3D Hubs is bringing low cost metal parts to market. Using Polymaker’s PolyCast, a new material for FDM printed patterns and a global network of foundries, 3D Hubs will offer cast metal parts at a cost ...

As impressive as the 3D printing process is, it can also be a bit time consuming. You are creating something out of nothing after all, and your printer needs to dispense and layer every square inch of ...

Integrating 3D printing with standard casting methods shortens lead times and enhances production agility. Combining additive manufacturing and milling automates processes, reduces waste, and ...

Astech (Alloy Steel Technologies Inc.) is a sand-casting foundry that produces castings in steel, stainless steel, alloy steel, and gray iron. The company’s specialties include the production of steel ...

The technology continues to evolve, but 3D printing is still mostly used for creating prototypes or parts that won’t have to endure tremendous stresses or rigorous wear and tear. That might not always ...

As the technology matures, it’s becoming clear that the biggest benefits of 3D printing often come about indirectly. This is illustrated most immediately by its applications in prototyping; the ...

Nanoscale 3D printing allows researchers to create structures thousands of times smaller than the width of a human hair. These structures have potential applications in fields ranging from advanced ...

When you hear about clothes made with a 3D printer, you might imagine dresses that look like sculptures made of hard resin.