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Conformal coatings are polymeric films on printed circuit boards (PCBs) that protect against hazards like moisture, pollution, chemicals, and temperature changes. This layer of material is vital for the longevity and reliability of electronic parts.
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The automotive industry is undergoing a transformative shift with the advent of 3D printing technology for engine components. This revolutionary approach is reshaping how engineers design and produce intricate 3D printable engine parts with unprecedented precision and efficiency.
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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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Need a material that bends but doesn't break? Discover how ductility shapes design and performance
From Functional Prototypes to Complex, Low-Volume Parts.
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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When you are manufacturing components for mining, power stations, and heavy industry, getting the dimensions right is only part of the job. The bigger question is whether a new component will actually fit where it needs to go.
A reference chart for converting between surface finish units, plus Ra values by manufacturing process and the relationship between surface
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Join Altair's global virtual event on May 15, 2025, and discover how to design faster, smarter, and more sustainably. Keynotes, live demos, expert insights - all in one day.
Conformal coatings are polymeric films on printed circuit boards (PCBs) that protect against hazards like moisture, pollution, chemicals, and temperature changes. This layer of material is vital for the longevity and reliability of electronic parts.
The automotive industry is undergoing a transformative shift with the advent of 3D printing technology for engine components. This revolutionary approach is reshaping how engineers design and produce intricate 3D printable engine parts with unprecedented precision and efficiency.
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Read part 1 of 4 in our new articles series exploring TDK’s advanced robotics. This first part delves into how TDK ROS leverage multiprocessor technology to enhance precision, efficiency, and multitasking across service and industrial applications.
Configurable power supplies combine the flexibility of custom designs with the speed and cost-efficiency of modular systems. By enabling tailored voltage, current, and control features, they help engineers address evolving requirements across industrial and medical applications.
SCANTECH's NimbleTrack enabled Waido to design a precision-fit widebody kit for the Tesla Cybertruck—despite complex surfaces and no CAD files. Its wireless, markerless, and high-accuracy scanning captured every detail in just 2 hours, helping create the bold “Cyberbeast” kit, now a bestseller.
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Surface preparation and board cleaning are hot topics in our industry, and an entire history of why this is a debate would be beyond the scope of this article. If you are looking for that type of deep dive, Aqueous has a great reference.
3D printing and injection molding represent two distinct approaches to manufacturing plastic parts and components. While each method has its unique strengths, they can also complement one another in certain production scenarios.
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Stanford bioengineer Mark Skylar-Scott on his “science fiction” quest to 3D print human hearts and other organs on demand, using cells from a patient’s own body.
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The benefits of 3D printing can be exploited by engineers, with high-quality hardware and materials leading to new products across diverse industries
From Lake Constance field tests to a planned Long Beach deployment, Sperra and Pleuger retrofit ocean-depth bentonite spheres (0.5 MW/0.4 MWh) for renewable energy arbitrage and ancillary service markets.
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This article reviews snap-fit joint types, their benefits, essential design tips, and how to select the most suitable joint for your application.
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This article explores AM-Quality, the world’s first in-line quality control solution, designed to provide the speed, precision, and scalability at the heart of AM-Flow’s vision.
Traditional marketing methods no longer suffice in an increasingly digital world. Manufacturers must adopt digital strategies to stay competitive and connect with today's B2B buyers.
Nanomaterials are integrated into the 3D printing process to enhance the performance of printed electronics.
