What do I need to know when 3d printing There are several things to consider when it comes to 3d printing. From which printer to buy, which materials to use and how to design something. There are numerous printers available starting from around £350 and rising to over £1000. If

Online shopping to face the changes thanks to 3d printing There is one major change on the horizon and that is the notion 3d printing changing online shopping. This may have you asking a few questions already? How exactly can 3d printers change the way I shop online??? 3d printing

3d printing of multi-material parts could be the next printing revolution. For a long time, 3d printing was limited to printing from a single material in a single colour. This was great for printing prototypes but for mechanical parts, there was often some manual assembly required after printing. However, 3d

the cost of 3d printing is coming down 5 years ago many people thought that the idea of 3D printing at home was a fantasy The printers themselves cost several thousands of pounds. Today the market has changed. We discuss whether the price of 3d printing has come down? Price

What effect is the growing 3D printing industry having on employment? When a new technology is produced there is the concern that it could be at the expense of people. Efficiency can potentially mean people who would previously do a job are now obsolete. However this does not necessarily have

3D printing with nylon It is possible to 3D print with a wide variety of materials, using everything from silicone rubber to pasta. However if you are looking to make your own clothes you may wonder if certain materials can be used in a 3D printer. For example can you

How can 3D printers be used to create beautiful jewellery? When 3D printing was first widely used it was referred to as “rapid prototyping”. This has meant the process still has a fairly industrial image. While there are a wide array of practical applications for 3D printing it is also

Can you 3D print at ASDA? Not such a strange question. Picture this scenario- it’s your partner’s birthday. You want to get them something special but don’t want to go down the usual flower and chocolates route. Fortunately there are places you can get 3D printed items. Of course some

What is 3D printing food? Unfortunately at present it is not simply the case that you draw a hamburger on screen, press print and you instantly get your specially crafted hamburger with extra pickles, onion rings and your own specially drawn special sauce. However what is currently possible is to