Prolific Renaissance artist Michelangelo said, “The sculpture is already complete within the marble block before I start my work. … I just have to chisel away the superfluous material.” I wonder what ...

It may seem distinctly low-tech compared to some of the many technology trends I write about, but 3D and 4D printing will have very wide applications – and could be particularly powerful when combined ...

Welding is typically used to join two parts together, whether those parts be metal or plastic. There are various styles of welding, but we won’t go into those here. Casting is the act of pouring a ...

With increased confidence in 3D printing, more design engineers are looking to see where new processes could add a competitive edge. While cost associated with 3D printing is reducing, metal printing ...

In the metal AM process, supports in anchor parts prevent distortion. Support structures are made of the same materials as the part and prevent distortion, but add considerable design and ...

CAD model used for 3D printing. Image by OKFoundryCompany from Richmond, USA - 84530877_FillingSys (CC BY 2.0) CAD model used for 3D printing. Image by OKFoundryCompany from Richmond, USA - ...

Finding a way to increase the efficiency of the metal 3D printing process means it can be used in lots of aspects of Daimler's business. Kyle Hyatt Former news and features editor Kyle Hyatt ...

Siemens Digital Industries Software is collaborating with the University of Michigan to take 3D printing education to the next level. They're offering a five-week online course that will provide an ...

As a US Marine Corps combat engineer serving in Iraq, Jim Monroe used MacGyver-like hacks to repair mine rollers. Meant to detonate and clear mines, these heavy studded wheels are mounted on the ...

Editor’s note: Innovation Thursday – a deep dive into a newly emerging technology or companies such as our Startup Spotlight – is a regular feature at WRAL TechWire. RALEIGH – Researchers have ...

3D printing is already finding its way into end-use part production for cars. The Aston Martin Callum Vanquish 25 by R-Reforged, a reimagining of the 2001 Vanquish, will included multiple 3D printed ...

Product design stands to benefit tremendously from the high geometrical freedom of 3D Printing. This presentation highlights some recent examples, and the driving factors behind the suitability of ...