The invention of the relatively affordable 3D printer for home use has helped bring methods used to produce parts for prototypes, samples, and even manufacturing, closer to designers. This tutorial on ...

This tutorial explores the fundamental technology of producing high-quality carbon fiber parts by utilizing custom 3D printed ...

Precast concrete is used in building construction and produced by pouring the material into a reusable mold. For decades, these molds have been made from wood — a technique that requires a highly ...

Aiming to combat labor shortages, Lyons Industries has been gradually installing automated processes to replace the traditionally labor-intensive spray-up process for its fiberglass composite bathtubs ...

Silicone is a useful material for many purposes. Traditionally, creating something out of silicone required injection molding. That’s not difficult, but it does require a good bit of setup. As ...

An injection molded, threaded cap made from a 3D-printed metal mold insert, right, created on a Mantle P-200 machine. Within reach of you right now are probably five to 10 plastic products, or parts ...

3D printing has revolutionized silicone mold making by enabling faster, more affordable, and highly detailed masters for casting. From hobbyists to engineers, creators can now iterate designs quickly ...

Orthopedic spine surgeon Dr. Rebecca Kuo says she's found an alternative spine surgery technique that will allow her to do more surgeries in settings that don't have the funding, space or patient ...