Sculpteo 3D printing blog

The optical industry is one of the most exciting industries affected by additive manufacturing, as well as one of the oldest. The earliest known lenses were made from polished crystal in 750 BC and though we’ve seen upgrades to the industry over the ...

Connected devices are everywhere and when it’s not about your quantified self, your bike or your car, it definitely is about your home. The rise of those new products has been allowed by an easier access to prototyping technologies and the fact that ...

At the beginning of 2015, we decided to launch a new survey in order to gather more precise data on how 3D printing is used and of course to learn more about what our users are looking for. We didn’t expect such a huge success. Our survey was answere...

Our regular users know that Sculpteo is all about empowering you to make the most out of your 3D file. We keep on building exciting features so that your 3D file can still be optimized online without having to go back to your CAD software. Among the ...

If you are seriously considering using 3D printing to create your next project, then you probably know that , more than the strength and flexibility properties of your material, you need to know for which kind of use it is appropriate. . Don’t worry,...

Human beings have always been fascinated with robotics, and it has been the basis of many science fiction movies. It seems to have recently recaptured the imaginations of the greatest fiction directors, and who knows, maybe in 10 years there will be ...

While it’s true that increasing our manufacturing output is necessary especially after partnering with companies such as international office supplier Staples and computer giant Hewlett Packard, we have to keep a close eye on quality because that is ...

2015 was a paradoxical year for the fashion industry and 3D printing. Indeed, this year is a mix between disruptive applications (pushing the boundaries of 3D printing one step beyond) and in the meantime the use of 3D printed  accessory became a com...

4D Printing is a term that seems to appear more and more these days. It is used to designate a technology which allows the manufacturing (with 3D printing) of objects that will change their shape after they have been produced. Often the shape changes...

Interested in making a change, but not sure how? At Sculpteo we pride ourselves on the customer’s experience and the quality of  services we provide. Join our team as we democratize the manufacturing industry and educate our customers about 3D printi...

Every industry is impacted by additive manufacturing. Over the past 10 years, additive manufacturing (AM) technologies have radically changed our way to design, develop and manufacture new things. In the automotive industry, those technologies have m...

Whether it’s your 1st upload or your 150th upload you can never be “too well-informed”, that’s why we sat down with our 3D printing experts to chat about the technical mechanics of running a 3D printing factory. Matthieu, in France, and Josh, in the ...