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3D printing
Also known as: 3D-printing technology, 3D-printing, 3D printing technology
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Open Source Hardware - Devopedia devopedia.org Jun 3, 2019 3 facts
claim3D printing contributed to the wider adoption of Open Source Hardware in the early 2010s by reducing prototyping and production costs and enabling faster design iterations.
claimThe growth of Open Source Hardware (OSHW) has been driven by several developments, including free and open source software (FOSS), 3D printing, crowdfunding, the maker movement, and the limitations of Moore's Law.
claimDesign files for 3D printing can be downloaded from Thingiverse, MyMiniFactory, Pinshape, and Cults.
Does the combination of sustainable business model patterns lead ... link.springer.com Feb 20, 2023 2 facts
referenceHolzmann et al. (2020) proposed five service-related Sustainable Business Models (SBMs) for the deployment of 3D-printing technology.
referenceBeltagui, Kunz, and Gold (2020) published 'The role of 3D printing and open design on adoption of socially sustainable supply chain innovation' in the International Journal of Production Economics, volume 221, pages 1–16.
Exploring Open-Source Software Ecosystems for Hardware ... link.springer.com May 1, 2024 2 facts
referenceOpen-source hardware machine tools, such as 3D printers and laser cutters, rely on libre software to generate GCode commands from files like Standard Tessellation Language (STL) for 3D printing (Prusa, 2023) or Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) for laser cutting and engraving (Oster et al., 2011).
referenceM. Rimmer analyzed the impact of 3D printing on urban renewal and the 'Fab City' concept in a 2021 chapter titled 'Automating Fab Cities: 3D printing and urban renewal'.
A shift from synthetic to bio-based polymer for functionalization of ... ouci.dntb.gov.ua 2 facts
referenceRojas-Martínez et al. investigated the 3D printing of PLA composite scaffolds reinforced with keratin and chitosan, analyzing the effect of geometry and structure.
referenceTenhunen et al. published 'Surface tailoring and design-driven prototyping of fabrics with 3D-printing: an all-cellulose approach' in Materials & Design (Volume 140, page 409), exploring 3D-printing techniques for cellulose-based fabrics.
Open-source hardware - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia smoothieware.github.io Apr 15, 2016 2 facts
claimThe Guardian reported on February 21, 2014, that 3D printing could offer savings on replica laboratory equipment for the developing world.
referenceJoshua Pearce published the book 'Open-Source Lab', which serves as a guide on using open-source electronics and 3D printing to create open-source laboratories.
A critical review of industrial fiber hemp anatomy, agronomic ... bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu 2 facts
claimRecyclable hemp hurd fiber-reinforced PLA composites developed for 3D printing exhibit high stiffness, tensile strength, and good thermal stability.
referenceBeg et al. (2024) studied the use of recyclable hemp hurd fiber-reinforced polylactic acid (PLA) composites for 3D printing applications.
Recent breakthroughs in the valorization of lignocellulosic biomass ... pubs.rsc.org Jun 7, 2025 2 facts
referenceXu et al. (2024) studied the printability of 3D printing carbon fiber reinforced eco-friendly concrete, characterizing it by fluidity and consistency.
claimKoo et al. developed a bio-based thermoplastic elastomer for 3D-printing and bio-integrated devices using CNC-doped bio-furans, specifically 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid.
Open Source Hardware, How Open Do You Want It To Be? | Hackaday hackaday.com Mar 7, 2025 1 fact
procedureThe workflow for the 'Single 8 home movie cartridge' project involves downloading the source file, loading it into OpenSCAD to create an STL file, and then using a slicer to prepare the object for 3D printing.
The evolution of the electronic components industry - tstronic tstronic.eu Sep 16, 2025 1 fact
claim3D printing technology in the electronic manufacturing service (EMS) industry allows for the rapid development of circuit structures with embedded passive and active components, bypassing traditional limitations in board shape, layer count, and component placement.
Seven observations and research questions about Open Design ... cambridge.org Oct 19, 2021 1 fact
claimA common design principle in Open Design is the use of CNC sheet cutting to create volumes, which avoids complicated free-forming processes when materials or part sizes are incompatible with 3D printing.
Open-source hardware - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 1 fact
claimScientific open-source hardware is frequently produced using a combination of open-source electronics and 3D printing.