3D Printing / Additive Mfg

Today's toy aisles showcase a wide range of shapes, from realistic animal figures to imaginative cartoon characters. Most of these toys are made of plastic, with their creation involving two primary steps: design and manufacturing. The challenge of designing toys is compounded during the manufacturing stage. Plastic injection molding is the most common method used, where detailed 3D designs are turned into molds for mass production. Effective software plays a crucial role in this process, [...]

Radical weight reduction, enhanced performance, and short lead times. These are just a few advantages that drive aerospace companies to adopt 3D printing. But one major challenge is deterring them from fully committing to the technology – the hefty price of mistakes. The materials alone are so expensive that printing a single part sometimes costs tens of thousands of dollars. Additionally, aerospace parts need to comply with exacting standards where the tolerance for errors is [...]