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Why Makelab Is Still Betting on 3D Printing for Product Development
By: Stephanie Hendrixson
Three years ago Christina Perla was an industrial designer using the services of a local 3D printing hub. Today she’s the co-owner of that company, and doubling down on its prototyping roots.
#prototyping #polymer
Bioceramics for Bone Replacement: The Cool Parts Show S3E2
By: Stephanie Hendrixson
A mandibular cage made up of two different bioresorbable ceramics points to the future of bone graft and reconstructive surgeries in this episode of The Cool Parts Show.
#coolparts #implants #ceramic
Metal 3D Printing Makes Combustion More Efficient
By: Stephanie Hendrixson
John Zink Hamworthy Combustion is finding success with Bound Metal Deposition (BMD) for prototypes and replacement parts, but the real promise it sees is in new designs that couldn’t be made any other way.
#metal #prototyping
The Cool Parts Show Season 3 Premieres August 12, 2020
By: Stephanie Hendrixson
The third season of our video series highlighting cool, unique and weird 3D printed parts launches next week. Subscribe and stay tuned.
#coolparts #video
Topology Optimization Delivers Nonintuitive Design Features for Legacy Part (Includes Video)
By: Stephanie Hendrixson
Refurbishing a legacy turbine engine for energy efficiency provided the opportunity to demonstrate topology optimization in concert with metal 3D printing. The design for this torque arm comes from computer simulation insight refined with a human touch.
#metal #topologyoptimization
Retraction Footwear Is the Sustainable Manufacturing Business of the Future
By: Stephanie Hendrixson
Retraction Footwear offers a new way of buying flip-flops that are made to suit each customer. But the company also represents a new way of thinking about production, in a circular economy loop that encompasses material, design, manufacturing, product and end-of-life.
#sustainability #polymer
Casting Goes Digital with Sand 3D Printing, Nondestructive Testing
By: Stephanie Hendrixson
Tooling & Equipment International (TEI) used to make tooling for castings. Now, it casts prototype parts in a digital workflow using 3D printed sand molds in combination with simulation software, CT scanning and X-ray technology.
#casting #sand
3D Printing Helps Close the Loop for Armor’s Circular Economy
By: Stephanie Hendrixson
Manufacturing 3D printing filament was first a way for Armor to recycle its own reclaimed plastic waste. But now, this business unit is helping to close the loop on sustainability for plastic 3D printed products.
#polymer #sustainability
Parametric Design and 3D Printing Deliver Custom, Sustainably Manufactured Furniture
By: Stephanie Hendrixson
Model No. operates at the intersection of technology and design. Its custom furniture is made on demand through a combination of proprietary large-format 3D printers, sustainable materials and a sleek online storefront.
#polymer #sustainability
Additive Manufacturing Will Aid And Accelerate The Circular Economy
By: Stephanie Hendrixson
A circular economy links material, design, manufacturing, product and end-of-life in a continuous, sustainable loop. This special report illustrates the roles for 3D printing every step of the way.
#sustainability
Shoe Manufacturing at Flowbuilt Is Reshored and Reimagined
By: Stephanie Hendrixson
The shoe store of the future is more like a digitized tailor’s shop than a warehouse. Flowbuilt Manufacturing is the flexible contract manufacturer that can serve this vision, using both 3D printing and injection molding.
#polymer #moldmaking
We Answer Your Questions About The Cool Parts Show - Bonus Episode
By: Stephanie Hendrixson
In this bonus episode of The Cool Parts Show, hosts Peter Zelinski and Stephanie Hendrixson answer your questions, including: What makes something a Cool Part?
#coolparts #video
