Looking for the perfect UV-resistant materials for 3D printing, injection molding, or CNC machining? You're in the right place! This article offers practical tips on choosing materials, stabilization methods, and smart design strategies for products exposed to ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
Looking for the perfect UV-resistant materials for 3D printing, injection molding, or CNC machining? You're in the right place! This article offers practical tips on choosing materials, stabilization methods, and smart design strategies for products exposed to ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
Slicing turns a digital 3D model into machine-readable instructions for your 3D printer. This article looks at how 3D printing slicers work and how to use them.
Researchers are developing a living material that actively extracts carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Photosynthetic cyanobacteria grow inside it, forming biomass and solid minerals and thus binding CO2 in two different manners.
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"MechStyle" allows users to personalize 3D models, while ensuring they're physically viable after fabrication, producing unique personal items and assistive technology.
PolyJet is a photopolymer-based 3D printing technology that jets and cures tiny droplets of resin layer by layer using UV light.
A new method could enable users to design portable medical devices, like a splint, that can be rapidly converted from flat panels to a 3D object without any tools.
A deep dive into the physics, properties, and practical applications of 3D printing filaments, from everyday polylactic acid to performance composites.
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.
Looking for the perfect UV-resistant materials for 3D printing, injection molding, or CNC machining? You're in the right place! This article offers practical tips on choosing materials, stabilization methods, and smart design strategies for products exposed to ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
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Slicing turns a digital 3D model into machine-readable instructions for your 3D printer. This article looks at how 3D printing slicers work and how to use them.
Researchers are developing a living material that actively extracts carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Photosynthetic cyanobacteria grow inside it, forming biomass and solid minerals and thus binding CO2 in two different manners.
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This article looks at essential strategies and solutions for optimizing 3D print support structures across FDM, SLA, and other technologies
Carbon fiber 3D printing represents a significant advancement in additive manufacturing technology, combining the strength and lightweight properties of carbon fiber with the design flexibility of 3D printing.
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Presentations on Design for Additive Manufacturing from the CDFAM Computational Design Symposium in Berlin, 2024
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3D printing and CNC machining represent two distinct approaches to creating three-dimensional objects. While both technologies can produce complex parts, their methodologies and capabilities differ significantly.
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Computational DfAM from the inaugural CDFAM Symposium in NYC, 2023.
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The core principle behind 3D manufacturing involves using computer-aided design (CAD) software to create a digital model, which is then sliced into thousands of thin horizontal layers.
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Polyamide vs nylon is a matter of classification scope, as nylons are a type of polyamide. Here we look at what makes them different.
MIT engineers developed a technique for making intricate structures with supports that can be dissolved and reused instead of thrown away.
This article will discuss how 3D printing is enabling localized manufacturing by reducing dependency on global logistics and supporting supply chain flexibility.
3D metal printing also known as metal additive manufacturing is transforming the production of complex metal components. This technology enables the creation of intricate geometries and internal structures that would be challenging or impossible to achieve through conventional manufacturing methods
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New materials like Cubic Ink 303 VP ESD and AzureFilms Prime HS deliver heat-deflection over 220 Degrees Celsius and matte finish quality - expanding plastics beyond prototyping into tooling and functional parts.
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When it comes to creating plastic parts, choosing between CNC machining and 3D printing can feel like a tough call. This article breaks down the key differences between these two powerhouse technologies.
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