3D Printing

Busting 3D Printing Myths About Speed and Accuracy

3DP revolutionalized some sectors of manufacturing – but the 3DP industry sometimes propagates myths. Let’s puncture those myths.

August 8, 2022

Let’s take a look at some of the speed and accuracy claims regarding 3D printing. In this video, Robert Lent, VP and founder at Vision Miner, and Cole McHone, an additive engineer at Vision Miner examine the hype versus the reality.

Your printer says it goes 300 mm/s but does it actually reach that speed and how often does it hit the claimed speed? Lent and McHone break down what exactly these two terms mean and how you should take both speed and accuracy with a grain of salt when looking at printer specs.

About the Author

Rob Spiegel

Rob Spiegel

Rob Spiegel serves as a senior editor for Design News. He started with Design News in 2002 as a freelancer and hired on full-time in 2011. He covers automation, manufacturing, 3D printing, robotics, AI, and more.

Prior to Design News, he worked as a senior editor for Electronic News and Ecommerce Business. He has contributed to a wide range of industrial technology publications, including Automation World, Supply Chain Management Review, and Logistics Management. He is the author of six books.

Before covering technology, Rob spent 10 years as publisher and owner of Chile Pepper Magazine, a national consumer food publication.

As well as writing for Design News, Rob also participates in IME shows, webinars, and ebooks.

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