3D printed architecture models and how one boys dream came true. Read More »

 Rapid Prototyping, 3D Printing, Additive Fabrication ......   The industry I work in is in a very exciting period. The technologies are expanding from once being used for Rapid Prototyping to now being capable of producing parts for end-use applications. And how do you define an industry by the terminology? This has been a really interesting past few years as the terms used to describe the technologies and the uses for that technology have gone through a roller coaster of changes. Read More »

Will we start seeing applications for large sized 3D printed end-use production parts?

We've had a lot of success with large scale prototype parts, recently building a full-scale turbo-prop aircraft engine model. Read more about this project and see what researchers at the University of Southern California are working on!

Check out the most recent guitar I made based on a Tele body. This guitar was built in layers with an Additive Manufacturing technology.

Find out how I was able to bring the weight of the body down utilizing a "sparse" fill approach. You'll also notice the "RedEye" text built into the body. This text is actually a swept cut through the entire body.

Direct Digital Manufacturing (DDM)
An eco-friendly alternative?

Designing for sustainability is a hot topic in today’s engineering world. Design software companies are adding tools to help engineers compare manufacturing methods and materials so they can evaluate their design's c Read More »

Although digital manufacturing technology is still evolving, it is further along than many people realize. This technology combined with true thermoplastics is allowing manufacturers to transform their production process by creating real end-use parts right from their computer. Read More »