The Sculpteo blog delivers the latest news and trends about 3D printing. You'll find information about the latest 3D printing technologies, 3D files, tutorials and the best 3D modeling software.
If there is an industry using 3D printing on a broad spectrum it’s aeronautics & aerospace. From early stage project visualisation to prototyping to complete production, this industry is leading the way in Additive Manufacturing (AM) technologies. Let’s study current use and future use of 3D printing in the aeronautics & aerospace industry by studying concrete examples, from proof of concept to mass production. We will finish...
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How safe are 3D printed materials? Recently we’ve seen studies that suggest some materials may be harmful; we’re here to tell you about our Sculpteo materials so that you (and your customers) can put your fears to rest. We’re going to start with the basics, this article will give you a better understanding of the materials that we use to create your products, and while all of this information is available on our materials...
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The unofficial start of the biggest shopping season is BLACK FRIDAY! We want to show you how thankful we are by giving you 25% off your purchases on our website! Get your 3D models ready to upload because when the clock strikes midnight on November 27th, 2015 you will have 24 hours receive 25% off your 3D prints. Just use the promo code: BLACK or BLACK FRIDAY (for your Pro account) It’s a tradition to start your holiday...
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When you order from a 3D printing service online, the hard part is definitely not the 3D printing but rather the modeling of your object. That’s why we’re always trying to deliver you the freshest news and tips on 3D modeling through tutorials, webinars and blogposts. Last week, we have been invited to a presentation of Solidworks 2016, a major update of Dassault Systemes most popular software (accounting for 20% of the company...
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3D printing is changing the way that we manufacture and realize ideas, as a result it has become the prototyping technology that entrepreneurs prefer. Still, 3D printing can be more than a means for prototyping, it can be a method for final manufacturing as well. If you already know how to materialise your idea, the next step is to learn how to convince investors to believe in and financially back your project. This step is not an...
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Often 3D printing helps move science forward in the research process. The collaboration between the IMS Laboratory and Sculpteo is a telltale example. Based in Bordeaux, France, the IMS laboratory works on the integration process of materials. With 165 researchers, 140 PhD students and 35 engineers/technicians; due to this mixture of people the research topics tend to be very broad. Florian Voineau, a PhD researcher, tells us more...
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Learning by making has a long established story in education, and thanks to 3D Printing this educational principle makes a real come-back. Introducing 3D Printing into classrooms changes both the way students learn and the way educators teach. Let’s examine some of the most exciting uses of 3D printing in education to better understand how 3D Printing improves both the teaching and learning process. Good news: machines are back in our...
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When talking about food and 3D printing, the expectations are quite high. Everybody’s thinking about a machine in the kitchen ready to create the most amazing meals by loading capsules of ingredients and just pressing a button. While we might not be that far from this vision (we’ve seen many projects in the past few years aiming at this), there is another face to this revolution that is more discreet. It’s happening in the food and...
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Have you ever waited 20 minutes to get a tasteless cocktail? Well, Barmate the cocktail machine developed by BlendBow, partners with bartenders to overcome this unpleasant customer experience. After 3 years of conceptualization and prototyping with 3D printing technology provide by Sculpteo, Barmate is finally ready for public use. Keep reading as we tell you more about this out-of-ordinary project. 3 years ago, Morgan...
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As a testimony to the fascinating nature of 3D printing technology, we are going to walk you through the steps to 3D print your own brain from an MRI or CT scan. There are unlimited medical benefits involved in 3D printing from MRI scans! Whether you’re using this method for medical purposes or for artistic purposes, the fact is… 3D Printing is amazing! The first thing that you want to do is download the free software...
Read MoreSculpteo is a digital manufacturing service that provides both a 3D printing and a laser cutting service. We decided to add a blog to our website back when the company was created. The overall goal is keep you updated on all the latest news and trends of the digital manufacturing in general and 3D printing in particular. On our blog you’ll find information on the 3D printers, on 3D modeling with detailed tutorials, comparisons between the technologies, events and even discounts.
