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...
by Tim Yewchuk | Mar 1, 2016 | 3D Printers, 3D Printing, Tech
3D printers are quickly becoming a staple manufacturing tool to create custom, complex, and accurate models. But just how accurate are they? Luckily our machine at 3D Print Western (the Fortus 900mc by Stratasys) underwent a series of tests to answer this specific...
by Tim Yewchuk | Feb 26, 2016 | 3D Printing, Materials, Tips & Tricks
3D Print Western put five popular 3D print materials in a toe-to-toe battle. Who will triumph as the ultimate champion? 5) ABS-M30 ABS-M30 was the underdog in this royal rumble. ABS-M30 is engineered specifically for 3D printing. It never boasted to be a...
by Tim Yewchuk | Feb 23, 2016 | 3D Printing, Materials, Tech
A recent customer of 3D Print Western was concerned with the heat deflection capabilities of 3D printed plastics. He was rapid prototyping a 17” diameter by 20” tall part that needed to remain stable while operating under high heat conditions. My marketing and...
