Product designing is a challenging work, as most manufacturing time and product cost are determined by initial product design. If the product is not designed for manufacturing and cost, it will be doomed to have low-processing efficiency and high-cost in product manufacturing.
Understanding the causes behind 3D printer nozzle clogs and learning the best ways to clean nozzles for superior 3D printing results.
Lattice structures are becoming increasingly common in product design. But what are they exactly, and how can you take advantage of them to develop the next generation of high-performing 3D printed products? This article guides you through the basics of lattice structures to get you started.
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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In this episode, we explore how researchers have developed an AI system that can watch a 3D print as it's being made, detect mistakes, and automatically correct them before the print fails
Unlock increased productivity with the BigRep ONE.5X, a cutting-edge large-scale FDM 3D printing.
A live panel on how China, Europe, and the US are building, certifying, and reconciling additive manufacturing standards, and where those approaches still don't line up.
How engineers measure jitter, crosstalk, impedance, eye margin, and BER for reliable PCB designs
What is Swiss machining? This guide explains how Swiss-type lathes work, how they differ from conventional lathes, and when to use them.
What is a CNC router? This guide explains how a CNC router works, what it is built from, the materials it cuts, and where it fits among CNC machines.
A crystal oscillator circuit uses a quartz crystal and an amplifier to generate a highly stable frequency reference. This guide explains Pierce oscillator design, load capacitance, negative resistance, drive level, startup behavior, and frequency stability in microcontrollers and RF systems.
Product designing is a challenging work, as most manufacturing time and product cost are determined by initial product design. If the product is not designed for manufacturing and cost, it will be doomed to have low-processing efficiency and high-cost in product manufacturing.
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Understanding the causes behind 3D printer nozzle clogs and learning the best ways to clean nozzles for superior 3D printing results.
Lattice structures are becoming increasingly common in product design. But what are they exactly, and how can you take advantage of them to develop the next generation of high-performing 3D printed products? This article guides you through the basics of lattice structures to get you started.
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Modeled in software before being printed on a commercial 3D printer in a single pass, these "lenticular objects" from MIT show different imagery depending on the angle at which they're viewed — for everything from exercise form feedback to secret messaging.
As an electronics engineer, you need to ensure PCBA documentation is clean, complete, and up to date. Here are MacroFab's tips to help you overcome common documentation challenges that can keep your designs from reaching their maximum production potential
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Relying on single-sourced components is a risky move that constricts your supply chain options and pins your product's future to one option. What happens if that option disappears? We have tips that can protect you from single-sourcing uncertainty.
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Aftermarket: 3D scanning as a preliminary step in the production of prototypes and samples of accessories for custom bikes
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Prints covered in plastic cobwebs? Like many FDM users, you’re probably the victim of 3D printer stringing. Fortunately, stringing can be prevented via printer maintenance and adjustment of slicer settings.
Researchers in Maastricht and Leuven used ProbeFix Dynamic for a pioneering study using dynamic ultrasound imaging and 3D motion tracking in Nordic hamstring curl, single-leg Roman chair, and single-leg deadlift.
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Surface imperfections on a 3D print can be frustrating but they’re not insurmountable. Here is how to prevent and fix 3D print blobs and zits by adjusting 3D printer and slicer settings.
Imagine you could create thousands of options for a single design the push of a button and then you just pick the best option! Generative design makes this possible.
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In this video we look at the huge number of post-processing options that can improve a DMLS part’s dimensional accuracy, surface finish quality, and mechanical properties.
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An Idea Transformed into a Device Protecting Those in Offices, Schools and Factories
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Need to turn up the heat on plastic parts? Here are eight high-temperature polymers you should know about
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This is an insight interview style video. This week’s video looks at how exactly you can reduce costs when designing your injection moulded parts. From textured surfaces and writing to undercut features.
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