What is PLA filament and why is it so popular for entry-level 3D printing and beyond? This article covers the basics of Polylactic Acid.
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Militaries and defense organizations around the globe are increasing their adoption of 3D printing.
Finland's largest 3D printing workshop is at Espoo's Aalto University School of Arts and Design, where a total of 35 UltiMaker 3D printers (UltiMaker 2+Connect and UltiMaker S7 ) are in use. In the 3D printing industry, such a unit is called a "farm".
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This article discusses the processes, pros and cons, and the differences between two of these two – subtractive and additive manufacturing.
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Where 3D Printing Meets The Polymers Sector
A developing new materials discovery framework creates a pathway to printable parts for turbine engines.
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Metal 3D printing: 4 cases when to choose it over CNC machining and when not.
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For FDM and other processes, 3D printer sanding is a key post-processing technique for removing layer lines and improving surface finish. Here we discuss how to do it.
In metal additive manufacturing, titanium powders have some of the most high-value applications, from aerospace manufacturing to patient-specific medical implants.
High-performance thermoplastic composites can be used to replace metals. While PEEK is the benchmark for engineering performance, reinforced PPS is a genuine low-cost alternative.
A $2.6M project will fine tune an advanced manufacturing approach that opens doors to more power-dense and sustainable magnetic materials.
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The integration of 3D printing technology is revolutionizing the way wheelchairs are designed and produced. This innovative approach is not only making production more efficient and cost-effective but also allowing for new levels of personalization.
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In this article we discuss the many of the 3D printing problems you may encounter when working with FDM, as well as their common causes and helpful fixes.
With a complex assembly of optical and mechanical components, resin 3D printers can produce a range of defects and errors. Here we attempt to categorize and solve resin print failure types.
In this video we look at the various additive manufacturing technologies – outlining how they work, focussing on how to approach 3D printing with production in mind.
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