by 3Dnatives | Jan 24, 2020 | 3D Printing
The umbrella term additive manufacturing (AM) gained wide renown in the 2000s. It is now widely recognised as being the 4th industrial revolution; a revolution operating as we speak. A growing number of actors are integrating and applying the technology everyday...
by 3Dnatives | Dec 22, 2019 | 3D Printing, Case Studies
Not everyone is aware that FDM and SLA are complementary technologies that when used together can be highly beneficial for your AM projects. In product development, SLA 3D printing is ideal for detailed concept models or functional prototypes. In manufacturing, both...
by 3Dnatives | Nov 6, 2018 | 3D Printing, News
FDM is the principle technology in 3D printing. It is the most recognized in the 3D printing world, known by the name of ‘Fused Deposition Modeling’ or FDM or FFF for short. S. Scott Crump developed FDM in the late 1980s and was commercialised in 1990 by Stratasys....
by Tim Yewchuk | Sep 8, 2016 | 3D Printing, Canada, Case Studies, Edmonton, News
INTRO An orthosis is “an externally applied device used to modify the structural and functional characteristics of the neuromuscular and skeletal system”.[1] A knee orthosis (more commonly known as a knee brace) is used to improve a patient’s quality of life by...
by Tim Yewchuk | Mar 31, 2016 | 3D Printing, Canada, Case Studies, Edmonton, News
Just-In-Time Digital Warehousing Situation A Canadian city needed a handful of replacement LRT air vents, however, the part was discontinued. The original supplier would produce the vent only if the city agreed to purchase a minimum of 250 units which would take 4...
by Tim Yewchuk | Mar 18, 2016 | 3D Printing, Tech, Tips & Tricks
One of the (incredibly many) advantages of 3D printing is the ability to minimize waste material. Traditional methods of manufacturing often start with a solid block of material and eat away at it until the desired shape is left over. 3D printing offers us the...
