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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In this episode, we talk about how a new handheld 3D printer can revolutionize wound treatment in space and the duct tape inspired gel aiming to eliminate complications caused by gastrointestinal surgery.
3D printing offers unparalleled freedom when it comes to the appearance of the objects you print. It’s possible to change the color, texture, size, and shape of your print, just by changing what material you use.
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Since ordering supplies from Earth won’t be practical, the astronauts will have to fabricate their own components for equipment and other products through additive manufacturing, better known as 3D printing.
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Learn how the ZOELLER Group now takes just days rather than weeks to develop and optimize its custom-made components thanks to their large-format 3D printers.
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Human cells in a 3D printer that can be used to cover wounds like a sticking plaster – this is the long-term goal of the Bioprint FirstAid experiment. As part of his 'Cosmic Kiss' mission, German ESA astronaut Matthias Maurer has now carried out this series of experiments on the ISS.
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For anyone looking to make a new product or improve an existing one, rapid prototyping is an invaluable tool. This article will guide you through how you can incorporate 3D printing into your rapid prototyping process while also reducing your costs and time to market.
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Using a modified 3D printer small enough to fit on a desk, a research team has successfully printed a fully-functional OLED display panel with impressive performance and flexibility.
An MIT team develops 3D-printed tags to classify and store data on physical objects.
DTU researchers detail a technique, effectively operating like a CT scanner running in reverse, for printing 3D objects which can vary in hardness — and claim it could make printing complete instantly in the future.
In this episode, we talk about additive manufacturing being used to create fuel injection nozzles for marine applications and the subterranean 3D printed drone being used to combat food insecurity.
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Giving design engineers access to a comprehensive manufacturing network builds resilience and improves innovation.
3D printing offers a new and accessible way to put manufacturing back in the heart of young people in Belfast, who aspire to design and reimagine the future.
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When it comes to desktop 3D printing, buyers have two main options: resin printers that use photopolymerization technology, or filament printers that extrude molten thermoplastic. Both have their strengths and weaknesses.
What technologies have had the biggest positive impact on education at every level and across every subject? Projectors, printers, laptops, and personal computers? We believe that in a decade's time, anyone asking that question will not hesitate to add 3D printers to the list.
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In this episode, we reflect on some of our favorite topics from 2021 and discuss the goals for the podcast in 2022.
