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Perfected Printing

Now that 3D printing is mainstream, it's being perfected for manufacturing

Implications - Despite its beginnings in commercial manufacturing, 3D printing is becoming a household technology. To battle complacency, tech professionals are continuing to perfect the additive manufacturing process. This focus on details shows a pursuit for perfection within the nuances of the technology.
Workshop Question - What new forms of technology can you incorporate into your brand's strategy to help perfect one aspect of your production?
Trend Themes
1. Advanced 3D Printing Materials - Innovations in 3D printing materials such as 'PolySmooth' are providing users with higher quality and more varied output options.
2. Hybrid 3D Printers - Hybrid 3D printers like the Versa3D provide users with the functionality of multiple machines, increasing versatility and efficiency.
3. Customizable 3D Printing - Customization is becoming increasingly popular and readily available in 3D printing, as seen with the creation of custom sinks, faucets, and mannequins.
Industry Implications
1. Manufacturing - These 3D printing innovations are improving manufacturing processes and providing cost-effective options for creating high-quality products.
2. Design - Designers are benefitting from the customization options provided by 3D printing, allowing them to create unique and intricate designs.
3. Retail - Retail companies can benefit from using 3D printing technology, such as customizable mannequins, to create unique experiences for their customers.
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Mirroring 3D Printers
Mirroring 3D Printers
Leapfrog's 'Bolt' is a Fast 3D Printer with Dual Heads
‘Bolt’ is an innovative and fast 3D printer from Leapfrog that boasts several features to set it apart from others in this competitive market. One particularly unique feature of this... MORE
3D-Printed Sink Basins
3D-Printed Sink Basins
Sandhelden Creates Customized Fixtures Using Digital Manufacturing Methods
3D printing is slowly gaining more momentum as an effective solution when it comes to manufacturing, which is seeing brands like Sandhelden create unlikely fixtures for the home. The brand creates... MORE
Intricate 3D-Printed Faucets
Intricate 3D-Printed Faucets
Webert's 3D Printed Faucets Arrive in a Variety of Shapes and Forms
Smart technology has been integrated into nearly every aspect of a modern home, but the bathroom is often left forgotten, which is why Webert’s 3D printed faucets will add a contemporary touch... MORE
play_circle_filledLaser-Cutting 3D Printer
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This Desktop 3D Printer Offers Laser-Cutting and CNC Mill Functionality
The Versa3D is an exceptionally high-tech and versatile desktop 3D printer that offers CNC milling and laser cutting functionality in a handy 3D-printing package. Currently the subject of a... MORE
Moisture-Balancing Printer Devices
Moisture-Balancing Printer Devices
The 'PrintDry' Print Filament Dryer Ensures Even 3D Printing
Ensuring the optimal moisture level is key to quality 3D-printed products, which is what the ‘PrintDry’ print filament dryer looks to enable. The ‘PrintDry’ unit houses 3D... MORE
Layer-Free Printing Materials
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The 'PolySmooth' Filament Can be Polished After Printing
3D printing materials always leave behind visible layers and ridges after the project is done, so the ‘PolySmooth’ filament is designed to help eliminate this in a new way. The new... MORE
play_circle_filledCustomizable 3D-Printed Mannequins
Customizable 3D-Printed Mannequins
Functional Art is Taken to a New Level with These Designs
Various types of mannequins have been a part of the fashion industry since the 15th century but Hans Boodt’s printed Mannequins are a long way from the ‘old school’ tiny, wooden... MORE

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