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Protolab's supported General Drones with the creation of numerous high-density and low-porosity parts that made up the Auxdron LFG; a purpose-built drone which responds to emergencies at sea.
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As an affordable 3D printing filament with excellent mechanical properties, PETG is a must-have material for FDM users. But it is notorious for oozing and stringing during printing.
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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.
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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.
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Scientists at Caltech have figured out how to precisely engineer tiny three-dimensional (3D) metallic pieces with nanoscale dimensions.
A bone-like composite developed at EPFL, in collaboration with researchers from ETH Zurich, Empa and the University of Fribourg, uses naturally occurring enzymes to accelerate mineralization through an energy-efficient, room-temperature process.
The 3D printer filament market is flooded with choices, but what are the best PETG filaments available to engineers today? Here we look at some of the top brands.
A guide for engineers about what sparse infill density refers to, with practical recommendations backed by research and slicing software data.
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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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Protolab's supported General Drones with the creation of numerous high-density and low-porosity parts that made up the Auxdron LFG; a purpose-built drone which responds to emergencies at sea.
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As an affordable 3D printing filament with excellent mechanical properties, PETG is a must-have material for FDM users. But it is notorious for oozing and stringing during printing.
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.
Based on electrodeposition, electroforming is a unique process that enables the production of accurate metal components with complex features like micro-precision perforations.
Lightweighting isn’t a new concept in engineering, but its relevance and importance are evolving. Find out why lightweighting matters today and how you can maximize its potential benefits by applying the latest developments in engineering design technology.
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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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In this episode, we talk about how a new wearable device can combat fatigue and how monitoring BAC via sweat can be a new use case for wearables.
In the intensity of basic training, a smartwatch-based system warns recruits when they are at risk of heat injury.
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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A recent study shed light on the most important factor when it comes to managing asset integrity in refineries, power plants, and pipelines in the field.
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In this episode, we talk about wearable technology that will help improve outcomes for surgery patients and improve the quality of life for man’s best friend.
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.
