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Why Nylon 3D Printing is Ideal for Pipeline Inspection Robots

Custom 3D Printed Nylon Components for Pipeline Inspection Robots in Canada Pipeline inspection demands equipment that works in tough environments. For Canadian companies building inspection robots, nylon components provide the strength, flexibility, and chemical resistance needed for reliable performance. Why Engineers Choose Nylon for Pipeline Inspection Robots Inspection robots face

September 16, 2025 No Comments

Why U.S. Companies Trust 3D Prototype Design Inc. in Canada: Tariff-Free 3D Printing with CUSMA

If you’re a U.S. company searching for reliable, cost-effective 3D printing, you might hesitate when you see that a supplier is based in Canada. Border delays, tariffs, and hidden costs are real concerns. The truth is, when you work with 3D Prototype Design Inc., you don’t face those issues. Thanks

August 29, 2025 No Comments

Excerpt from a standard marketing release form outlining perpetual rights to use voice and likeness across all media platforms.

Why You Should Always Read Content Release Agreements — Especially in the Age of AI

AI and Content Rights: What It Means and Why It Matters In today’s digital world, AI and content rights are more important than ever. Understanding what you’re agreeing to in content release agreements can protect your voice, image, and words from unlimited use. After over 20 years in 3D printing,

July 28, 2025 No Comments

Simon Sinek in active conversation with Annette during a live Q&A about AI and human connection

Can AI Replace Human Connection? Insights from Simon Sinek

The conversation around AI and human connection is more than just trending — it’s becoming personal. Recently, I had the opportunity to speak directly with Simon Sinek during a live Q&A focused on this very topic. His team is known for being in “the human business.” As the front-facing sales

July 18, 2025 No Comments

Technician carefully removing finished parts from a Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) 3D printing build in Ontario

3D Printing Services Ontario: Fast, Functional, and Locally Trusted

Your Trusted Partner for 3D Printing Services in Ontario Ontario is home to some of Canada’s most innovative manufacturers, designers, and engineers — all leveraging 3D printing services to accelerate product development and production. Whether you’re prototyping a new concept or manufacturing short-run production choosing the right 3D printing technology

July 16, 2025 No Comments

Chess pieces 3D printed in different materials displayed on a Star Trek themed chessboard, showcasing SLS, SLA, PolyJet, and FDM technologies

3D Printing Services Canada | Fast, Functional Prototypes

3‑D Printing Services in Canada: Fast, Functional & Locally Trusted Canada’s manufacturers, innovators, and designers are accelerating innovation — and at the heart of that progress is functional 3D printing in Canada. From coast-to-coast rapid prototyping to localized short-run production, businesses are turning to additive manufacturing to test, iterate, and

July 11, 2025 No Comments

White K’nex-style 3D printed prototype parts made with durable nylon SLS technology at 3DPrototype’s Ontario facility

Canada’s 3D Printing & Rapid Prototyping Leader – 3DPrototype.com

Trusted 3D Printing & Prototyping Services in Canada 3DPrototype.com is Canada’s go-to destination for fast, high-performance 3D printing and rapid prototyping. Located near Toronto, 3D Prototype Design Inc. has led the industry since 1996 as one of the country’s first adopters of FDM and SLS (Selective Laser Sintering) 3D printing

July 9, 2025 No Comments

LLarge 3D printed hand crank water pump with black handle, made using Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) nylon technology, capable of pumping thousands of gallons, manufactured in Canada”

3d printed part pumps huge amounts of water

https://youtu.be/6otJ2h9lRDE We created this functioning 3d printed prototype for the Zelda Pump that was used for live testing. Created as a full scale prototype, it was tested pumping gallons of water in seconds without the use of hydro! Watch the video to see it in action.

September 2, 2024 No Comments

3D Printing a Model? Start Here

It seems that this time of year we find to be ‘scaled down model’ time of year likely because there’s a lot of trade shows that are coming up or fall sales sales meetings being scheduled in advance.

August 13, 2024 No Comments

3D Printing Assemblies with SLS

In the ever-evolving world of 3D printing, some innovations stand the test of time and serve as a testament to the technology’s transformative potential. One such innovation is a remarkable set of 3D printed gears, which this year celebrates its 20th anniversary.

August 2, 2024 No Comments

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