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When setting up your 3D printer for the first time or swapping out components, knowing how to perform E-step calibration is vital for ensuring the right amount of filament gets extruded.
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This blog will focus on STL files, their uses, and where to find free repositories of files that you can use on your 3D printer.
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When setting up your 3D printer for the first time or swapping out components, knowing how to perform E-step calibration is vital for ensuring the right amount of filament gets extruded.
Polyjet is a 3D printing technology that offers great accuracy and uniquely allows you to alter the part’s material properties in different places on the build. For the right part or prototype Polyjet is a great option, but understanding the capabilities and limitations is key.
Meet Keiron Printing Technologies: the startup building the next generation microfabrication machine
A young team with a new technology are currently creating a revolution in the world of printed electronics. In their modern, brand-new lab at the High Tech Plaza, they will be developing a device that can deposit any material on any substrate at a very rapid pace.
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Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) is an additive manufacturing process that has three different inputs: fiber/polymer tape, heat, and pressure. This technology aims to replace manual workers in composites manufacturing with better productivity and less material waste.
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If you are printing with engineering-grade FFF materials, it is very likely that you need to dry your filaments before using them. This article will give an overview of your filament drying options, as well as their advantages, and their drawbacks!
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In this article, we examine the causes of 3D printing adhesion problems and how to ensure that PLA prints stick to the print bed.
Founded in 2007, Sustainable Oceans International (SOI) aims to advance artificial reef design by developing reef units that look more natural, are stable, and can be deployed easily. Director David Lennon explains how 3D printing is a key factor in this process.
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If you're seeing wispy "hairs" when printing with PLA filament, follow these troubleshooting steps to fix the problem.
Matthew partnered with a local student to undertake research using the Ultimaker S5 that went on to be recognized at the UN COP26 conference.
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Resin 3D printing technologies like SLA and DLP offer excellent resolution and surface quality compared to FDM. But is UV resin toxic in its liquid or cured form, and, if so, how can you print it safely?
If you are printing with engineering-grade FFF materials, you likely need to dry your filaments before using them. This article will give an overview of your filament drying options and their advantages and drawbacks!
Here's what you need to know in order to 3D print safe food containers, utensils, and kitchenware using PLA filament.
The release of Ultimaker Cura 5.0 is one of the biggest improvements the software has ever seen. That simple statement might suggest a massive overhaul with a completely new user interface and lots of flashy new features. But, while we do have lots of exciting improvements, that isn’t the case.
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Most beginners start their 3D printing journey with PLA filament. After that, two popular material options are PETG, which performs better at higher temperatures, and a modified version of PLA known as PLA+.
