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Building on the NimbleTrack series’ core strengths—wireless freedom, lightweight portability, and high accuracy—this intelligent system takes detail capture to the next level. With high-performance industrial cameras and smart algorithms, it reveals the finest features with exceptional precision.
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Powered by SCANTECH’s cutting-edge wireless technology and adaptive photogrammetry, the KSCAN-X redefines large-scale 3D measurements.
Engineers Wiki. Most Asked Questions.
Comprehensive Guide
What is 3D printing? This article goes over the basics of 3D printing, otherwise known as additive manufacturing, covering its engineering principles and applications.
What Is Swiss Machining? Swiss-Type CNC Lathes Explained
By Benedict O'Neill.
10 minutes read.
What Is a CNC Router? An Introduction for Engineers
By Benedict O'Neill.
10 minutes read.
Motor Control Circuit Guide: Contactors and Wiring
By Muhammad Sufyan.
11 minutes read.
The Seebeck Effect: Principles, Materials and Applications
By Abiola Ayodele.
17 minutes read.
What Is PLA? Composition, Properties, and Uses of Polylactic Acid
By Tasos Polygenis.
12 minutes read.
ORGANIZATIONS. SHAPING THE INDUSTRY.
The Next Byte
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The Next Byte Podcast is hosted by two young engineers - Daniel and Farbod - who select the most interesting tech/engineering cont...
165 Posts
TAGGED WITH 3d printing
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.
webinar | JUN 29 - JUN 29, 2026
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.
TAGGED WITH digital fabrication
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.
Learn how the AND truth table works, understand how AND gates are shown in circuit diagrams, and where they are used in real systems.
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event | JUL 08 - JUL 10, 2025
Organized by A*STARs Research Institutes and Universities, and the 4D Printing Society
Building on the NimbleTrack series’ core strengths—wireless freedom, lightweight portability, and high accuracy—this intelligent system takes detail capture to the next level. With high-performance industrial cameras and smart algorithms, it reveals the finest features with exceptional precision.
3 minutes read
Powered by SCANTECH’s cutting-edge wireless technology and adaptive photogrammetry, the KSCAN-X redefines large-scale 3D measurements.
2 minutes read
New electronics printing technologies enable the production of miniature, high-performance 3D electronic devices, with nanomaterials being key to the process
“Xstrings” method enables users to produce cable-driven objects, automatically assembling bionic robots, sculptures, and dynamic fashion designs.
This article provides an in-depth overview of the various PCB components that make up electronic circuits – from passive elements like resistors and capacitors to active semiconductors and electromechanical devices.
UltiMaker’s ecosystem, including Digital Factory for remote print management, enables defense organizations to integrate 3D printing into their workflows effectively. In this article, we aim to outline the key benefits and some of the potential applications of 3D printing in defense.
3 minutes read
Exploring tangible AI-driven improvements—from ideation to failure prediction—that are transforming additive manufacturing.
4 minutes read
MIT engineers developed a way to grow artificial tissues that look and act like their natural counterparts.
With Xsens motion capture technology
3 minutes read
A detailed comparison of Orca Slicer vs Cura, two leading 3D printing slicers, evaluating slicing algorithms, features, usability, and real-world print results
Enhance stamping processes with faster, more accurate simulations that reduce costs, improve part quality, and meet the needs of various stakeholders using ESI's innovative software tools.
Push buttons, the essential tool used within machines to control various actions. When using pushbuttons, you can follow the IEC/EN 6024-1:2006+A1:2009 Safety of Machinery standard, if applicable. The standard outlines which types and colours of push buttons you should use and for what application.
Has your electric motor failed? Ensuring that your motor is operational is critical to businesses. All electric motors have a predetermined life-span. Usually, this is around 30,000 to 40,000 hours. This is highly dependant on proper maintenance and care.
In this episode, we discuss how Harvard researchers cracked the code of 3D printing “shapeshifting” materials and why their efforts lay the groundwork for other innovations in the material science field.
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