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While it seems like we have only skimmed the surface of all the ways 3D printing could eventually transform our lives, it increasingly emerges as a truly out-of-this-world component.
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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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With just one month before the South Asian 3D printing trade show, we look at the events and showcases visitors will be able to take part in.
Lean manufacturing focuses on creating more value with less waste. Pioneered by Toyota in the 1950s, this approach helps businesses streamline processes, improve efficiency, and eliminate activities that don't add value to the final product.
Following a successful crowdfunding campaign, the FibreSeeker 3 from FibreSeek is bringing continuous carbon fiber printing to a new audience.
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While it seems like we have only skimmed the surface of all the ways 3D printing could eventually transform our lives, it increasingly emerges as a truly out-of-this-world component.
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Machine safety is a complex and evolving subject, with constant changes required to keep up with the demands of new technology.
Brought to you by Protolabs in partnership with Wevolver and The IET, the series consists of recorded presentations and round table discussions from world leading experts in the various fields of sustainability.
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Mass customization and 3D printing make a good combination. Discover how you can make customers part of the product creation process with 3D printing.
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For several reasons, the role of a metrologist has evolved in recent years. First, metrologists must inspect increasingly complex parts, often composed of free forms and embellished with multiple finishes.
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Through this interview with head of Design Studio Alexandre d'Orsetti, we have reviewed 6 high-performance Additive Manufacturing materials, as well as the possibilities they open up
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Most traditional 3D printers create a shape by excreting a synthetic resin layer by layer, which is then hardened using UV light. Thanks to the abundance of scientific activity in this field, we have a number of resins and 3D printing methods to choose from.
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Metal 3D printing can also be known as DMLS (Direct Metal Laser Sintering), and DMLM (Direct Metal Laser Melting) is an additive layer technology. A metal 3D printer uses a laser beam to melt 20-60 micron layers of metal powder on top of one another.
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Dougie Mann wanted to make it easier for people with disabilities to use smartphones. His end product is a 3D printed keyboard with just 5 buttons instead of 50.
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Tools that enhance human capabilities and flexible manufacturing systems are necessary to deliver on the core promises of the 4th industrial revolution.
M.D.C. DESIGN srl is a young, dynamic company that firmly believes in sharing individual experience with the entire group, and developing the highest quality standards in design and production.
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As an authorised distributor of ABB products and safety items, we at Rowse have seen and installed many systems that use light curtains. While these are now quite widely used, there still seem to be several misconceptions about how light curtains are supposed to function.
We interviewed Guillaume de Calan, engineer and co-founder of Nanoe, a ceramics material manufacturing company. Read how he set up his own Additive Manufacturing ceramics process, and what this combination allows for.
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In a series of blog posts, we're highlighting companies that provide valuable knowledge to understand the state of the art of technology. First in this series: Manufacturing.
The current revolution brought by 3D printing extends to the most surprising applications, even the ones as far removed as possible from the traditional “geek” sphere. One example: fashion!
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