Scientists were able to 3D-print different microstructures inside live cells, including a delightfully tiny micro-elephant.

Now On Demand Through the use of 3D laser scanning, construction organizations can benefit greatly when working with prefabricated components. Gaining exact measurements for off-site preparations ...

The main mechanical tools in a hacker’s shop used to be a drill press and a lathe. Maybe a CNC mill, if you were lucky. Laser cutters are still a rare tool to find in a personal shop, but tod… ...

We have certainly seen custom builds of this popular design before using laser-cut plywood for the frame. Still, these builds use 3D-printed parts for some of the more complicated parts like the ...

To get the most out of a laser, whether for communications or measurements, it must often be shaped or sliced into small sections.

But now, many MEP firms—such as our company, MDP Engineering Group—are seeing opportunities in BIM and investing in 3D+ design. For example, our company did its first BIM project in 2010.

This article considers laser-based 3D printing, or additive manufacturing, looking at different types of lasers in the fabrication process.

Last year, the ASME recognized the first commercial 3D printer as a mechanical landmark.