Researchers have developed a complex system that is able to 3D print tiny structures at very high speeds.  There are few vendors providing microscopic 3D printing today, but those that do enable the production of incredible microscopic devices, lenses, and components. Many use what’s called the “two-photon” approach, where light is focused deep within a liquid photopolymer to solidify an object, voxel by voxel. The problem is that the speed of such 3D printing can be slow, as the focal point of the two-photon system must tediously traverse the entire structure. The researchers sought a means for performing this type of 3D printing in a more rapid manner.  Multifocus 2PP…

Eric Haddad (LinkedIn) is the founder and Pilot in Command of 3DAeroventures, a Texas-based outfit specializing in 3D printed RC aircraft. Some are traditional, some are experimental, all show what the future holds for RC aeronautic design. 3D printing is no stranger to prop-powered aircraft, with many an STL file available for various types and styles of drones, racers, copters, and planes. However, with his background in design, manufacturing, and RC aircraft, Eric is planning to bring a unique angle to the RC aircraft hobby, making it and 3D printing much more accessible, with 3DAeroventures. He spun up the venture a year ago out of a passion that grew from…

Always one to test the limits of what’s possible, designer Daniel de Bruin makes sure to devote a little time each week to a “single day build” which aids his work. One of his more recent projects captures the process of building a CNC camera slider to help with his client work (which is already pretty awesome if you see his videos). The video a quick 1-minute look at the steps, parts, and process: Oh, the things you can do with a laser cutter. It’s a relatively simple build, especially if you’ve used the same parts to build a CNC machine. This build only requires a number of custom laser-cut…

Well, if you were one of the roughly 5000 SOLIDWORKS users at 3DEXPERIENCE World 2020 in Nashville last week (or one of the many who watched it live), you were part of the first batch to catch a glimpse of the new spot for SOLIDWORKS on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform and one of the first to get a taste of the 3DEXPERIENCE products to come. If you were one of the other million+ SOLIDWORKS users who didn’t go… well, Dassault Systemes has big plans for the tools and capabilities you have within SOLIDWORKS and beyond. SOLIDWORKS has been ‘on’ the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, but 3DEXPERIENCE World really marks the birth of SOLIDWORKS…

If you’ve ever looked at your remote control car and wondered why they seem to lack the “oomph” of other RC cars, odds are it’s the power, the gear, the weight – it could be lots of things, but did you ever consider the suspension? Obviously, RC cars don’t weigh as much as real cars. They also don’t have the need to protect their passengers from sharp turns or collisions because, well… RC cars are too tiny, and people are too large. However, if you really want to add that extra level of realism, SuperScale 2020 allows you to simulate a real car’s weight on your RC car by adding…

Recently I’ve seen moves by several 3D printer manufacturers to position their equipment for use in specific industries, and this is a strong trend. Let me explain my thinking here: years ago, when the initial 3D printing patents expired, a large number of 3D printing startups appeared. Most tended to offer very basic equipment with limited capabilities. Some were even slightly reliable, but most were not.  Over time that changed. Equipment functionality improved, as did reliability. But in all this progress the most common scenario was a device that had no specific purpose. When asked, company representatives would provide vague assertions that their 3D printer could be used for aerospace,…