# 3d printing technology

How 3D printing is used in engineering, automotive, healthcare, architecture, education and consumer goods, from rapid prototyping to low-volume production.

A detailed comparison of SLA, FDM, SLS/MJF and SLM 3D printing: pros and cons, materials, cost and how to choose the right one for prototyping.

Rapid prototyping and 3D printing cost depends on technology, material, size and complexity. Learn the key price factors and tips to optimize your budget.

How 3D scanning and 3D printing recreated a full-size Yungang cave in China and helped rebuild a cancer patient's face in Brazil.

How Lamborghini, Tesla, Ford, Metran and others used 3D printing and creative engineering to build ventilators and protective gear during Covid-19.

How players use 3D printing to make dice towers, custom pieces and even whole board games of their own.

See what 3D printers can make, from shoes to lamps to batch-printed soles, plus a guide to common 3D printing technologies and uses.

What FDM 3D printing is, common 3D printing materials, and real sample prints from Cubicon Single Plus and Cubicon Style printers.

Highlights from the 3D Technology Day conference at Saigon Innovation Hub on May 18, 2018, and the launch of the 3D Technology Club.

How 3D printing turns an idea into a real product: the workflow, the benefits for product development and answers to common questions.

GM uses AI-driven generative design and 3D printing to make parts lighter, cutting 2,267 kg across 14 new SUV and pickup models since 2016.

GM and Autodesk use 3D printing and generative design to make car parts lighter and cheaper, like a seat bracket that is 40% lighter and…