# 3d printing technology

GM is working with Autodesk on lightweight 3D printed car parts, like a seat bracket 40% lighter and 20% stronger, to support its EV plans.

From the Local Motors Strati to McLaren's F1 parts, a look at how 3D printing is changing car manufacturing and what still holds it back.

Boeing will use Norsk Titanium's FAA-approved 3D printed titanium parts on the 787 Dreamliner, cutting nearly $3 million per aircraft.

How SLA 3D printing speeds up shoe sole pattern making for mold casting, with sharp tread detail and full size runs in one print.

Hong Kong Police now use 3D printers to rebuild crime scenes as scale models, helping courts and forensic experts review cases faster.

Cheap 3D printers are now within reach of students and small businesses. See how 3D printing is used worldwide and in Vietnam.

A 12m pedestrian bridge in Alcobendas, Spain, built by 3D printing arms, opened in December 2016 and drew mixed reactions.

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.

A gallery of parts made on Cubicon 3D printers, from dental models to art pieces, plus a Cubicon Style vs Single Plus spec comparison.

An overview of FDM, SLA, SLS, MJF, SLM and DLP 3D printing, popular printer lines in Vietnam, and how to choose the right technology.

The print head decides print quality and reliability. Learn how an FDM extruder and hotend work, common problems and how to fix them.

How a 3D printer works and how FDM printing is used at home and in industry, from household items to mock-ups for molds and composites.