Origami, the Japanese art of folding flat sheets of paper into three-dimensional figures, is the creative spark behind a new ...

The invention of the relatively affordable 3D printer for home use has helped bring methods used to produce parts for prototypes, samples, and even manufacturing, closer to designers. This tutorial on ...

Michigan-based thermoformer Duo Form is shortening lead times and reducing costs by using 3D printing (aka additive manufacturing) to make custom molds. By leveraging additive manufacturing techniques ...

Precast concrete is used in building construction and produced by pouring the material into a reusable mold. For decades, these molds have been made from wood — a technique that requires a highly ...

Aiming to combat labor shortages, Lyons Industries has been gradually installing automated processes to replace the traditionally labor-intensive spray-up process for its fiberglass composite bathtubs ...

Follow along for tips and tricks on mold-making, and learn how to craft your own religious pieces or other unique designs using the same technique. Whether you're interested in 3D printing, silicone ...

An injection molded, threaded cap made from a 3D-printed metal mold insert, right, created on a Mantle P-200 machine. Within reach of you right now are probably five to 10 plastic products, or parts ...

Silicone is a useful material for many purposes. Traditionally, creating something out of silicone required injection molding. That’s not difficult, but it does require a good bit of setup. As ...

To fight cancer, imaging, treatment, and monitoring are all needed. In contrast to blood vessels in healthy tissue, a denser and chaotic blood vessel network is an indicator of a tumor. A promising ...