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High-performance thermoplastic composites can be used to replace metals. While PEEK is the benchmark for engineering performance, reinforced PPS is a genuine low-cost alternative.
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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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A $2.6M project will fine tune an advanced manufacturing approach that opens doors to more power-dense and sustainable magnetic materials.
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The integration of 3D printing technology is revolutionizing the way wheelchairs are designed and produced. This innovative approach is not only making production more efficient and cost-effective but also allowing for new levels of personalization.
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What is 3D printing? This article goes over the basics of 3D printing, otherwise known as additive manufacturing, covering its engineering principles and applications.
3D Printing Supports: Types, Settings, and Removal (2026)
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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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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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In this episode, we explore how researchers have developed an AI system that can watch a 3D print as it's being made, detect mistakes, and automatically correct them before the print fails
In this episode, we explore a new 3D printable material that can quickly transform into a strong, bone-like scaffold capable of supporting new bone growth. Learn how this breakthrough could lead to faster recovery times and improve treatments for patients with serious bone injuries.
Unlock increased productivity with the BigRep ONE.5X, a cutting-edge large-scale FDM 3D printing.
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A live panel on how China, Europe, and the US are building, certifying, and reconciling additive manufacturing standards, and where those approaches still don't line up.
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High-performance thermoplastic composites can be used to replace metals. While PEEK is the benchmark for engineering performance, reinforced PPS is a genuine low-cost alternative.
A $2.6M project will fine tune an advanced manufacturing approach that opens doors to more power-dense and sustainable magnetic materials.
3 minutes read
The integration of 3D printing technology is revolutionizing the way wheelchairs are designed and produced. This innovative approach is not only making production more efficient and cost-effective but also allowing for new levels of personalization.
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In this episode, we discuss how MIT researchers are leveraging a state of the art 3D printer to create much more efficient field electron emitters which could unlock huge potential for ion propulsion in space travel!
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Audi Sport truly excels in constantly finding more efficiency. By starting 3D printing for their tools they’ve reduced tool production cost over 80% while delivering these tools to the workers in a day instead of several weeks.
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In this article we discuss the many of the 3D printing problems you may encounter when working with FDM, as well as their common causes and helpful fixes.
Construction project Milestone continues with four new and improved 3D-printed owner-occupied homes that now also go up in the air.
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With a complex assembly of optical and mechanical components, resin 3D printers can produce a range of defects and errors. Here we attempt to categorize and solve resin print failure types.
In this video we look at the various additive manufacturing technologies – outlining how they work, focussing on how to approach 3D printing with production in mind.
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A new study that integrates machine learning, optimization, 3D printing and stress experiments allowed engineers to gain insight into these natural wonders by developing a material that replicates the functionalities of human bone for orthopedic femur restoration.
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Fixture design in CAD software is time-consuming – even for experienced engineers. fixturemate is an intuitive web-based software that allows anyone to design fixtures fast, whether you're familiar with CAD or not.
With the launch of the UltiMaker Factor 4 came a new 3D printing material: UltiMaker PPS CF.
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Smaller than a coin, this optical device could enable rapid prototyping on the go.
The 3D printing world is evolving rapidly, offering new business opportunities. But with this comes a crucial decision: invest in 3D printing equipment or outsource? Both options have merits and drawbacks, and the best choice depends on specific business factors. Learn how to decide smart.
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The Right-to-Repair movement is making waves, pushing for greater access to spare parts and repair options. However. many companies are uncertain about how to meet this growing demand. One promising solution lies in the potential of 3D printing.
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