Engineering Resources & Insights

7 Material Selection Mistakes that Derail Your Project

...and How to Dodge Them Like a Pro

If you’ve ever watched a production-ready part unravel because of a material choice that looked good on paper, you’re not alone.

Material selection is one of those deceptively simple decisions that can spiral into delays, redesigns, and late-night CAD revisions if you’re not careful.

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

When you're producing 5 to 500 parts using additive manufacturing, consistency becomes everything. Your customers expect the 50th part to perform exactly like the first one. But achieving this consistency requires understanding how Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) and Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) technologies work: and more importantly, how to design for their strengths and limitations.

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

We’ve got big news—SICAM is now officially ISO 9001:2015 certified

Not just a stamp on the wall. Not just a checkbox. This is a serious milestone that backs up everything we’ve been working toward: tighter quality control, cleaner documentation, faster...

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...

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...

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

Complex Geometry: Problem or Superpower?

0 548

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...

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

A SICAM Case Study

0 752

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...

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

The Manufacturing Gap: Why Going from Prototype to Production is Complicated

0 653

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...

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

How Rapid Prototyping with 3D Printing is Changing Medical Equipment Design

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

SICAM Introduces PA12 GB to Multi-Jet Fusion Material Portfolio

Tariff Troubles– Additive Manufacturing helping Engineers Bridge the Gap

Why Engineers Are Choosing Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) for High-Performance 3D Printing

Imagine a manufacturing process that eliminates the need for complex support structures, provides unrivaled precision, and dramatically enhances the strength of the final product—all within a matter of hours. For engineers and designers seeking efficient, high-quality solutions, Multi Jet...

The Evolution of Precision: Smart Manufacturing Meets Injection Molding Design

While technology has transformed the process, the fundamental challenges of injection molding have become more sophisticated.

Design for Assembly: 3D Printing Robot Components

Having partnered with numerous companies and witnessed thousands of designs come through our production facility, we've gained unique insights into what makes for truly manufacturable part. Here are some critical observations with robotics components that could transform your next design...

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...