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FACTUREE supplies components for fusion research facility at the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics
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Protolabs climbs aboard the fourth agri-revolution by 3D printing two different parts for Small Robot Company's latest agri-robot, the Tom V4.
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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.
CNC machining or 3D printing? Learn which manufacturing method is best for your project.
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Binder jetting is accurate, fast, and more affordable than powder bed fusion processes like DMLS. Here we examine the process, its advantages and disadvantages, and its most promising applications.
One of the perceived drawbacks of some 3D printing processes is that they produce parts that look and feel a bit rough. Vapour smoothing is a great way to remove these rough surface features on certain 3D-printed parts.
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Hygroscopic materials, like Nylon, absorb moisture, impacting print quality. Despite manufacturers' claims of low moisture content, over 55% of neat Nylon filaments are too wet out of the package. Drying these materials is crucial, but often the provided instructions are insufficient.
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Explained: 3D Printing with Flame Retardant Polymers
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This article explores the post-processing operations available for SLS and MJF printed parts, their application, and their pros and cons
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Additive electronics is intrinsically more sustainable than subtractive processes. Yet the current materials are often based on metallic inks and plastic substrates. This is a particular issue in medical wearables with disposable devices. Hence the need to develop sustainable material options
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From current standards to overcoming obstacles, this article offers a comprehensive understanding of the vital concept and its role in achieving desired quality and aesthetics in various industries.
With amputees in war-torn Ukraine nearing half million, the Canadian non-profit organization Victoria Hand Project (VHP) is combining innovative materials from BASF Forward AM with UltiMaker 3D Printers’ robust construction to provide high-performance prosthetics to those in urgent need.
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Freudenberg Performance Materials, a leading global developer and manufacturer of innovative technical textiles, explores new paths with its procurement of components. In this endeavor, the company has chosen FACTUREE – The Online Manufacturer as its supplier for various parts, including cut and bent sheet metal parts.
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The development of digital technology has revolutionised life as we know it.
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Additive electronics is sustainable reduceing copper and water consumption vs. the traditional PCB production processes by 70% and 95%, respectively whilst reducing the carbon footprint by 75%. Here you will read about the latest advances by one of the leading firms in the field from Japan
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