3D Printing Blog

3D printing has revolutionized the manufacturing process, making it more accessible, cost-effective, and flexible for individuals and businesses alike. As a beginner, navigating the various 3D printing technologies may seem overwhelming, but understanding the basics is key to discovering which metho...

The landscape of manufacturing has evolved dramatically over the past few decades, with 3D printing emerging as one of the most transformative technologies in the field. This innovative approach, also known as additive manufacturing, has made custom manufacturing more accessible, efficient, and cost...

3D printing technology has revolutionized how we think about manufacturing, prototyping, and even small-scale production. Among the various techniques available, Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) stands out due to its versatility and strength in producing high-quality parts. Finnovation Product Develo...

In today's fast-paced world, the demand for rapid and efficient production of functional parts is greater than ever. Traditional machine shops have long been the go-to choice for manufacturing, but Finnovation Product Development is changing the game. With cutting-edge technology and innovative proc...

3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, creates small parts with intricate design and detailed infrastructures. 3D printing has recently grown in both popularity and clout as a technology that works well for low volume printing. There are several advantages that 3D printing offers over tr...

There are several types of 3D printing available these days. Selective layer sintering (SLS) is known for sharp precision, complex geometry, detailed features, and highly finished parts. A leading SLS material is nylon, which has both tensile and flexural strength. Another popular, yet not as versat...

3D printing covers a range of technologies, which can make it difficult to choose the best type of 3D printer for your project. One surefire solution is to consider the capabilities and qualities that are required to create the part. Material selection, design freedom, and precision should all be ta...

3D printing and CNC machining are both popular - and effective - manufacturing technologies. While there are some similarities among the two techniques, comparing 3D printing to CNC machining is a lot like comparing apples to oranges. The most obvious difference is that 3D printing is a type of addi...

There are several types of 3D printing available these days, each with their own set of capabilities. SLS printing has become a reliable option for many manufacturers. It is known for sharp precision and complex geometry, creating detailed features and highly finished parts. But some people wonder,...

3D printing is a broad topic. Deciding which technology to use can be difficult – there are many variables between 3D print companies when it comes to turnaround time, cost, and parts production. Often, the best way to make the decision is to look at the capabilities and qualities that are needed. I...

3D printing is a viable option in today’s world of manufacturing processes. It has become a growing competitor to injection molding as it advances in technology and becomes more cost effective. Some manufacturers may be hesitant to leave traditional injection molding behind, but there are benefits t...

The advances made in 3D printing technology over the past decade are nothing short of astounding. What began with the most simplistic 3D printed designs, has evolved in ways that now allow individuals and companies from every walk of life to create products and prototypes that are remarkably detaile...

RIT facility among proving grounds for new technology Download RBJ Article here Inside a machinery-laden production space at Eastman Business Park, Ian Finn dredges a clear plastic container into the wide mouth of a 3-D selective laser sintering (SLS) machine. He loads up the...

Did you know that Finnovation Product Development, LLC provides full contract manufacturing services in Rochester NY? Yes, it's true!  Finnovation now offers full contract manufacturing services world wide and 100% MADE IN THE USA.    Traditional Technology and Services include (but are not li...

Finnovation Product Development, LLC located in Rochester, NY now offers full color 3d printing services available nationwide.  Full color 3D printing is an excellent way to prototype for the following industries: Consumer products Medical Models Automotive Components The Stratasys J7...

The medical community took immediate notice recently, when it was announced that Australian-based Anatomics successfully created a human rib cage using an electron beam Arcam 3D printer.  Based on the success of this landmark design, coupled with the 1.3 million dollar cost of the machine used to cr...

Each year thousands of children lose or are born without the use of a hand or fingers, and as anyone can imagine, this can be can have an unfathomable negative impact on their self-confidence, development and ability to socialize with others.  And while the science used to design and manufacture pro...

Visitors to this year's Detroit Auto Show will be among the first to witness just how far 3D printing has come over the past few years.  The maker of this truly innovative electric car, Local Motors, recently introduced their new Strati at the 2015 auto show in Detroit.  And while it may be some tim...

The potential for 3D printing reached entirely heights this week, when a 3D printer was activated on the International Space Station.  Developed by Made in Space, a startup firm based out of Silicon Valley, the highly-innovative zero-gravity printer was carried into space by the SpaceX Falcone 9 Roc...

There is simply no argument over the fact that 3D printer technology has revolutionized the way today's leading manufacturers do business.  In a marketplace where success is often determined by timing, full-color 3D printing allows engineers and product developers to create stunningly realistic desi...

If you're like others who rely on 3D printing for conceptual models and rapid prototypes, there's a good chance that you've been wanting to incorporate more color into your designs.  The ProJet X60 Color 3D Printer series was designed to make color 3D printing easy, quickly and cost effectively....

I was recently contacted by Mr. Stephen Archer of Archer Airguns who had the idea to create custom parts for the Benjamin Marauder Air Rifle manufactured by Crosman.  Stephen saw the opportunity to modify stock parts to streamline the firing of the various pellet sizes available for the Benjamin Mar...

Finnovation Client Profile: Idea Boxx, LLC www.theideaboxx.com I have had the pleasure of working with many startup companies who require 3D printing and additive manufacturing technology to speed up their design process. One company that stands out in particular is Idea Boxx, LLC.  Located in Vi...

One industry which truly stands to benefit from the advancements made in 3D print technology, is undoubtedly the manufacturing sector.  Not only can prototypes and finished products be completed in more expedited timeframes, the reductions in cost and less downtime is just as impressive. Finnovat...

3D printing has come a long way from its experimental roots, and is today being used by businesses from an increasingly diverse range of industries.  Not only does 3D printing technology allow for more cost effective rapid prototypes, they also open up entirely new creative possibilities, while allo...

If you think that 3D Printing technology is just used for rapid prototypes here's an application that demonstrates the true potential of today's modern 3D printing technology. Recently, a two-year old girl born with a rare form of the disease AMC (a disease characterized by limbs that lock into a no...

Full Disclosure: I didn't actually create a "battle-tech style" robot and shoot ED-209 with real bullets. It was actually all done on the computer to showcase the abilities (both virtual and real) of Finnovation Product Development. That being said, 3D printed materials have come a long way since th...

Despite being known as the new kid on the tech block, 3D printers have already emerged as one of today's most exciting types of product innovations.  And while it's been made abundantly clear that 3D printing and rapid prototyping can be used to create everything from facial implants and prosthetics...

Even if you've never had the joy of working on a 3D printer, you've certainly heard about them on the news, among your more creative colleagues, and in other various snippets.  For those in the 3D printing circles, it's well known that the most common practice of creating models, involves either sca...

Just about 6 months ago, I got a phone call from Peggy Rajski inquiring about Finnovation's 3D printing and rapid prototyping ability.  Peggy needed assistance in creating 3D CAD models of her designs to be used for 3D Printed prototypes as well as for use in manufacturing via injection molding for...