The Upload

This article explores the current state of additive manufacturing and the market forces converging to make it a viable process for end-use parts.

A group of medical device engineers add magic to the LARP and cosplay product market with 3D printed staffs that blast flames and spout fog.

To celebrate Futuro’s 50th anniversary, artist Konstantin Landuris partnered with Pinakothek der Moderne and China Metal Parts to launch a 3D-printed Futuro replica 40km into the stratosphere.

This installment of our Ask an Engineer series covers the fundamentals of sheet metal fabrication and complex injection molding techniques.

Several considerations for designing plastic screw bosses on molded parts that are mechanically strong and free of cosmetic defects.

Several tips on the direct metal laser sintering process, including how to design hollow parts, determine part orientation, and reduce internal stresses with heat relief.

H3D developed a state-of-the-art gamma ray spectrometer using both CNC machining and PolyJet 3D printing during prototyping.

Product manufacturing information, or PMI, is critical to digital inspection reporting. PMI is any non-geometric data included within a 3D CAD file.

Our Eye on Innovation column this month features a diverse roundup of notable game-changing trends, products, and technology.

These design guidelines will help you create durable living hinges that add functionality to your injection-molded parts and reduce manufacturing costs.