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Additive electronics is sustainable reduceing copper and water consumption vs. the traditional PCB production processes by 70% and 95%, respectively whilst reducing the carbon footprint by 75%. Here you will read about the latest advances by one of the leading firms in the field from Japan
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Caracol has introduced Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing to explore how to manufacture advanced applications such as space vehicles, leveraging the benefits of AM and robotics. This project enabled the production of propulsion tanks for CubeSat carrier space vehicles,
According to manufacturer Creality, the Ender 3 print speed can reach an impressive 180 mm/s. But is it possible to successfully print at this high speed? If so, how?
FACTUREE produces radiation protection components for the European research center CERN
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This article provides a detailed overview of the solder reflow process, types of reflow ovens, temperature profiles, solder paste composition and selection, reflow process potential challenges, solutions, inspection, and quality control techniques.
And the Challenges of Meaningful Training Data
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3D printing post-processing techniques turn rough and incomplete models into functional, aesthetic parts that are ready for their end-use. This article looks at the main techniques available.
This article aims to provide a comprehensive guide to RTL design, including the fundamentals, operations, and advanced concepts while addressing the challenges and nuances that make this design approach valuable.
While industries like aerospace and automotive have been using additive manufacturing technologies for many years, the marine sector has recently picked up the pace of adoption thanks to the benefits provided by Large Format Additive Manufacturing. Companies like yacht and ship-builders are quickly speeding up the introduction of large parts manufactured with technologies like Caracol's Heron AM.
Castellated holes are extensively used in the printed circuit board (PCB) design process. This article is a detailed overview of castellated holes, covering their history, application, benefits, design attributes, challenges, and significance in modern electronic design.
Overhangs represent one of the biggest challenges for FDM 3D printers. Here we look at how to safely print them using support structures, bridging, and other techniques.
To get the most out of your FDM parts, you’ll need to apply some finishing touches. This can involve support removal, sanding, vapor smoothing, and other steps.
The beauty of additive manufacturing is in the flexibility these technologies provide in terms of scale, shape, and materials. Building know-how on software has allowed Caracol to leverage these skills and adapt them to working with robotics for LFAM on different processes - from its proprietary thermoplastic/composite pellet extrusion Heron AM to introducing Metal with WAAM.
There are countless ways to manipulate metal to create metal parts, from millennia-old techniques like forging and casting to digital processes like additive manufacturing and CNC machining.
Unwanted lines in 3D prints can show up for many reasons and take different forms. Here we look at the most common types of lines in 3D prints and how to eliminate them.
