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Designed around a novel DNA aptamer, this flexible sensor array can pick up your cortisol — and therefore stress — levels by sampling your sweat, and transmit readings to a nearby smartphone or other device for long-term tracking.
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A guide for engineers about what sparse infill density refers to, with practical recommendations backed by research and slicing software data.
A thorough tutorial for digital design engineers, hardware engineers, and electronics students on how to calibrate a 3D printer effectively. It covers theory and practical implementations.
Vertical fine artifacts (VFA) are microscopic ridges that can degrade the appearance of 3D printed parts. This article explains how to mitigate them.
Harness the potential of additive manufacturing by learning how to use a 3D printer. This guide provides the basics for digital design engineers, hardware engineers, and electronics students.
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Article #1 of Connectivity and Sensing in Harsh Environments Series: Electrical components that enable the transfer of control and power are improving to fulfill the requirements of cutting-edge industrial applications.
Designed around a novel DNA aptamer, this flexible sensor array can pick up your cortisol — and therefore stress — levels by sampling your sweat, and transmit readings to a nearby smartphone or other device for long-term tracking.
During material supply shortages, consider these resin substitutes for ABS, PC, PP, and other commonly moulded thermoplastics.
Typical industries that use 3D printing are automotive and medical, but you probably don't expect to hear fashion and jewellery. However, these industries are increasingly turning to 3D printing due to its ability to produce fine details, iterate designs quickly and display quality finishes.
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Here’s what you need to know about recycling PLA 3D printer filament and cutting back on 3D printing plastic waste.
3D printer slicing software Cura lets users choose from a range of infill patterns. But what are the differences between patterns like Grid, Cubic, and Zig-zag, and how do you choose between them?
FDM 3D printer users who want more elasticity from their prints often turn to TPU filament, a flexible alternative to PLA with numerous benefits. But what else should you consider when looking at TPU vs PLA?
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.
To satisfy the increasing requirements for speed and accuracy of Quadcopters, a Ph.D. student proposed novel designs and approaches in estimation and control algorithms.
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Though aluminum 3D printing has traditionally been a challenge, big advances have been made in recent years. Here's everything you need to know about aluminum additive manufacturing, from applications and technologies, to what alloys are available.
The emergence of 3D printing has reshaped many industries, from manufacturing and construction to automotive and aerospace. What was previously seen as a novelty or niche solution by some has become a maturing technology, shifting from “rapid prototyping” to “additive manufacturing.”
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The HandySCAN BLACK Elite 3D scanner has become an integral part of quality control
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