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FDM 3D printers are reliable and cost-effective, but the appearance of layer lines can ruin a good print. Fortunately, it is possible to smooth PLA parts using a variety of methods.
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Nylon parts are used widely, but when standard nylon is not tough enough, glass filled nylon is a good candidate. This polyamide engineering plastic offers higher strength, stiffness and heat resistance by adding powdered glass to nylon resin or compounding nylon with glass fibres.
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.
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Digital transformations can have significant upside for the businesses that undertake them: improved efficiency, increased output, reduced costs, and more stable operations to name a few.
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Wet 3D printer filament can lead to ruined prints. Fortunately, proper storage and drying techniques can help prevent and solve the problem. Here’s what to know.
FDM 3D printers are reliable and cost-effective, but the appearance of layer lines can ruin a good print. Fortunately, it is possible to smooth PLA parts using a variety of methods.
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Designed as a necklace-style wearable in a 3D-printed case, SpeeChin is capable of recognizing 54 English and 44 Chinese voice commands — even if the wearer never says anything out loud.
This video will look deeper into CNC automation, but perhaps not in the way you think. We will aim to give you insights on how automation can help prove your design and optimise your part and process for cost effective, quick CNC production.
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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.
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?
Tapis Magique is a pressure-sensitive, knitted electronic textile carpet that generates 3D sensor data based on body gestures and drives an immersive sonic environment in real time.
Here’s what you need to know about recycling PLA 3D printer filament and cutting back on 3D printing plastic waste.
Electroforming and 3D Printing are both additive manufacturing processes. Whereas Electroforming builds up precision metal parts atom by atom, 3D Printing works by applying materials in droplets through a small diameter nozzle and “print” layer by layer to build up the product.
Electroforming is an additive manufacturing process specialized for the production of high precision metal parts. Its uniqueness is that you can grow metal parts atom by atom, providing extreme accuracy and high aspect ratios.
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.
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