In this video, I’ll show you the complete process of making a silicone mold from a 3D printed model and casting it in plaster ...

Rather than mimic the conventional functionality of a tool, something new is in the game: dissolvable molds. The soluble tooling technology uses the same printer but different materials, allowing for ...

Aiming to combat labor shortages, Lyons Industries has been gradually installing automated processes to replace the traditionally labor-intensive spray-up process for its fiberglass composite bathtubs ...

Recently [Stefan] of CNC Kitchen took a gander at using his gaggle of 3D printers to try injection molding (IM). Although the IM process generally requires metal molds and specialized machinery, 3D ...

After previously trying out low-tech compression molding with a toaster oven and 3D printed molds, [future things] is back ...

Mantle is launching a new series of $350,000 machines that can 3D-print the mold inserts that are used to produce injection-mold plastics. It’s hard to overstate how important this will be — I caught ...

A new study has integrated digital modeling and 3D printing to recreate ancient Chinese bronze piece-mold techniques in under 40 hours, compared to weeks using traditional methods. The approach ...

For tabletop gamers, collectors, and card game enthusiasts, a deck box is more than just storage; it's a personal statement, ...

It’s been a while since 3D printers became available and started allowing people to create 3D objects in the real world right from their own home. If you’re interested in getting a rundown of what 3D ...