with them before they enter surgery. 3D-printed joints... read more →
Oct
19
For the majority of 3D printing’s short life, it was used as a more efficient means to produce prototypes in the design phase of product development. The rudimentary printers available at the time proved effective in speeding up the design process and increasing efficiencies for manufacturing companies across the globe.... read more →
Oct
14
Among the many uses of 3D printing and additive manufacturing is that of creating objects and devices that may be used to protect humans and animals from radiation. The versatility of 3D printing and additive manufacturing allows many different high-performing feedstocks to be used. Some feedstocks are now available with... read more →
Oct
12
The age of connectivity is upon us. From smart fridges to the global supply chain, our world is becoming more connected and data centric than ever before. This data centric world emphasizes the need and desire for increased efficiency across all industries. So the question becomes, what is driving this... read more →
Oct
06
In a post industrial revolution world, we already have some amazing technological marvels that make production faster. Robots on the assembly line, light based manufacturing, and 3D printing have permanently improved production. Recently, we have seen the emergence of an even greater technology that has the potential to overshadow all... read more →