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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A team of EPFL engineers has developed a 3D-printing method that uses light to make objects out of opaque resin in a matter of seconds. Their breakthrough could have promising applications in the biomedical industry, such as to make artificial arteries.
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Everything you need to know about 3D printing supports and how to facilitate their removal post printing.
With its low melting point and resistance to warping, PLA is one of the easiest materials to print. However, users should still optimize the PLA bed temperature and nozzle temperature to obtain the best results.
90 Shore A TPE-based elastomer for large 3D-printed rubber-like parts.
Selecting the right filament settings, print temperature, and flow rate can help solve the common problem of over extrusion in FDM 3D printing.
When choosing between 3D printer filaments, strength is often a deciding factor. So what is the strongest 3D printer filament? And what does “strength” really mean here?
Find out how to print with one of the most versatile 3D printing materials available as well as which applications it's best suited to.
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An air-breathing jet engine (turbofan) is widely used in aircraft propulsion. AFP systems are used for making the fan blades and containment casing for these jet engines. Here step by step process of making a jet engine blade via the AFP process is explained.
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One of the main reasons why manufacturers and designers prefer injection moulding over other processes is its ability to produce a smooth surface finish. Injection moulding is economical when producing large batches, but how about small batches and prototypes? The evident solution is 3D printing.
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Laser powder bed fusion, a 3D-printing technique, offers potential in the manufacturing industry, particularly when fabricating nickel-titanium shape memory alloys with complex geometries.
Thermoplastic polyurethane is one of the best flexible 3D printing materials, but TPU print settings differ greatly from rigid material settings and can be difficult to configure.
Post-curing is an important step in SLA 3D printing. Knowing how long to cure resin 3D prints and what curing methods to use can help you attain the highest quality parts.
There are many ways to be more sustainable and respectful to our planet. One key way lies within production. How can this process become more sustainable while still being competitive?
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The report shows the 3D printing industry growing after a pandemic-related slowdown.
Retraction is a useful feature of FDM 3D printers that helps to prevent common issues like oozing and stringing. Cura retraction settings enable precise control over the retraction process, but the parameters can be confusing to beginners.
