People often contact me because they want to 3D print a replacement part. The requests have been as mundane as a stove knob or as novel as a replacement crystal for a chandelier. Typically, they are ...

Gutenberg’s printing press revolutionized the way the written word was replicated, bringing two-dimensional printing into the world and so vastly increasing accessibility of information. From that ...

The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into 3D product design is increasingly impactful, especially during the initial stages of image creation, brainstorming and conceptualization. A variety of AI ...

Topcon Positioning Systems introduced a broad suite of 3D guidance and control technologies, new functions, and added safety capabilities for earthmoving and paving work, alongside geomatics solutions ...

At Automation Fair 2021, Sarah Larson of Rockwell Automation explained how the use of simulation and emulation software from Emulate3D, a Rockwell Automation company, is used to develop, test, and ...

Machine Design is the comprehensive technical resource for mechanical engineers providing the technical essentials of advanced design and manufacturing. Our content team, engineers who have worked in ...

AI-driven tools are redefining 3D modeling and manufacturing by merging generative design, automation, and real-time optimization with traditional CAD workflows. Recent advances span from text-to-3D ...