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One simple 3D printing concept you should master for stronger prints

A rule you can follow and use every time you print.

Faster 3D printing could be a simple pattern away

For anyone getting annoyed at how long their 3D printed project is taking, this simple pattern update could help speed up the ...
Geeky Gadgets

Does Angled 3D Printing Secretly Hold the Key to Stronger Parts?

Imagine holding a 3D-printed part in your hands, marveling at its intricate design, only to have it snap under pressure due to weak layer adhesion. This is the frustrating reality of anisotropic ...
The New York Times

A New Batch of 3D Printers Can Print Models in Half the Time

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› Advice, staff picks, mythbusting, and more. Let us help you. Published July 7, ...
Hackaday

3D Printing 90° Overhangs With Non-Planar Slicing

When slicing a model for 3D printing, the part is divided into a stack of flat, 2D layers. But there’s an alternative in the form of non-planar slicing, where the layers can follow 3D curves. [Rene K.
Business Insider

What is 3D printing? Understanding the technology that's changing the way we manufacture everyday objects

3D printing creates solid objects from the additive process of layering plastics, metal, wood, synthetic fibers, and more. You can 3D-print your own designs using a ...
Electronic Design

Multi-Layer/Multi-Material 3D Printing Yields “Nearly Impossible” Antennas

Thanks to an innovative extension to 3D printing, researchers can create high-performance, low-weight “unbuildable” RF structures that combine dielectrics and patterned conductors. The benefits and ...