The FDM process creates plastic 3D models by superimposing multiple layers of melted thermoplastic polymer material into a predefined area via a computer controlled printing nozzle.
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Whether you’re a 3D printing enthusiast who dreams about printing and sharing designs, or an engineer who’s familiar with mechanical or industrial design looking for new ways to use 3D design skills, these ideas will help you better understand how to get started with artistic design for 3D printing.
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Computer Numerical Control is a manufacturing process in which tools or cutting head paths are pre-programmed with the use of computer software. Before CNC equipment existed, machining and cutting were completed by operating hand wheels, levers, or mechanical cams that followed a fabricated pattern.
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As technology has become more accessible, 3D Printed casts have grown in popularity, owing to several benefits. However, all casts share a fundamental flaw - they are single-use products
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2020 has been a year of great change. We've barely assimilated the new modes of operating under Industry 4.0, and Industry 5.0 has begun to emerge over the horizon. This has been fuelled to a greater degree by the global pandemic, and the need for more reliance on human/machine collaboration.
Mould-making techniques make complicated features like o-ring grooves, mushroom studs, and text on parts possible
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We announce the eleven shortlisted finalists of the Make it Real 3D Printing Challenge.
Manual singulation of huge piles of parcels and envelopes, followed by sorting and placing them on a conveyor belt, gets challenging, especially during peaks. Automation of this process can increase productivity, save costs and time, and reduce injuries.
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Flexible 3D printing filaments open up a lot of possibilities for designers and engineers. Complex elastic forms can be produced easily in-house, then used in a variety of different ways – from prototyping flexible features to creating custom tools.
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At Ultimaker, we rigorously test our materials to provide the best possible results. Not only to ensure excellent mechanical and aesthetic properties, but also so that the preconfigured settings in our Ultimaker Cura software offer a hassle-free 3D printing experience.
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Creating a mold or cast requires precision. To make a mistake – or to have second thoughts – can be expensive, both from a financial and a time standpoint. Every feature, every detail, every customization also comes at a price.
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