If you’ve ever tried to assemble furniture without instructions, then you know it can be more complicated than it looks. When parts come in a box, but the final product is dimensional, understanding how pieces connect often requires mental processing. In 3D printing, specialized software achieves this process for you, depending on the printer manufacturer. It’s worth looking at exactly how that software works and how it guides the printing process.   What Does 3D Printing Software Do? There’s quite a bit of software involved in the 3D printing process. The design begins with computer-aided design (CAD) software. The first […]

Technology is applying scientific knowledge to solve problems. There may be no better example than additive manufacturing and its impact on manufacturing. While there are myriad issues within the manufacturing sector that cannot be solved through technological means, the spectrum of issues and various benefits of 3D printing may make it one of the most advantageous developments since automation. Even without a 3D printer of your own, you can still outsource 3D printed parts for use in prototyping and product development.   What is Additive Manufacturing? Manufacturing professionals use “additive manufacturing” interchangeably with “3D printing.” Technically, “additive manufacturing” is the […]