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A high-tech company in the field of infrared detection technology research, appointed us for the production of 200 sets of optical probe components. Due to their complex structures and undercut details, injection molding or CNC machining were not feasible.
PLA is one of the fastest filaments out there, your PLA print speed is also determined by print settings, hardware, and other factors.
The ability to turn superconductivity off and on with a literal flip of a switch in so-called "magic-angle twisted graphene" has allowed engineers at Caltech to observe an unusual phenomenon that may shed new light on superconductivity in general.
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Tough PLA is one of the easiest to use, most functional, and most popular materials Ultimaker sells. If you’re not convinced yet, here are some great reasons you should be using it.
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For anyone with a 3D printer, a flex filament can provide some unique advantages to your prints. We focus on the most flexible filament available in our portfolio: TPU. Let’s take a look at its properties, how to print it, and the different applications made possible by this material.
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In this episode, we talk about how advancements in wearables and food packaging technology will lead to a healthier and more sustainable future for us all.
EPFL scientists have developed a new, PET-like plastic that is easily made from the non-edible parts of plants. The plastic is tough, heat-resistant, and a good barrier to gases like oxygen, making it a promising candidate for food packaging.
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In this episode, we talk about how researchers are making advancements in the energy harvesting and energy storage fronts to make renewable energy a more viable alternative to fossil fuels.
Inspired by battlefield medicine, this antimicrobial food wrap could reduce food waste and foodborne illness
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If you are printing with engineering-grade FFF materials, it is very likely that you need to dry your filaments before using them. This article will give an overview of your filament drying options, as well as their advantages, and their drawbacks!
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Researchers at Texas A&M University and ExxonMobil are developing a method to reprocess petroleum coke — a byproduct of refining crude oil — into a sustainable, high-value alternative.
Researchers at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS), in collaboration with colleagues at the University of Cambridge, have developed a new method to dramatically extend the lifetime of organic aqueous flow batteries
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Resin 3D printing technologies like SLA and DLP offer excellent resolution and surface quality compared to FDM. But is UV resin toxic in its liquid or cured form, and, if so, how can you print it safely?
If you are printing with engineering-grade FFF materials, you likely need to dry your filaments before using them. This article will give an overview of your filament drying options and their advantages and drawbacks!
The creation of structural properties during the manufacturing process is the hallmark of the composites process which brings in manufacturing defects that could not be foreseen during the design phase of the structure. It forces the production engineer to ask the question of discard or repair?
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