Although the IM process generally requires metal molds and specialized machinery, 3D printers can be used for ... would seem to be due to poor mold design, rather than fundamental issues with ...

That’s not the only use of the technique though, and perhaps one of the simplest is to use a 3D-printed mould for casting concrete. It’s what [ArtByAdrock] is doing in their latest video ...

One way of doing this is to use rapid prototyping technologies. Rapid prototyping uses three-dimensional (3D) computer aided design to quickly fabricate a part or, alternatively, a sand mold for ...

There's a limit to design flexibility because patients come in all shapes and sizes ... additive manufacturing is cheaper than injection molding.” Nevertheless, Vaughn believes 3D printing could ...