Author Archives: Kate Porter

Development, Speed, and Good Direction with Ripley Tools

Ripley Tools and their Use of 3D Printing 3D printing continues to revolutionize manufacturing processes every day in a multitude of industries. To dive deeper into its impact, we interviewed our friends at Ripley Tools, a customer of ours who specializes in tool manufacturing. Ripley Tools, located in Cromwell, Connecticut, use 3D printing to develop […]

The ProJet 660 Pro, A True Workhorse

ProJet 660 Pro, A True Work Horse

With so many 3D printers to choose from, it can be difficult deciding which printer is best for your operations. Allow us to introduce you to the ProJet 660 Pro, a hardworking, essential 3D printer for many businesses. This printer is ideal for concept modeling, simulation modeling, and color or texture validation. ProJet 660 Pro […]

PUMA’s Instrumental Use of 3D Printing

Molly Seidel won the Bronze in the Olympics wearing this Shoe that was initially designed and tested using 3D printing! 

PUMA, “From Vendor to a Professional Friendship” Recently, we took some time to interview one of our valued customers, PUMA. We interviewed Jerry Ni, Senior Team Head of 3D CAD & Footwear Product Testing. The well-known footwear brand has been 3D printing for over a decade and continues to use the technology for concept building, […]

Our Commitment to True Adoption of 3D Printing

Our Commitment to True Adoption

At Adia, we’ve made a commitment to assisting companies in the true adoption of 3D printing technology. True adoption, to us, means effective use, visible results, and getting the most out of each 3D printing machine. We assist our customers during every phase of their 3D journey in order to assist their full adoption. Below […]

Learn More About the Figure 4

Figure 4

If you are looking to adopt 3D printing technology but are unsure where to begin, you are in the right place. Follow along as we introduce you to the Figure 4 machine. This is a great machine for beginners, consistent users, and everyone in between. It allows users to gain a better understanding of the […]

When Should I adopt 3D Printing Technology?

When to Implement 3D Printing

Although there are many applications to pursue within 3D printing, many companies are hesitant to implement the technology. This may be due to their lack of knowledge of how to and when to apply it to their business. We’ve outlined a few key questions to consider that will kickstart the beginning of your 3D journey. […]

3D Printing Explained

3D Printing Explained

3D printing (a.k.a. additive manufacturing) is the process of stacking thin layers of material to build a complex object or structure. Engineers create a CAD (computer-aided design) file which is later used to produce the build. The printer uses the CAD file to virtually divide the object into thin layers. This file acts as a […]