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Annealing PLA improves the strength and heat resistance of your 3D printed parts, making them more durable and functional. Here we look at how and when to anneal PLA.
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This Report shows how tools like artificial intelligence, digital twins, and on-demand manufacturing are no longer emerging concepts, but are already delivering measurable impact across the product lifecycle.
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As we approach the second half of the 2020s, many businesses wonder what manufacturing will look like in 2030. They see challenges ahead that include the effects of climate change, ongoing supply chain disruptions and the fluctuating relationship between humans and machines.
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This chapter of the report will lay out and examine the various applications of metal additive manufacturing, with a particular focus on end-use applications in the dominant metal AM adoption industries.
Engineers Wiki. Most Asked Questions.
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An engineer’s guide to understanding the state of the art in metal 3D Printing
CNC vs 3D Printing: How to Choose the Right Process
By Benedict O'Neill.
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Microstepping Explained: Full Step, Half Step & Microstep
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Closed-Loop Stepper Motor: How Encoder Feedback Works
By Ramsha Jawaid.
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Design for Additive Manufacturing: A DfAM Guide for Engineers
By Benedict O'Neill.
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3D Printing Supports: Types, Settings, and Removal (2026)
By Benedict O'Neill.
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What Is PLA? Composition, Properties, and Uses of Polylactic Acid
By Tasos Polygenis.
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Need a material that bends but doesn't break? Discover how ductility shapes design and performance
From Functional Prototypes to Complex, Low-Volume Parts.
Nylon parts are used widely, but when standard nylon is not tough enough, glass filled nylon is a good candidate. This polyamide engineering plastic offers higher strength, stiffness and heat resistance by adding powdered glass to nylon resin or compounding nylon with glass fibres.
MJF 3D printing is a polymer powder-bed fusion process engineered for high throughput and mechanical consistency. Unlike legacy methods, it delivers functional, end-use parts with near-isotropic properties, making it a highly viable alternative to injection molding for low-to-mid volume production.
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Discover how iAM Marketplace simplifies industrial additive manufacturing by unifying materials, validation services, and multi-brand technologies into one open ecosystem for efficient AM sourcing.
This article discusses what attendees can expect from TCT Asia 2026, including its conference format, focus areas, and the experts contributing to industry-specific discussions.
This article discusses the exhibitors, products, and industrial trends defining additive manufacturing across the Asia-Pacific region at TCT Asia 2026.
This article discusses how the Asia-Pacific region is advancing additive manufacturing and the role of TCT Asia as the leading 3D printing and additive manufacturing event in the Asia-Pacific.
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Annealing PLA improves the strength and heat resistance of your 3D printed parts, making them more durable and functional. Here we look at how and when to anneal PLA.
As we approach the second half of the 2020s, many businesses wonder what manufacturing will look like in 2030. They see challenges ahead that include the effects of climate change, ongoing supply chain disruptions and the fluctuating relationship between humans and machines.
This chapter of the report will lay out and examine the various applications of metal additive manufacturing, with a particular focus on end-use applications in the dominant metal AM adoption industries.
Safety and longevity are key to this list of medical-grade plastics.
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This article will explore how 3D printing is being applied across the manufacturing industry, from custom tooling and rapid prototyping to on-demand spare parts production, highlighting real-world examples and key benefits for professionals striving to maintain a competitive edge in their operations
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AlSi10Mg (3.2382) is a high-performance material widely used in metal 3D printing for various advanced applications. Let's take an in-depth look at its properties, applications, and mechanical characteristics.
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Metal 3D printing offers significant design opportunities with its high geometrical freedom, but it requires careful design for additive manufacturing (DfAM) to address equipment and material constraints, a process supported by DfAM and 3D printing simulation tools in most major CAD software.
In this guide, we cover all the different types of polymer FDM 3D printing filament, from standard grades like PLA and ABS to advanced high-performance filaments like PEEK and fiber-reinforced materials.
From entry-level FDM machines to industrial-grade metal printers, this guide demystifies the many types of 3D printers available to businesses and consumers.
This article explores the thermal properties of TPU, including TPU glass transition temperature, extrusion and bed temperatures, and best practices for successful 3D printing.
The italian company MDE shows how they are using metal 3D printing in their daily business.
High-precision is no longer just for micro parts. Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF) emerged as a pioneering force in the 3D printing landscape with its global commercial launch in 2020, driven by a vision to address an underserved market —the micro-scale 3D printing market.
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In this chapter, we separate metal AM post-processing into four categories: debinding and sintering, CNC machining and milling, heat treatment, and quality assurance.
The most commonly used 3D printing filament, PLA is not known for its flexibility. We explore why that is and list some alternative 3D printing materials can be used when flexibility is needed.
Tips on how to design for Carbon’s additive manufacturing technology, and how Carbon stacks up against stereolithography and Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing.
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