How much do you think the average person knows about 3D printing? The answer might surprise you. The public’s understanding of 3D printing has grown as the industry continues to earn major news coverage and 3D printing is also gaining popularity with the world’s largest brands as well.   But while this exposure increases the general public’s awareness of 3D[…]

The growth of 3D printing has shown how computer-generated designs can be brought to life. There will be a day when, with the push of one button, you can print a new pair of jeans, a new mailbox or a light fixture for your front porch. The only limit is your imagination. People across every industry[…]

3D printed transmission for a Toyota 22RE engine In today’s blog we wanted to take a moment to highlight the latest creation of Santa Cruz, California’s own, Eric Harrell who has reverse-engineered a Toyota 22RE. It’s a unique feat that Thingaverse users and the national media were very certainly enamored with. Since his creation, it appears imitation is[…]

Perhaps my favorite thing about 3D printing is that it has given creative people a way to bring their creations to life. Whether you’ve designed a trinket, toy, bracelet or part, 3D printing can make it real for you. That is cool and I have seen some neat designs come to life just as their owners had always hoped[…]

The executives at Adidas and Nike are tasked with being leaders. It is their responsibility to grow their brands globally, find new products to grab market share, sign superstar athletes to represent them and look for ways to differentiate themselves from their competitors. To accomplish many of these goals, both of these brands are turning[…]

Engineers have always pushed the envelope when it comes to design and solving problems. But new technology is helping them reshape that envelope instead. With 3D printing engineers have the ability to test designs more quickly without prolonged waiting for casting or machining. 3D printing also expands an engineer’s material options, allowing him or her[…]

The team at Stratasys Direct Manufacturing introduced SMS Research Advisors and did a large independent study that was sent out to 40,000 designers, engineers and executives. In all, 700 people completed this survey and 40 percent said they work at companies who take in more than $50 million in revenue. That is important because these results[…]

The future of organ donation is 3D printing. Jenny Morber a freelance science writer took an amazing look at how Organovo, amongst others, is leading the charge to change the organ donation landscape. Veterans of 3D printing know firsthand the amazing feeling of seeing their creation come to life. But now imagine the feeling that comes with watching your 3D-printed creation actually save a[…]