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How to Consolidate 40 Machined Parts Into One 3D-Printed Assembly

A Practical Engineering Guide to Part Consolidation with MJF and SLS

This article shows mechanical design engineers how to evaluate and redesign multi-part machined assemblies for MJF or SLS. It covers part consolidation, load paths, tolerance strategy, internal geometry, powder removal, inspection, and production qualification—helping engineers reduce manufacturing complexity without creating new performance or production problems.

7 Mistakes You’re Making with DfAM (and How to Fix Them)

Practical DfAM guidelines for mechanical design engineers using MJF and SLS for plastic parts.

Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) is often touted as a "limitless" frontier. For mechanical design engineers transitioning from traditional subtractive manufacturing or injection molding, the freedom to create complex lattices and internal channels feels like a superpower. However, industrial 3D printing: specifically powder bed fusion technologies like Multi Jet Fusion...

PA12GB: The Glass-Bead Game-Changer for Rigid MJF Parts

Bridging the Gap Between 3D Printing and Injection Molding Rigidity

Think standard PA12 is the only option for MJF? Think again. PA12GB (infused with 40% glass beads) is the secret weapon for engineers who need high stiffness and rock-solid dimensional stability....

Why PPS-CF is the Unsung Hero of High-Performance 3D Printing

The High-Performance Workhorse That Outsmarts PEEK and Ultem on Price and Precision

While PEEK and Ultem usually grab the headlines, PPS-CF (Carbon Fiber reinforced Polyphenylene Sulfide) is the real "unsung hero" for engineers working in brutal environments. This post...

FFF Print Farms Vs. Industrial MJF: Which Is Better for Scaling Your Production?

If you are comparing unmanaged desktop printing to true production manufacturing, the answer is easy: go industrial.

On paper, any print farm can look like a bargain. But the real question is whether that farm can produce functional parts with repeatable quality at scale. That is where the gap between unmanaged...

7 Mistakes You’re Making with Surface Finish Specs for 3D Printed Parts

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You’ve spent weeks perfecting the geometry of your part. The FEA looks solid, the tolerances are tight, and the assembly is ready for a production run. But then the parts arrive from the lab...

3D Printed Tooling Vs Traditional Injection Molding: Which Is Better for Your Bridge Production?

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You’ve finished the prototyping phase. Your design is locked, the stakeholders are happy, and the market is waiting. But here’s the rub: you aren’t quite ready to pull the...

MJF Vs SLS: How to Choose the Right Powder Bed Tech for Functional Parts

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If you’re a mechanical design engineer, you’ve likely moved past the "cool factor" of 3D printing. You aren't just printing desktop trinkets; you’re looking for...

The Short Run Production Outlook: Why 3D Printing Is Winning the Factory Floor

The Design Engineer's Guide to Qualifying AM Parts for Production

7 Material Selection Mistakes that Derail Your Project

Design for Consistency: Best Practices for Engineering Low-Volume Parts Using MJF vs FFF 3D Printing

What SICAM's ISO Certification Means for Your Parts: Quality, Reliability, and Peace of Mind

Why the ‘Right’ Plastic Isn’t Always Obvious: A Guide for Consumer Product Prototyping

How 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing are Reshaping Precision Parts Today

Turning Complexity into a Competitive Advantage (with a Little Help from MJF)

Teledyne's Transition from CNC Machining to MJF 3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing

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 real-world stress—all while staying on budget and hitting tight deadlines

From Prototype to Production: The SICAM Approach to Rapid, Reliable Parts

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 many great concepts stall or fail entirely. According to industry research, nearly 70% of new product...

From CAD to Capture: End-to-End Workflow for 3D Printed Photography Equipment

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 freezing altitudes. But We’re noticing a sharp uptick in something exciting, more and more consumer...

FFF 3D Printing: How Mechanical Engineers Are Rewriting the Rules of Innovation

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 you’re developing aerospace brackets, EV battery components, or automation tooling, the gap between...

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How to Consolidate 40 Machined Parts Into One 3D-Printed Assembly

A Practical Engineering Guide to Part Consolidation with MJF and SLS

7 Mistakes You’re Making with DfAM (and How to Fix Them)

Practical DfAM guidelines for mechanical design engineers using MJF and SLS for plastic parts.

PA12GB: The Glass-Bead Game-Changer for Rigid MJF Parts

Bridging the Gap Between 3D Printing and Injection Molding Rigidity

Why PPS-CF is the Unsung Hero of High-Performance 3D Printing

The High-Performance Workhorse That Outsmarts PEEK and Ultem on Price and Precision

FFF Print Farms Vs. Industrial MJF: Which Is Better for Scaling Your Production?

If you are comparing unmanaged desktop printing to true production manufacturing, the answer is easy: go industrial.

7 Mistakes You’re Making with Surface Finish Specs for 3D Printed Parts

3D Printed Tooling Vs Traditional Injection Molding: Which Is Better for Your Bridge Production?

MJF Vs SLS: How to Choose the Right Powder Bed Tech for Functional Parts

The Short Run Production Outlook: Why 3D Printing Is Winning the Factory Floor

The Design Engineer's Guide to Qualifying AM Parts for Production

7 Material Selection Mistakes that Derail Your Project

Design for Consistency: Best Practices for Engineering Low-Volume Parts Using MJF vs FFF 3D Printing

What SICAM's ISO Certification Means for Your Parts: Quality, Reliability, and Peace of Mind

Why the ‘Right’ Plastic Isn’t Always Obvious: A Guide for Consumer Product Prototyping

How 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing are Reshaping Precision Parts Today

Turning Complexity into a Competitive Advantage (with a Little Help from MJF)

Teledyne's Transition from CNC Machining to MJF 3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing

From Prototype to Production: The SICAM Approach to Rapid, Reliable Parts

From CAD to Capture: End-to-End Workflow for 3D Printed Photography Equipment

FFF 3D Printing: How Mechanical Engineers Are Rewriting the Rules of Innovation

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