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 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.
Discover how to dial in every setting for PETG printing on a desktop FDM machine. From bed preparation to fine-tuning extrusion and cooling, this guide reviews essential components-from high-performance filament to hotend upgrades-that elevate your printing game and unlock durable, warp-free parts.
Discover how desktop stereolithography (SLA) turns digital designs into stunningly detailed parts. This guide walks you through choosing a low-shrinkage engineering resin, fine-tuning printer settings, post-processing techniques, and safety tips to help you create durable prototypes and intricate models at home.
Dive into the world of stereolithography (SLA) resin printing, from selecting the right photopolymer resin to perfecting post-processing. This guide walks you through each stage-model prep, printer setup, layer exposure and curing-to help you unlock fine detail, smooth surfaces and durable prototypes.
Additive manufacturing is reshaping industries from aerospace to construction, turning digital blueprints into tangible objects layer by layer. Recent advances in sustainable materials, medical modeling, and large-scale fabrication point to a future where design freedom meets real-world needs.
