
Dean McClements
Dean McClements is a B.Eng Honors graduate in Mechanical Engineering with over two decades of experience in the manufacturing industry. His professional journey includes significant roles at leading companies such as Caterpillar, Autodesk, Collins Aerospace, and Hyster-Yale, where he developed a deep understanding of engineering processes and innovations.

Brittleness: Definition, Examples, Causes, and Materials

All About Electron Beam Melting (EBM) 3D Printing

Brittle Failure: Definition, Causes, and Prevention

What is Fiber Laser Marking?

The Key Differences Between Nylon vs. Acetal

Importance of Etching Before Anodization

10 Disadvantages of Arc Welding

What Is Laser Ablation? Definition, Uses, & Procedure

History of Laser Cutting

The Differences Between Polypropylene and Polycarbonate

The Most Common Plastic Injection Molding Materials

7 Different Types of Additive Manufacturing


FDM vs. PolyJet: Differences and Comparison

SolidWorks® vs. Onshape® – Software Comparison

All About Stereolithography (SLA) 3D Printing

All About PolyJet™ 3D Printing

STL vs. OBJ: What Are the Differences?

PLA vs. PLA+: Differences and Comparisons

Robotic Arm vs. Gantry System for 3D Printing

The Importance of Shear Testing and How It Works


Solder: Definition, Composition, and Properties