MIT engineers developed a flexible sensor that reconstructs 3D shapes using soft optical fibers embedded in silicone.

arXiv cs.GR details PART, a unified transformer framework for 3D part retrieval and assembly. Given a target shape and a library of parts, it selects components and predicts their 6-DoF poses to ...

The FAA issued an Unapproved Parts Notification (UPN) for 3D printed aircraft accessories produced and sold by MadeByMike3D (Michael Graham). These parts, primarily non-critical cockpit and interior ...

Building a project car can easily turn from a fulfilling experience to a hair-pulling one, especially when working with '80s and '90s project cars with plastic trim. You could end up holding a broken ...

In a sea of less-than-desirable technological advancements over the years, and especially in recent history, one of the coolest things is undoubtedly 3D printing. It's exactly what it sounds like: ...

The power of 3D printing has revolutionized not just commercial endeavors like Europe's largest 3D-printed building but also personal projects in your own home. With some know-how and plenty of resin ...

Imagine holding a 3D-printed part in your hands, marveling at its intricate design, only to have it snap under pressure due to weak layer adhesion. This is the frustrating reality of anisotropic ...

New AI foundation model automatically creates manufacturable digital twins from 3D scans. Backflip AI unveiled a new 3D AI foundation model that fundamentally accelerates how manufacturing plants are ...

This third installment in the golf putter design series moves the process from reverse engineering and additive manufacturing to CAD/CAM software. Turning attention to the role of CAD/CAM software in ...

On TooTallToby.com, a passionate community of CAD enthusiasts are pushing themselves to be better modelers—and having fun along the way. 3… 2… 1… CAD battle ...

Building hot rods remained basically the same for decades, with tried-and-true “old school” methods being used to create increasingly complex builds. Computers really changed the game, allowing things ...