What is 3D printing? This article goes over the basics of 3D printing, otherwise known as additive manufacturing, covering its engineering principles and applications.
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E2IP Technologies manufactures Flexible Heaters using Screen Printing Technology. This is one of the most important segments of printed and additive electronics with applications in cars, homes, and industrial settings.
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.
Unwanted lines in 3D prints can show up for many reasons and take different forms. Here we look at the most common types of lines in 3D prints and how to eliminate them.
KIT researchers are developing a process with which, for the first time, mirrors with a reflection of more than 99 percent can be printed in variable sizes
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RNDR Medical is set to launch a novel single-use scope for endourology, designed for direct visualization and navigation to diagnose and treat urinary tract disorders like kidney stones and urothelial carcinoma, as well as facilitating pyeloscopy procedures.
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One of the key industries where 3D printing implementation is starting to show its potential is in the packaging industry, while each of the subjects we’ll cover here could easily be expanded into their own individual deep dives, we wanted to provide a holistic view of the main benefits.
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As one of the few thermoplastic 3D printing materials derived from natural sources, PLA is often assumed to be the most eco-friendly. But is that true?
Modern desktop 3D printers have surprisingly versatile uses. This is demonstrated by Martin Tobiáš's project – hybrid casting of complex engine parts. He was able to significantly shorten the process from 3D scanning and CAD design to the final casting.
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This article outlines the most common file formats in 3D printing: STL, a standard in the industry; OBJ, known for its ability to include color and texture information; AMF, offering enhanced geometry and color representation; and 3MF, supporting multiple colors, materials, and other characteristics
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Metal 3D printing has emerged as a game-changing technology, also in the construction of custom fixtures. The perfect example for this is the case study on Hoedtke Metall- und Lasertechnik, which illustrates how metal additive meets the demands of complex projects and delivers significant advantages
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The Microfluidics Core Facility at Heidelberg University successfully uses the 3D printing technology of projection micro-stereolithography (PµSL) from BMF. Sophisticated research projects are supported with microparts such as microwells, various microfluidic devices and “organs-on-a-chip”.
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How The COR ZERO Kickstarter campaign aims to revolutionize the 3D printing space by transforming makers into manufacturers.
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How additive manufacturing can improve efficiency in leading manufacturing companies like INDEX group.
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Discover how flux and solder merge to form solder paste, a vital ingredient in the reliability of electronics.
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This article delves into flame-retardant plastics typically used to produce parts through 3D printing, CNC machining, and formative manufacturing technologies. It also covers the complexities of flame retardancy and industry standards, such as the UL 94 rating.
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In this episode, we explore an innovative use of earth-based materials in 3D printing by ETH Zurich researchers to revolutionize the construction industry with sustainable and eco-friendly building techniques to pave the way for greener architecture and sustainable living.
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The BMF parts were able to withstand the extreme temperature enabling Z-Axis to use standard electronic system manufacturing techniques using 3D printed connectors.
Inspired by the architecture of human bone’s tough outer layer, engineers at Princeton have developed a cement-based material that is 5.6 times more damage-resistant than standard counterparts.
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Researchers created a smart sensor that attaches to the tip of a syringe to measure, in real time, the concentration and viability of the cells that pass through it – a device that would enable surgeons and biomanufacturers to produce higher quality
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