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FACTUREE supplies components for fusion research facility at the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics
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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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Protolabs climbs aboard the fourth agri-revolution by 3D printing two different parts for Small Robot Company's latest agri-robot, the Tom V4.
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CNC machining or 3D printing? Learn which manufacturing method is best for your project.
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.
11 minutes read.
Microstepping Explained: Full Step, Half Step & Microstep
By Ramsha Jawaid.
15 minutes read.
Closed-Loop Stepper Motor: How Encoder Feedback Works
By Ramsha Jawaid.
22 minutes read.
Design for Additive Manufacturing: A DfAM Guide for Engineers
By Benedict O'Neill.
11 minutes read.
3D Printing Supports: Types, Settings, and Removal (2026)
By Benedict O'Neill.
18 minutes read.
What Is PLA? Composition, Properties, and Uses of Polylactic Acid
By Tasos Polygenis.
12 minutes read.
ORGANIZATIONS. SHAPING THE INDUSTRY.
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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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FACTUREE supplies components for fusion research facility at the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics
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Protolabs climbs aboard the fourth agri-revolution by 3D printing two different parts for Small Robot Company's latest agri-robot, the Tom V4.
7 minutes read
CNC machining or 3D printing? Learn which manufacturing method is best for your project.
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Here’s what to do if you notice clicking noises, under-extrusion, or other print quality issues caused by extruder skipping on the Ender 3 by Creality.
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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One of the perceived drawbacks of some 3D printing processes is that they produce parts that look and feel a bit rough. Vapour smoothing is a great way to remove these rough surface features on certain 3D-printed parts.
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Explained: 3D Printing with Flame Retardant Polymers
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This article explores the post-processing operations available for SLS and MJF printed parts, their application, and their pros and cons
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Additive electronics is intrinsically more sustainable than subtractive processes. Yet the current materials are often based on metallic inks and plastic substrates. This is a particular issue in medical wearables with disposable devices. Hence the need to develop sustainable material options
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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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The development of digital technology has revolutionised life as we know it.
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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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Part strength is sometimes seen as a weakness of 3D printing. But how strong are 3D printed parts really, especially compared to injection molding?
