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High-temp 3D printer filaments are challenging to print, but they can be used to make vital end-use parts like automotive components.
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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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Leveraging metal 3D printing and generative design, this drone project showcases the potential for lightweight, complex structures optimized for performance and manufacturability.
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One of the key industries where 3D printing implementation is starting to show its potential is in the packaging industry, while each of the subjects we’ll cover here could easily be expanded into their own individual deep dives, we wanted to provide a holistic view of the main benefits.
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The Next Byte Podcast is hosted by two young engineers - Daniel and Farbod - who select the most interesting tech/engineering cont...
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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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High-temp 3D printer filaments are challenging to print, but they can be used to make vital end-use parts like automotive components.
Leveraging metal 3D printing and generative design, this drone project showcases the potential for lightweight, complex structures optimized for performance and manufacturability.
3 minutes read
One of the key industries where 3D printing implementation is starting to show its potential is in the packaging industry, while each of the subjects we’ll cover here could easily be expanded into their own individual deep dives, we wanted to provide a holistic view of the main benefits.
4 minutes read
As one of the few thermoplastic 3D printing materials derived from natural sources, PLA is often assumed to be the most eco-friendly. But is that true?
Modern desktop 3D printers have surprisingly versatile uses. This is demonstrated by Martin Tobiáš's project – hybrid casting of complex engine parts. He was able to significantly shorten the process from 3D scanning and CAD design to the final casting.
8 minutes read
This article outlines the most common file formats in 3D printing: STL, a standard in the industry; OBJ, known for its ability to include color and texture information; AMF, offering enhanced geometry and color representation; and 3MF, supporting multiple colors, materials, and other characteristics
8 minutes read
Metal 3D printing has emerged as a game-changing technology, also in the construction of custom fixtures. The perfect example for this is the case study on Hoedtke Metall- und Lasertechnik, which illustrates how metal additive meets the demands of complex projects and delivers significant advantages
2 minutes read
The Microfluidics Core Facility at Heidelberg University successfully uses the 3D printing technology of projection micro-stereolithography (PµSL) from BMF. Sophisticated research projects are supported with microparts such as microwells, various microfluidic devices and “organs-on-a-chip”.
4 minutes read
How The COR ZERO Kickstarter campaign aims to revolutionize the 3D printing space by transforming makers into manufacturers.
7 minutes read
How additive manufacturing can improve efficiency in leading manufacturing companies like INDEX group.
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Discover how flux and solder merge to form solder paste, a vital ingredient in the reliability of electronics.
5 minutes read
The BMF parts were able to withstand the extreme temperature enabling Z-Axis to use standard electronic system manufacturing techniques using 3D printed connectors.
This article delves into flame-retardant plastics typically used to produce parts through 3D printing, CNC machining, and formative manufacturing technologies. It also covers the complexities of flame retardancy and industry standards, such as the UL 94 rating.
7 minutes read
In this episode, we explore an innovative use of earth-based materials in 3D printing by ETH Zurich researchers to revolutionize the construction industry with sustainable and eco-friendly building techniques to pave the way for greener architecture and sustainable living.
21 minutes read
Inspired by the architecture of human bone’s tough outer layer, engineers at Princeton have developed a cement-based material that is 5.6 times more damage-resistant than standard counterparts.
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