3D Printing Technology
News, guides and real applications of 3D printing for rapid prototyping, daily life and industrial production: FDM, SLA, SLS, MJF and metal SLM explained in plain language by the CT3D team.
Low-Cost 3D Printers: The Most Common 3D Printers in Vietnam
Why self-assembled, low-cost 3D printers are so common in Vietnam, how they compare with factory-built machines, and tips for using them.
3D Printing and Its Applications in Medicine
How 3D printing is used in medicine, from printed human skin and bone scaffolds to low-cost prosthetic arms inspired by Deus Ex.
DLP and SLA 3D Printers | 3D Printing for Jewelry
How DLP and SLA resin 3D printers work, how they differ, and how jewelers use resin printing and casting to make fine pieces.
Dental Metal 3D Printers | Uses of Metal 3D Printing
What metal 3D printers are used for, which metal powders they print, and how dental labs use them to make frameworks, crowns and bridges.
Concerns About the Dangers of 3D Printers Are Well Founded
3D printers help medicine, industry and education, but their ability to make weapons is a real concern. Here is what you should know.
Photographer Builds His Own Camera with a 3D Printer
British photographer Paul Kohlhaussen designed and SLS 3D printed his own 6x14 medium format film camera with no prior CAD experience.
3D Printers Could “Cost” Hundreds of Billions of Dollars a Year
With a 3D printer and a CAD file, anyone can copy a design. IP losses from 3D printing are estimated at 100 billion USD a…
Cheap 3D Printers: How Great Are the Things They Make?
Cheap 3D printers are now within reach of students and small businesses. See how 3D printing is used worldwide and in Vietnam.
The World’s First Bridge Made with a 3D Printer
A 12m pedestrian bridge in Alcobendas, Spain, built by 3D printing arms, opened in December 2016 and drew mixed reactions.
FDM 3D Printing Technology: Low-Cost 3D Printers and Materials
Why FDM is the most popular 3D printing technology: simple process, low-cost printers and cheap filament, plus how it compares with SLA and SLS.
Which 3D Printer Is Safe for You and Your Family?
Plastic fumes from 3D printing can harm your health. Learn how enclosed printers with Nano carbon filters, like the Cubicon, keep you safe.
Why the Print Head Matters So Much on a 3D Printer
The print head decides print quality and reliability. Learn how an FDM extruder and hotend work, common problems and how to fix them.