by avalanche | Mar 31, 2021 | 3d Printed Parts, 3D Printing, Additive Manufacturing
When your inventory is running low or you’re looking at a broken part in your hand, your natural reaction is to panic. After calling the manufacturer, you might learn about a long lead time, high cost, or that the part is obsolete. This is where 3D printing...
by Mike | Feb 18, 2021 | 3D Printing
3D printing has been getting a lot of traction lately. People are realizing the benefits of having a part printed rather than using a traditional machine shop. What many people don’t realize is how 3D printing is changing the supply chain. In this piece, we’ll get...
by Mike | Jan 15, 2021 | 3D Printing
Many people who are new to 3D printing can be surprised by the price of a part. But did you know that 3D printing is often the most cost-effective option? Let’s take a look at some of the cost drivers of 3D printing and the scenarios in which 3D printing is most cost...
by Mike | Jan 13, 2021 | 3D Printing
1. 3D Printing Is Too Expensive to be Useful Beyond Limited Runs There are a variety of factors that can affect the cost of 3D printing. However, you may be surprised to learn that 3D printing can be a cost effective solution in many cases. Let’s take a look at some...
by avalanche | Aug 10, 2020 | 3d Printed Parts, 3D Printing, Additive Manufacturing, Education
Is all 3D printing the same? Is it as simple as defining the material for a part as plastic or metal? Here we will define and compare three different plastic printing technologies. Let’s start with a recap of some of the technologies. What is Fused Deposition Modeling...
by Mike | Aug 30, 2018 | 3D Machine, 3d Printed Parts, 3D Printing
3D Systems Figure 4 Standalone 3D Printer Unboxing We recently added two new 3d Systems Figure 4 Standalone 3D Printers, to our production floor. As you can see from the video below that they are incredible easy to assemble and set up. It really is a plug and play...
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