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In this article we’re covering all you need to know about BigRep PLA, an easy-to-use filament that has been engineered to address the specific conditions and challenges of large-scale 3D printing. We’ll be looking at the material’s benefits, material properties, best practices, application areas, and more.
Either when you are buying a printer or using a platform, strong customer service is integral to the broader success of your 3D printing project.
Advances in the 3D printing of living tissue – a field known as bioprinting – puts within reach the possibility of fabricating whole organs from scratch and implanting them in living beings. A multidisciplinary team from Stanford received a federal contract to do just that.
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StructCode, developed by MIT CSAIL researchers, encodes machine-readable data in laser-cut objects by modifying their fabrication features.
Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) offers a unique balance of flexibility and durability in 3D printing. Utilizing Selective Laser Sintering, it's ideal for various industrial applications, from footwear to machinery dampening.
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Join the 3D Printing FGF Engineering Challenge and explore the possibilities of 3D Printing with granulates.
In this video we look at why it is worthwhile 3D printing living hinges and how best to make them work with some useful design considerations.
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ABS is one of the most widely used thermoplastics in FDM 3D printing. Here we look at how to navigate ABS 3D printing in terms of slicer settings, post-processing, and more.
Manufacturing Futures Institute funds a biomanufacturing research project that could revolutionize microchip production for use in medical devices and engineered tissue.
SLS 3D Printing: An Eco-Friendly 3D manufacturing solution that reduces waste and energy use while enabling on-demand production and quick customization
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Known for its continuous 3D structure, the gyroid infill pattern is among the best for its strength-to-density ratio. The infill pattern is also highly rated for print speed. Let’s take a look at why that is.
Are you looking to cut costs for your injection molding parts without compromising on quality and functionality? While injection molding process may seem costly compared to CNC machining and 3D printing, there are opportunities to optimize the part and achieve significant cost savings. Here are 6 injection molding design considerations to save you money.
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Introducing the third article in a new series. 3D printing is helping to usher the trillion-dollar packaging industry into the future.
With its ability to transform rough, layered surfaces into sleek, professional-grade finishes, vapour smoothing emerges as a game-changing post-processing technique in the realm of 3D printing. This article will dig into its specificities, benefits and applications.
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Sintratec, a Swiss startup specializing in Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) 3D printers, is in the process of testing their new machine, the Sintratec S2.
