It’s not uncommon for 3D printers to drip or leak filament. In fused deposition modeling (FDM) — the most common type of 3D printing — the nozzle at the end of the 3D printer’s head will release filament to build the desired object. The nozzle is typically

3D printing is revolutionizing the way in which companies manufacture products. Since its rise in the 1990s, it’s become an increasingly common process used in the manufacturing industry. Research, in fact, shows that product prototyping is the leading application for 3D pri

The idea of “printing” a fully functional guitar may have once been disregarded as nothing more than science fiction, but the times have changed, and now it can be done with very minimal effort. Thanks to recent technological advancements, 3D printing has transitioned from

3D printing is just some science-fiction concept described in movies and TV shows; it’s a working technology that’s helping to shape a variety of industries, including manufacturing. Also known as additive manufacturing, 3D printing refers to the creation of three-dimension

Posted on: July 13, 2018, | By Will, WayKen Project Manager With the development of technology 3D printing has evolved into reality from a mere concept.  The saturation of industries made the main aim of the manufacturer not only to manufacture products but also to use innovative methods in o

Posted on: July 20, 2018, | By Candy, WayKen Marketing Manager There are roughly 10 major rapid prototyping technologies, depends on how you group them, together. Which one should you choose for the medical device you’ve designed? Or maybe you’ve created something for cars, or air

3D printing is one of the most rapid developments in recent years compared to traditional processing methods, a

Businesses and individuals now outsource their 3D printing-related projects to 3D printing services because the services give them access to mass production while allowing them to focus

3D printing is an additive manufacturing process that is accurate, precise, and suitable for making products with complex designs. However, it is common for many users, especially newbi

The additive manufacturing industry, valued at an astounding $13.84 billion, is among the fastest-growing manufacturing technologies of the modern era. Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) i

Since launching in 1995, SolidWorks has emerged as a widely adopted computer aided design (CAD) and computer aided engineering (CAE) suite. In fact, as of March 2016 SolidWorks had captured 32% of the CAD market, making it the leading CAD suite in use.   The Computer Aided Design (CAD) Marke

Following the design and analysis phase, computer aided design (CAD) files are usually converted into polyhedra file formats for preparation and manufacturing in 3D printers. STL (STereoLithography or Standard Tessellation Language) is the most common polyhedra file format, having originally been

3D visualization -- interchangeably used with 3D modeling, 3D graphics, 3D rendering and computer-generated imaging (CGI) -- is basically the use of 3D images to analyze designs. 3D visualization can be used in practically any industry and use-case, though it’s common in engineering, architecture

3D visualization is the process of using 3D visuals to analyze designs or scenarios. In fact, 3D visualization software is not confined to just static images, but it includes highly complex, data-driven simulations as well. However, in manufacturing a considerable portion of 3D visualization work

It is a competitive world out there, and additive manufacturing (AM) OEMs face pressures like all manufacturers do when it comes to differentiating their products from their competitors. Why will an end-user choose your machine over that of another supplier? While it may come down to features and

To the uninitiated, 3D printing may seem a simple process — download your CAD file and hit print. But the world of additive manufacturing is more complex. A manufacturer will have to contend with a range of data formats of varying quality (especially if a manufacturer is having to deal with multip

As manufacturers begin to rely more and more on additive manufacturing (AM), moving from a few select piece parts that are 3D printed, to hundreds of assemblies in complex systems, a cohesive methodology is needed to manage this transition and associated workflows. Companies have tried to deal wi

IN THIS ARTICLE:  What is FEA (Finite Element Analysis) Principles of Finite Element Analysis and Simulation Software A General Process in FEA Type of Finite Element Method Finite Element Analysis Applications in CAD Why FEA software is Useful The Bottom Line Engineers have the unenviable p

Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is a science that uses data structures to solve issues of fluid flow -- like velocity, density, and chemical compositions.  This technology is used in areas like cavitation prevention, aerospace engineering, HVAC engineering, electronics manufacturing, and

On May 15-19, the Society of Manufacturing Engineers held their annual RAPID event — the longest-running, additive manufacturing conference in North America. I attended the show last year, so I was surprised at how much the focus of the show had changed. Last year, there were many more personal 3D