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What is 3D printer filament made of? This guide examines polymers, additives, and composites, offering practical tips for digital design and hardware engineers.
Stereolithography (SLA) is a resin-based 3D printing technology that uses a UV laser to selectively cure liquid photopolymer resin layer by layer.
Advancing New Horizons in Additive Manufacturing (AM)
Using a fleet of printers including an UltiMaker S3 and a MakerBot Method X, the team at Ocean Alliance was able to design, prototype, and build a sophisticated drone-based tagging system from the ground up.
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Advancing New Horizons in Additive Manufacturing (AM)
Discover how to print with high-performance filaments like PEEK, PEKK, and ULTEM. Learn about their properties, hardware needs, challenges, and best practices for industrial-grade 3D printing.
Explore how 3D-Fuel's Pro PCTG filament advances additive manufacturing, offering higher impact strength, improved environmental resistance, and reliable printability for functional and industrial 3D printing applications.
3devo's next-generation desktop extruder combines industrial precision with lab-scale simplicity enabling more controlled, higher-performance and data-driven 3D printing material workflows.
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3D printing is a simple way to create custom tools, replacement pieces and other helpful objects, but it is also being used to create untraceable firearms, such as ghost guns, like the one implicated in the late 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
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Explore how Direct Ink Writing (DIW) and Voltera's NOVA system are revolutionizing electronics prototyping—enabling flexible, stretchable, and large-area electronics for next-gen applications in healthcare, consumer tech, and automotive industries.
Discover how Obsidian CF v2 simplifies high-performance printing with a reformulated blend that performs across platforms and print speeds.
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Multi-material 3D printing allows for the creation of parts with varying properties, such as flexible hinges integrated into a rigid structure. This capability streamlines manufacturing processes and enhances product performance.
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A comprehensive guide that summarizes how to 3D print an object, including digital design, slicing, printing, and post-processing.
Many industries are turning to additive manufacturing (AM) - commonly known as 3D printing - as a smart, flexible solution. With 3D printing, companies can produce parts in-house and on demand, drastically reducing lead times and improving agility on the factory floor.
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3devo's next-generation desktop extruder combines industrial precision with lab-scale simplicity enabling more controlled, higher-performance and data-driven 3D printing material workflows.
EPFL researchers have pioneered a 3D-printable, programmable lattice structure for robotics that mimics the vast diversity of biological tissues – from a flexible trunk to rigid bone – using a single foam material.
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TPU is known for its impressive elasticity, wear resistance, and impact strength. These properties make it a go-to material for applications that require flexibility under pressure.
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What is ASA filament and why is it so useful for 3D printer users? This article looks at why this thermoplastic is important for printed parts designed for outdoor use.
In this article, we will provide a brief overview of fluid dispensing systems, highlight their applications, discuss common challenges with the technology, and share an overview of NOVA, our materials dispensing system.
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Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol (PETG) is known for its durability and ease of 3D printing. But is PETG temperature resistance high or low?
In this article we'll break down the key factors that define what makes a 3D printer reliable, from durable hardware, design engineering, software security and ecosystem integration. Whether you're scaling production or streamlining prototyping, here's what to look for and how UltiMaker stands out.
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An AI pipeline developed by CSAIL researchers enables unique hydrodynamic designs for bodyboard-sized vehicles that glide underwater and could help scientists gather marine data.
