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TPU is known for its impressive elasticity, wear resistance, and impact strength. These properties make it a go-to material for applications that require flexibility under pressure.
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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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MJF 3D printing is a polymer powder-bed fusion process engineered for high throughput and mechanical consistency. Unlike legacy methods, it delivers functional, end-use parts with near-isotropic properties, making it a highly viable alternative to injection molding for low-to-mid volume production.
Designing custom fixtures is usually time-consuming and CAD-heavy. Fixturemate tool is a parametric online configurator available exclusively for Xometry users.
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TPU is known for its impressive elasticity, wear resistance, and impact strength. These properties make it a go-to material for applications that require flexibility under pressure.
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In this article we'll break down the key factors that define what makes a 3D printer reliable, from durable hardware, design engineering, software security and ecosystem integration. Whether you're scaling production or streamlining prototyping, here's what to look for and how UltiMaker stands out.
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An AI pipeline developed by CSAIL researchers enables unique hydrodynamic designs for bodyboard-sized vehicles that glide underwater and could help scientists gather marine data.
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PhD candidate Sabrina Corsetti builds photonic devices that manipulate light to enable previously unimaginable applications, like pocket-sized 3D printers.
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Slicing turns a digital 3D model into machine-readable instructions for your 3D printer. This article looks at how 3D printing slicers work and how to use them.
Working with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, researchers show bridge corrosion can be repaired on-site using additive manufacturing.
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Looking for the perfect UV-resistant materials for 3D printing, injection molding, or CNC machining? You're in the right place! This article offers practical tips on choosing materials, stabilization methods, and smart design strategies for products exposed to ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
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Researchers are developing a living material that actively extracts carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Photosynthetic cyanobacteria grow inside it, forming biomass and solid minerals and thus binding CO2 in two different manners.
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