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The direct, additive production of metals is gaining more and more market share but with binder jetting 3D printing process, foundries can stay competitive
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The direct, additive production of metals is gaining more and more market share but with binder jetting 3D printing process, foundries can stay competitive
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Additive manufacturing, CNC machining, and other technologies are rapidly evolving. Now, massive parts measuring more than 10 meters are becoming commonplace.
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FACTUREE supplies components for fusion research facility at the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics
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Binder jetting is accurate, fast, and more affordable than powder bed fusion processes like DMLS. Here we examine the process, its advantages and disadvantages, and its most promising applications.
Hygroscopic materials, like Nylon, absorb moisture, impacting print quality. Despite manufacturers' claims of low moisture content, over 55% of neat Nylon filaments are too wet out of the package. Drying these materials is crucial, but often the provided instructions are insufficient.
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With amputees in war-torn Ukraine nearing half million, the Canadian non-profit organization Victoria Hand Project (VHP) is combining innovative materials from BASF Forward AM with UltiMaker 3D Printers’ robust construction to provide high-performance prosthetics to those in urgent need.
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Freudenberg Performance Materials, a leading global developer and manufacturer of innovative technical textiles, explores new paths with its procurement of components. In this endeavor, the company has chosen FACTUREE – The Online Manufacturer as its supplier for various parts.
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