Why the ‘Right’ Plastic Isn’t Always Obvious: A Guide for Consumer Product Prototyping Why the ‘Right’ Plastic Isn’t Always Obvious: A Guide for Consumer Product Prototyping Choosing the right plastic material for a consumer product part that requires quality If you’re deep in the weeds of consumer product prototyping, you know this isn’t just a materials science pop quiz. It’s the difference between a product that ships and one that gets quietly shelved.
How 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing are Reshaping Precision Parts Today How 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing are Reshaping Precision Parts Today Precision manufacturing is undergoing a radical transformation, and additive manufacturing (AM) is at the forefront. The landscape of precision manufacturing is undergoing a radical transformation, and additive manufacturing (AM) is at the forefront. Once confined to prototyping and basic models, 3D printing now delivers mission-critical components with micron-level tolerances—redefining what's possible in part design, material utilization, and production scalability. For mechanical design...
Turning Complexity into a Competitive Advantage (with a Little Help from MJF) Turning Complexity into a Competitive Advantage (with a Little Help from MJF) Complex Geometry: Problem or Superpower? In today’s manufacturing world, being able to produce parts with dizzyingly intricate geometries isn’t just a bonus—it’s your superpower. Whether you're crafting parts... Read more
Teledyne's Transition from CNC Machining to MJF 3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing Teledyne's Transition from CNC Machining to MJF 3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing A SICAM Case Study Mechanical design engineers know the drill: you're tasked with developing high-performance parts that meet demanding tolerances, integrate seamlessly into assemblies, and hold up under... Read more
From Prototype to Production: The SICAM Approach to Rapid, Reliable Parts From Prototype to Production: The SICAM Approach to Rapid, Reliable Parts The Manufacturing Gap: Why Going from Prototype to Production is Complicated If you've ever tried to bring a product to market, you know the journey from brilliant idea to mass-produced reality is filled with obstacles. The path from prototype to production is where... Read more
From CAD to Capture: End-to-End Workflow for 3D Printed Photography Equipment From CAD to Capture: End-to-End Workflow for 3D Printed Photography Equipment A technical workflow for turning CAD models into real, tested photography equipment... 0 615 The photography industry is notoriously demanding. Tolerances are tight. Aesthetic matters. And functional reliability isn’t optional when gear is being hauled across deserts or into... Read more
FFF 3D Printing: How Mechanical Engineers Are Rewriting the Rules of Innovation FFF 3D Printing: How Mechanical Engineers Are Rewriting the Rules of Innovation Why Forward-Thinking Engineers Choose FFF—and the Right Partner—to Bring Complex Ideas to Life 0 671 If you’re a mechanical design engineer, you know the pressure—move fast, cut weight, hit tolerance, and get that prototype off your screen and into the real world, fast. Whether... Read more
How Rapid Prototyping with 3D Printing is Changing Medical Equipment Design How Rapid Prototyping with 3D Printing is Changing Medical Equipment Design (and Why Engineers Should Care) 0 686 Ever wish you could hit “undo” on hardware the way you do in CAD? Welcome to the age of rapid prototyping for medical equipment—where that level of flexibility isn’t just a... Read more
How NASA and SpaceX Use Additive Manufacturing to Push the Boundaries of Space Exploration How NASA and SpaceX Use Additive Manufacturing to Push the Boundaries of Space Exploration
[CASE STUDY] Revolutionizing Instrument Design with MJF Additive Manufacturing: The WARBL Mouthpiece [CASE STUDY] Revolutionizing Instrument Design with MJF Additive Manufacturing: The WARBL Mouthpiece
SICAM Introduces PA12 GB to Multi-Jet Fusion Material Portfolio SICAM Introduces PA12 GB to Multi-Jet Fusion Material Portfolio
Tariff Troubles– Additive Manufacturing helping Engineers Bridge the Gap Tariff Troubles– Additive Manufacturing helping Engineers Bridge the Gap
Why Engineers Are Choosing Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) for High-Performance 3D Printing Why Engineers Are Choosing Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) for High-Performance 3D Printing
The Evolution of Precision: Smart Manufacturing Meets Injection Molding Design The Evolution of Precision: Smart Manufacturing Meets Injection Molding Design
How to Create a Good STL File from Your Solid Modeling Software How to Create a Good STL File from Your Solid Modeling Software STL shows the triangled based mesh of a 3D Design. What's the difference between a CAD and an STL file? A CAD is defined by its parameters, whereas an STL file is defined by triangles made of vertices and normals. The CAD file is therefore more precise, whereas the STL is a close...
Quality Control in the Age of Smart Manufacturing Quality Control in the Age of Smart Manufacturing In an era where "smart" and "fast" are the darlings of manufacturing buzzwords, we need to have an honest conversation about quality control. As someone deeply embedded in the world of precision manufacturing at SICAM, I've watched the evolution of quality control from...
The Hidden Costs of 3D Printing: What Engineers Should Know The Hidden Costs of 3D Printing: What Engineers Should Know The ability of having complete control over the prototyping process, the freedom to iterate on designs at will, and the fun of seeing your CAD models materialize right before your eyes is an exciting concept.But as with all good things, it’s important to realize the challenges that come with it...
From Prototypes to Mass Production: Bridging the Gap with 3D Printing From Prototypes to Mass Production: Bridging the Gap with 3D Printing In the fast-paced world of mechanical design, the demand for rapid innovation is relentless.Whether you’re working on the next big thing in aerospace, drones that carry packing, fine-tuning components for electric vehicles, or pushing the envelope in consumer goods, the pressure to iterate...