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CNC Machining vs. 3D Printing In the process of developing a product, there are several different options one could decide to use to create a prototype. CNC Machining and 3D printing are two of the most commonly used rapid prototyping processes. The major similarity between the two is that they can both produce small quantities at…

3D Printing 101: Extruders The extruder (head) on your 3D printer is the most essential component in the entire printing process, due to it being the place where most of the technology is located. Filament gets drawn into this head through a motor, heated, and then pushed out, similar to the process of a hot…

3D Printing 101: Applications for Additive Manufacturing Additive manufacturing (AM), or 3D printing, is the process of making three dimensional objects from a digital file. AM allows for quick automated and repeatable processes, making it easier to mass produce. AM is rapidly becoming more popular in multiple different industries today, such as: Aerospace/Department of Defense,…

3D Printing 101: 7 Things to Know Before Buying a 3D Printer Knowing what is the best printer to fit your specific needs. Whether you’re a hobbyist buying your first printer or a large business purchasing a printer for mass production of materials; it is very important to know which printers do what and how the…

Additive Manufacturing in Orthotics and Prosthetics: The Role of the Practitioner The orthotic and prosthetic industry is slowly growing more technologically advanced, with an increasing number of professionals embracing new tools and processes to improve their businesses.   To be a practitioner in O&P industry, there are certain standards and requirements that must be met. To…

Summary of the AMP Project: “Class I and Class II Medical Device Development with Advanced Material Technology for 3D Printing” Over $500,000 and 24 months time will be invested by a collaboration for the AMP project. The objective is to maximize 3D printing technologies in the O&P space using an advanced biopolymer. This project is…

CIFT Announces Initiative for 3-D Printed Medical Devices TOLEDO, Ohio – CIFT, the Ohio Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) affiliate for northwest Ohio, announces a collaboration with FibreTuff Medical Biopolymers, LLC (Toledo, Ohio), Whiteside Orthotic and Prosthetic Group, Inc. (Youngstown, Ohio), JuggerBot3D LLC (Youngstown), Valtronic (Solon, Ohio), Mercy Health (Toledo) and Ohio Development Services Agency to…

How Industry Professionals Use 3D Printing Sculpteo released their 3rd annual “State of 3D Printing, 2017” report last month, outlining how industry professionals invent, innovate, and produce products using 3D Printing. These professionals come from a range of industries, including the Consumer Goods, Industrial Goods, High Tech, Services, and Healthcare sectors. Some takeaways from their study include: You…

What Is Possible When Plating 3D Printed Parts? By: Dan Fernback, CEO of JuggerBot 3D Plating plastic parts is not a new endeavor. In fact, companies have been plating parts for various industries since the 1960s. The real question is, what additional value can plating bring a 3D printed part? Let’s take a quick look…

3D Printing Will Decrease Costs for Tools, Dies and Molds The Manufacturing Demonstration Facility at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) looks at new technologies and works with industry to bring innovations in additives and composites over into industry. Their efforts include technologies that increase deposition rates of 3D printing, new materials for 3D printing and…