Case Studies
Documented additive manufacturing projects - process, results, and lessons learned from a single build.
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.
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.
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The Bimetallic Problem Almost Nobody Is Printing
Grad student and AM professional Ayman Ahdy is using rare access to wire laser metal deposition equipment to study bimetallic printing, joining mild steel and stainless steel for cheaper, corrosion-resistant marine parts.
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.
Empowering the Next Generation: 3D Printing, Robotics, and the Future of Education
How a zombie-themed 3D printing workshop in Sri Lanka sparked creativity and problem-solving in kids, and what it means for the future of technology education.
3D Scanning and 3D Printing: From Point Cloud to Physical Object
A practical guide to 3D scanning technologies, from photo capture and photobooth scanners to structured light, laser, and infrared systems, and how they feed into real-world 3D printing workflows.