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One way to enhance the capabilities of your plastic printed parts are heat set inserts. Read on to find out what they are and how they work.
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One way to enhance the capabilities of your plastic printed parts are heat set inserts. Read on to find out what they are and how they work.
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Aerojet Rocketdyne engineers optimized a key component of their Reaction Control System (RCS) quad thruster using additive manufacturing. Not only is the new space engine part 67% lighter, but it also contributes to the reduction of the overall production cost of the thruster by 66%
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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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From hydraulic engineering to art, flagship 3D printer by BigRep is enabling researchers to drive innovation in their fields.
Amir Barati Farimani is teaching 3D printers to see, diagnose, and self-correct errors in real time using a new large language model. The AI-powered system works with any 3D printer to produce stronger parts and automate quality assurance.
A deep dive into the physics, properties, and practical applications of 3D printing filaments, from everyday polylactic acid to performance composites.
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One way to enhance the capabilities of your plastic printed parts are heat set inserts. Read on to find out what they are and how they work.
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Engineers have tremendous leverage in humanity's race to curb the most disastrous impacts of climate change. Massless offers a framework to accelerate innovation and decelerate climate change at the same time.
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Aerojet Rocketdyne engineers optimized a key component of their Reaction Control System (RCS) quad thruster using additive manufacturing. Not only is the new space engine part 67% lighter, but it also contributes to the reduction of the overall production cost of the thruster by 66%
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Brims, rafts, and skirts are FDM 3D printing techniques that can enable better bed adhesion and print stability. Here’s how and when to use them.
Nozzle diameter and layer height can both greatly affect the resolution, printing time, and appearance of 3D printed parts. They are also connected to each other in an important way.
Along with prototyping, additive manufacturing has also found its way into end-use fully functional component production. In many sectors, 3D printing is employed along with conventional technologies like CNC, if not singly.
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Caleigh Goodwin-Schoen and Rebecca Taylor are designing more affordable ways to print colorful 3D models of biological nanostructures, like proteins and DNA.
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Durable, flexible, and chemically resistant, PETG is a valuable 3D printing filament with a small price tag. However, the ideal PETG bed temperature is higher than other materials.
Find out how tree supports can help you use less material while being easier to remove and leaving your model with little to no scarring.
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Thanks to its durability, chemical resistance, and low shrinkage, PETG filament is fast gaining popularity. However, it can be difficult to print without careful preparation and adjustment of 3D printer settings.
3D printers promise endless applications. However, sometimes reality gets in the way of that promise. One example of where that can happen is when trying to print something that needs to hold water, only to watch it leak like a sieve. Read on to find out to avoid such a tragic waste of liquid.
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Z banding is a common problem that makers face when 3D printing. Read on to understand what Z banding is, what causes it, and how to fix it.
Whether you use a glass plate, PEI sheet, or something else, cleaning your build surface is essential to getting good prints. But how do you do it quickly and effectively, and without damaging the bed?
For the second consecutive year, we have compiled a list of Campus companies that Eindhoven, the Netherlands and the world will hear more about in 2022. This year, we’re focusing on companies created in High Tech Campus’s startup ecosystem, or that landed on the Campus during 2021.
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3D printers might seem like a magic box that can do anything, but the truth is that they’re a tool just like any other. To get the most out of them, you need to know how to use them properly. Today we’ll talk about 5 ways that you can get more out of a 3D printer for classroom use.
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