As a US Marine Corps combat engineer serving in Iraq, Jim Monroe used MacGyver-like hacks to repair mine rollers. Meant to detonate and clear mines, these heavy studded wheels are mounted on the ...

Siemens Digital Industries Software is collaborating with the University of Michigan to take 3D printing education to the next level. They're offering a five-week online course that will provide an ...

While 3D printing has mostly involved plastic so far, future materials, including one harder than steel, could make a huge difference in the technology.

3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing (AM,) has evolved in leaps and bounds in recent decades to become an exciting emerging manufacturing technology in multiple industries. This article ...

Three-dimensional (3D) printing involves creating an object from a computer-aided design model by fusing a material, such as metal or plastic, layer by layer. The technique is precise and repeatable, ...

With increased confidence in 3D printing, more design engineers are looking to see where new processes could add a competitive edge. While cost associated with 3D printing is reducing, metal printing ...

In the metal AM process, supports in anchor parts prevent distortion. Support structures are made of the same materials as the part and prevent distortion, but add considerable design and ...

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