Articles by Matthew Fisher

3D printing has become a fundamental tool for many industries, but there isn’t one type of 3D printer that can do it all. 

Ready to add a bit of realism to your 3D models? In this blog we’ll teach you how to scan an object to create a detailed mesh that you can use to apply realistic-looking detail to your 3D models. 

Discover how the Artec Ray makes 3D scanning and mappying easy – even in an extreme environment like the Ape Caves.

Discover how Markforged Simulation helped our experts design a 3D printed lightning hook that held up to extreme load testing.    

With the changing world of additive manufacturing, the ways we can approach a project have significantly increased compared to traditional manufacturing methods. By moving away from manufacturing constraints, we can combine features together, reduce part numbers, and simplify features from needing certain aspects to accommodate the manufacturing needs. The term Design for Additive Manufacturing, or DFAM, is used for parts designed to be 3D printed vs. machined or molded.