Sculpteo 3D printing blog

You need a 3D file to send to an online 3D printing service or to use on your own 3D printer? Several possibilities are available to you: you can design your own 3D file or get one from the internet, of course, but you can also 3D scan an existing ob...

Our Second Edition of the State of 3D Printing gives a clear view of the evolution the additive manufacturing industry is taking. The Year-over-Year contrast Section highlights very accurate information and details. We are zooming into them for you t...

Direct manufacturing is the type of manufacturing in which you can go directly from a digital file to a produced part, without any intermediary. Direct manufacturing, and in particular additive manufacturing (AM), gives a true advantage to the compan...

Manufacturing locally has many benefits, almost as many benefits as using 3D printing to create customized parts. Today we explore the benefits of producing your parts locally, and we take a deep look at what is produced in the US factory vs. what is...

If you look for 3D modeling software on the Internet, you will soon realize that there are tons of them. Each one of them gives you the opportunity to answer specific needs, but you may find yourself overwhelmed by all the tools and processes you wou...

Most companies are aware that implementing 3D printing in their strategy is key. But how can they do it effectively? What are the main aspects to consider when looking for such a change in your production process? Is this investment really worth it? ...

Assembling your enclosures take time and effort to complete, and the last thing you want to do is hand assemble 3D printed enclosures if you don’t have to. That’s why today we will show you one unique design for hinges that will remove the assembly s...

Have you ever been in this situation where you need a part within 48 hours, otherwise all your plans are doomed? In the professional world, it’s not an unusual course of events. With 3D printing and the possibility to create quickly a part,  this spe...

Researching the environmental impact of 3D printing has been covered by companies, governmental agencies, along with colleges and Universities. There are panels and discussions about recyclable plastics and the benefits additive over subtractive manu...

3D Scanners are gaining accuracy and speed each year. The technology is making significant improvements to make this tool the most reliable possible to get a perfect 3D model. That’s the reason why we updated the 2015 edition of our Guide to 3D scann...