An engineer’s guide to understanding the state of the art in metal 3D Printing
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UltiMaker’s ecosystem, including Digital Factory for remote print management, enables defense organizations to integrate 3D printing into their workflows effectively. In this article, we aim to outline the key benefits and some of the potential applications of 3D printing in defense.
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An overview of the current state of artificial intelligence in Additive Manufacturing with a special focus on the areas of idea generation and design, the construction process, quality assurance and future error prevention.
MIT engineers developed a way to grow artificial tissues that look and act like their natural counterparts.
A detailed comparison of Orca Slicer vs Cura, two leading 3D printing slicers, evaluating slicing algorithms, features, usability, and real-world print results
In this episode, we discuss how Harvard researchers cracked the code of 3D printing “shapeshifting” materials and why their efforts lay the groundwork for other innovations in the material science field.
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Flexible hybrid electronics (FHE) enable bendable, stretchable devices for healthcare, consumer tech, and automotive. Explore how electronics manufacturers are leveraging FHE to meet new requirements across industries.
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This article will examine how 3D printing can be integrated across different levels of education and how it helps equip students with essential skills for their future workplace.
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3D printing materials filled with precise quantities of nanoparticles are making a profound impact on industries like electronics, healthcare, and aerospace
In this episode, we chat about the efforts of researchers at ETH Zurich to dehumidify indoor spaces using waste material in an effort to reduce energy consumption & help Switzerland hit their net zero emissions goal by 2050!
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In this article we’ll take a look specifically at FDM printers and explore the factors that influence how long a 3D printer can remain functional and reliable - and what you can do to ensure that your printer stays at the top of its game for longer.
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This article delves into the essential roles that jigs and fixtures play in streamlining manufacturing processes.
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New 3D printing technique fabricates highly complex and controllable ceramic nanostructures that could be the key to emerging engineering systems.
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Discover how NOVA’s Smart Dispenser module unlocks consistent and high-precision trace printing for a range of ink viscosities.
Additive printing, commonly known as 3D printing, has rapidly emerged as one of the most transformative technologies in manufacturing. By allowing manufacturers to build objects layer by layer, this technique has revolutionized the way products are designed, produced, and customized.
Both FDM & FFF create three-dimensional objects by extruding melted thermoplastic filament through a nozzle, building up layers to form the final product. The distinction between FDM and FFF lies not in the technology itself, but in their origins.
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