Interesting Engineering

New open-source tool helps engineers create gradient 3D-printed designs

Charles Wade, a PhD student in computer science at the University of Colorado Boulder, has developed OpenVCAD, a design ...
Tech Xplore

Open-source software allows for efficient 3D printing with multiple materials

A new open-source tool is reshaping how engineers design multi-material objects. Charles Wade, a Ph.D. student in the ...
Machine Design

New 3D Ultrasonic Sensor Technology Dramatically Reduces Costs and Improves Safety for Mobile Robot Developers

A new category of sensing technology transforms mobile robot vision from 2D to 3D, improves safety performance and provides 50-80% cost savings compared to traditional, LiDAR-based systems and sensor ...
Hackaday

Removing Infill To Make 3D Printed Parts Much Stronger

When it comes to FDM 3D prints and making them stronger, most of the focus is on the outer walls and factors like their layer adhesion. However, paying some attention to the often-ignored insides ...