Location
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
This space explores the art and science of building objects by adding material. From desktop 3D printers to industrial metal fabrication, additive manufacturing transforms digital designs into tangible forms—layer upon layer, idea into reality. Here, we reflect on its versatility: playful prototypes, precise medical models, sustainable production, and visionary structures that were once impossible to make.
Discover the detailed workflow of resin-based 3D printing, from preparing your digital model to achieving smooth, high-precision results. This guide breaks down each stage-choice of photopolymer resin, slicing parameters, safety measures, print execution, post-wash and curing steps-so you can confidently transform digital designs into finished objects.
Explore the transformative power of metal-filled filaments in FDM 3D printing. This guide walks you through selecting the right filament and hardware, optimizing your print settings, and mastering post-processing techniques to achieve lifelike bronze, copper, or steel finishes at home.
Discover the ins and outs of stereolithography (SLA) resin printing, from selecting a reliable desktop resin 3D printer to refining print settings and post-processing. Learn practical tips for getting razor-sharp details, handling resin safely, and troubleshooting common challenges to create stunning prototypes and functional parts.
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) brings industrial-grade freedom to desktop additive manufacturing. This guide walks you through every step-from design optimization and powder handling to machine setup and post-processing-to help you produce robust, isotropic nylon parts that need no support structures. Rediscover nylon's versatility and take your prototypes and end-use components from concept to completion.
Unlock the precision of SLA resin printing for robust functional prototypes and end-use components. This guide reviews engineering-grade photopolymer resin, provides step-by-step slicing and print settings, and highlights essential post-processing tools to help you achieve strong, high-detail results.
Discover a step-by-step guide to harnessing carbon fiber reinforced nylon filament on your FDM printer. Learn about essential upgrades like hardened steel nozzles and enclosures, optimized slicer settings, and post-processing techniques to achieve durable, dimensionally accurate parts for functional prototypes and end-use applications.
Unlock the power of water-soluble PVA support to produce intricate overhangs, hidden cavities, and interlocking mechanisms on your FDM printer. This guide walks you through setup, slicing, print parameters, and post-processing to achieve clean, professional results.
Discover how to transform your standard FDM printer into a craftsman's tool by using wood-filled filaments. This guide walks you through the hardware adjustments, slicing settings, and post-processing techniques needed to achieve authentic wood-like finishes and open new avenues for creative prototypes and functional objects.
Unlock the strength and rigidity of carbon fiber-reinforced filaments on a standard FDM machine. This guide walks you through choosing the right nozzle, prepping your filament, optimizing slicer settings, and finishing sturdy, lightweight parts that rival industrial prototypes.
Flexible TPU filament opens the door to elastic prototypes, splash-proof designs, and impact-resistant parts. This guide reviews the keys to printing TPU on an FDM machine, from selecting the right flexible filament and build surface to upgrading hardware and fine-tuning slicer settings for reliable results. Read on to unlock the stretchable side of additive manufacturing.
