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A detailed comparison of Orca Slicer vs Cura, two leading 3D printing slicers, evaluating slicing algorithms, features, usability, and real-world print results
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A detailed comparison of Orca Slicer vs Cura, two leading 3D printing slicers, evaluating slicing algorithms, features, usability, and real-world print results
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In this episode, we discuss how Harvard researchers cracked the code of 3D printing “shapeshifting” materials and why their efforts lay the groundwork for other innovations in the material science field.
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Flexible hybrid electronics (FHE) enable bendable, stretchable devices for healthcare, consumer tech, and automotive. Explore how electronics manufacturers are leveraging FHE to meet new requirements across industries.
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What is 3D printing? This article goes over the basics of 3D printing, otherwise known as additive manufacturing, covering its engineering principles and applications.
Different Filament Types: A Technical Guide for Engineers
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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 deep dive into the physics, properties, and practical applications of 3D printing filaments, from everyday polylactic acid to performance composites.
Using a fleet of printers including an UltiMaker S3 and a MakerBot Method X, the team at Ocean Alliance was able to design, prototype, and build a sophisticated drone-based tagging system from the ground up.
This guide explores how to leverage infill to balance structural integrity with efficiency, ensuring your 3D prints meet specific performance needs while minimizing waste and production time.
In this article, I'll share key tips to help you design more reliable, high-performance parts for Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing.
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A detailed comparison of Orca Slicer vs Cura, two leading 3D printing slicers, evaluating slicing algorithms, features, usability, and real-world print results
In this episode, we discuss how Harvard researchers cracked the code of 3D printing “shapeshifting” materials and why their efforts lay the groundwork for other innovations in the material science field.
13 minutes read
Flexible hybrid electronics (FHE) enable bendable, stretchable devices for healthcare, consumer tech, and automotive. Explore how electronics manufacturers are leveraging FHE to meet new requirements across industries.
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This article will examine how 3D printing can be integrated across different levels of education and how it helps equip students with essential skills for their future workplace.
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3D printed molds offer a compelling alternative for injection molding applications, particularly for prototyping and low-volume production.
Metal (Powder) Injection Molding (MIM) is an advanced manufacturing process that combines the versatility of plastic injection molding with the material strength of powdered metals and ceramics.
3D printing materials filled with precise quantities of nanoparticles are making a profound impact on industries like electronics, healthcare, and aerospace
In this episode, we chat about the efforts of researchers at ETH Zurich to dehumidify indoor spaces using waste material in an effort to reduce energy consumption & help Switzerland hit their net zero emissions goal by 2050!
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In this article we’ll take a look specifically at FDM printers and explore the factors that influence how long a 3D printer can remain functional and reliable - and what you can do to ensure that your printer stays at the top of its game for longer.
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This article delves into the essential roles that jigs and fixtures play in streamlining manufacturing processes.
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New 3D printing technique fabricates highly complex and controllable ceramic nanostructures that could be the key to emerging engineering systems.
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Discover how NOVA’s Smart Dispenser module unlocks consistent and high-precision trace printing for a range of ink viscosities.
Additive printing, commonly known as 3D printing, has rapidly emerged as one of the most transformative technologies in manufacturing. By allowing manufacturers to build objects layer by layer, this technique has revolutionized the way products are designed, produced, and customized.
Both FDM & FFF create three-dimensional objects by extruding melted thermoplastic filament through a nozzle, building up layers to form the final product. The distinction between FDM and FFF lies not in the technology itself, but in their origins.
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CAD file types are fundamental to modern engineering workflows. This guide explores different CAD file formats, explaining their uses, advantages, and how to choose the right format.
