Practical guides for better parts

29 Mar 20263 min readGlobal3D Team

Combining Laser Engraving with Printing and Airbrushing

The best custom pieces often use more than one process. Combining laser work with printing and airbrushing opens up richer results.

28 Mar 20263 min readGlobal3D Team

What Level of Detail Does Your Model Need?

More detail is not always better. Matching the level of detail to the audience keeps a model clear, effective and on budget.

27 Mar 20263 min readGlobal3D Team

Counter-UAS: Rapid Prototyping the Payload Race

Counter-drone systems have to evolve faster than the threats they engage. Here's how additive manufacturing fits into the iteration cycle of an effective C-UAS program.

27 Mar 20263 min readGlobal3D Team

The Real Cost of Custom Manufacturing, Explained

Custom manufacturing pricing can seem opaque. Understanding what drives the cost helps you design smarter and budget with confidence.

26 Mar 20263 min readGlobal3D Team

FDM 3D Printing

OzFDM Filament: Locally Made for Australian Conditions

OzFDM is our own filament brand, made and supported here in Australia. Local stock, consistent quality and materials suited to our climate.

FDM 3D Printing

25 Mar 20263 min readGlobal3D Team

SLA Resin Printing

When to Choose SLA for Precise Prototypes

For prototypes that need to look and feel like the finished product, SLA delivers the accuracy and finish that sell an idea.

SLA Resin Printing

24 Mar 20263 min readGlobal3D Team

Post Processing

Display-Ready Finishes for Presentation Models

A presentation model has one job: to impress. The finishing that gets it there, from smooth surfaces to flawless paint, is where the value lies.

Post Processing

23 Mar 20263 min readGlobal3D Team

CNC Machining

Replacement Parts on Demand with Local CNC Machining

When a part is obsolete or imported with a long lead time, local CNC machining can recreate it quickly and get you running again.

CNC Machining

22 Mar 20263 min readGlobal3D Team

Laser Cutting Tolerances and Kerf: What to Expect

The laser beam has width, and that affects fit. Understanding kerf and tolerance helps you design parts that slot together perfectly.

21 Mar 20263 min readGlobal3D Team

Briefing a Scale Model: A Step-by-Step Guide

A clear brief leads to a great model. This step-by-step guide covers what to prepare so your project starts on the right foot.

20 Mar 20263 min readGlobal3D Team

Field Repair Workflows: 3D Printing at the Forward Edge

Deployable 3D printing in austere environments is now genuinely operational. Here's what works, what doesn't, and what an effective field repair workflow looks like in 2026.

20 Mar 20263 min readGlobal3D Team

Why Perth Businesses Are Reshoring Small-Batch Production

More local businesses are bringing small-batch production home. Here is what is driving the shift and what it means for you.