The first Industrial Revolution advanced machine based manufacturing. The second saw steam and steel lead the way to mass production. Now, many see 3D Printing as leading the third industrial revolution.
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3D Printing Basics
3D Printing Education Center
3D Printing terminology and technology are constantly evolving. This area of the site is a resource designed to help you get started! In the links below, we cover everything from the basics (What is 3D Printing?) to the more case-specific (PLA vs ABS). Check out the articles in our 3D Printing Education Center below, and please contact us if you have any questions. Also, if there’s a topic you would like to see covered, please let us know!
3D Printing Basics
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Types of 3D Printers
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It sounds interesting – maybe you’ve seen a few plastic objects created on a 3D printer, or have even seen one in action. But we already manufacture objects – so why is 3D Printing Important?
You’ve heard about it in the news & noticed the articles online, but aren’t yet sure what this technology actually is. Simply put – What is 3D Printing?