Case Studies

Documented additive manufacturing projects - process, results, and lessons learned from a single build.

Jun 14, 2026

A $200,000 Problem - and a Student at Western University, Canada, Who Is 3D Printing the Solution

Graduate student Rebecca Kaaya Nansubuga is developing an open-source 3D-printed orthopedic surgical positioning table, bringing a $200,000 piece of operating room equipment within reach of any facility with a desktop printer.

3D Printing Healthcare University Project Open Source

Feb 9, 2025

Is 3D Printing Really Changing the Production Space?

How a custom 3D-printed jig solved a UV printing bottleneck for embossing logos on 10,000 glass tubes, cutting per-batch production time from 20 minutes to just a few seconds.

3D Printing Production Jig Design UltiMaker

Jan 20, 2024

Lightweight Drone Frame Using Topology-Optimized FDM Parts

A student project using topology optimization and FDM to build a drone frame 40% lighter than a standard design.

FDM Topology Optimization Drone Aerospace