Author Archives: Kate Porter

Ignite Creativity in the Classroom with 3D Printing Technology

3D Printing in Education

3D Printing in Education In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, it is essential for educators to embrace innovative technologies. Especially those that can spark creativity and enhance learning experiences for students. One such technology that has gained significant attention and proven to be a game-changer in the classroom is 3D printing. By integrating 3D printing […]

3D Printing a Harness for a Sea Turtle with Bubble Butt Syndrome

Bubble Butt Syndrome

Meet Charlotte, Mystic Aquarium’s Beloved Green Sea Turtle! Charlotte was rescued in 2008 after being struck by a boat. The strike left Charlotte with paralysis in his hind flippers and trapped air in his back end. This condition, often referred to as Bubble Butt Syndrome, creates a positive buoyancy in a sea turtle’s GI tract […]

Copper 3D Printing: Applications, Process, and Technology

Copper 3D Printing

Copper 3D printing is a game-changer for industries ranging from aerospace to medical tools. Copper is a highly conductive metal with excellent thermal and electrical properties. Therefore, making it ideal for electrical components, heat exchangers, and high-performance applications. With its high melting point, this semi-precious metal can withstand high temperatures without melting or deforming. For […]

Introducing Formlabs TPU 90A Powder

Formlabs TPU 90A Powder

Introducing Formlabs all-new SLS material, Formlabs TPU 90A Powder. As the first non-nylon powder the company has released for their SLS product line, the TPU material opens the doors to exceptionally strong, flexible, and skin-safe prototypes and end-use parts at a low cost. The TPU 90A Powder is ideal for wearables, gaskets or seals, protective […]

3D Printing in Bioscience and Biotechnology

3D printing has become an increasingly popular technology in fields such as bioscience and biotechnology. In this article, we will explore how these fields utilize various 3D printing technologies. We will share examples of technologies including SLS, SLA, DLP, MJP, and CJP. From there, we will explain how they can revolutionize the way we approach […]

High-Temperature Applications with 3D Printing

Figure 4 High Temp 150°C FR Black

3D printing has taken the manufacturing industry by storm. It provides manufacturers with an innovative and cost-effective way of creating complex components and parts. However, one of the biggest challenges in 3D printing is finding materials that can withstand high temperature applications. Especially, those that would make it possible to print parts used in extreme […]

Additive Manufacturing vs. Subtractive Manufacturing

Let’s talk about Additive Manufacturing vs. Subtractive Manufacturing. To begin, additive manufacturing is the end-to-end process that creates products using 3D printing technology. This process includes proper design, slicing, and supports along with post processing necessary to produce a finished product. Subtractive manufacturing on the other hand, removes material by cutting, boring, drilling or grinding […]

It’s Time to Start 3D Printing, Here’s Why

It's Time to Start 3D Printing, Here's Why

If you’re not yet 3D printing, now is the time to start! We know what you’re thinking… “Why would my company need a 3D printer?” or maybe you’re thinking “the technology isn’t there yet”. Let us walk you through these thoughts and explain why investing in a 3D printer can put your business on top! […]

ProJet MJP 2500, Quality Parts with Ease

ProJet MJP 2500

Creating Efficiency & High Productivity The ProJet MJP 2500 is known for high speed, reliability, and sharp quality. Due to these impressive characteristics, the printer is often used in areas such as concept modeling, validation and rapid prototyping, as well as creating jigs, fixtures, and tools. The MJP 2500 creates professional quality parts while maintaining […]

Developing the Impossible with Kenney Manufacturing

Kenney Manufacturing 3D printing

Look around the room and imagine the items within your current setting that could have been 3D printed. Impressively enough, whether starting off as a 3D printed prototype or was built using 3D printed supports, the technology is crucial in the development of many objects today. To give an example, let’s look at one of […]