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Construction project Milestone continues with four new and improved 3D-printed owner-occupied homes that now also go up in the air.
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With a complex assembly of optical and mechanical components, resin 3D printers can produce a range of defects and errors. Here we attempt to categorize and solve resin print failure types.
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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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Scientists at Caltech have figured out how to precisely engineer tiny three-dimensional (3D) metallic pieces with nanoscale dimensions.
A bone-like composite developed at EPFL, in collaboration with researchers from ETH Zurich, Empa and the University of Fribourg, uses naturally occurring enzymes to accelerate mineralization through an energy-efficient, room-temperature process.
The 3D printer filament market is flooded with choices, but what are the best PETG filaments available to engineers today? Here we look at some of the top brands.
A guide for engineers about what sparse infill density refers to, with practical recommendations backed by research and slicing software data.
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A guide for engineers about what sparse infill density refers to, with practical recommendations backed by research and slicing software data.
A thorough tutorial for digital design engineers, hardware engineers, and electronics students on how to calibrate a 3D printer effectively. It covers theory and practical implementations.
Vertical fine artifacts (VFA) are microscopic ridges that can degrade the appearance of 3D printed parts. This article explains how to mitigate them.
Harness the potential of additive manufacturing by learning how to use a 3D printer. This guide provides the basics for digital design engineers, hardware engineers, and electronics students.
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Construction project Milestone continues with four new and improved 3D-printed owner-occupied homes that now also go up in the air.
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With a complex assembly of optical and mechanical components, resin 3D printers can produce a range of defects and errors. Here we attempt to categorize and solve resin print failure types.
Structured text is a standardized method of organizing and presenting information in a hierarchical format, ensuring precision and consistency in engineering and programming environments.
This article serves as a valuable resource for engineers, delving deep into the world of EMS manufacturing and exploring its significant role in bringing electronic products from ideation to realization.
Fillets and chamfers are usually added to solid models to make them look good and eliminate sharp edges and corners. Many engineers use these features with ease in their CAD models in order to improve the features and elevate the designs. But what is the impact of fillets and chamfers on CNC costs?
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Discover the ultimate standpipe water tank cleaning solution with ROVs. Redefine efficiency, adaptability, and speed for elevated underwater maintenance projects.
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In this video we look at the various additive manufacturing technologies – outlining how they work, focussing on how to approach 3D printing with production in mind.
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Thanks to the MetraSCAN 3D, Amazone can completely scan assemblies to more proactively act to deviations and welding distortions, ensuring more comprehensive dimensional checks.
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Transforming Robotics with Next-Gen Integrated Motion Devices - A Synapticon and Nexperia Case Study
From a component supplier to a strategic partner, Nexperia's collaboration with Synapticon facilitated innovations such as integrated motion devices. These compact units merge control, actuation, and feedback in robot joints, enhancing efficiency and broadening application potential.
Standard data communication protocols like BACnet & Modbus have revolutionized and simplified industrial automation, helping devices to efficiently exchange data. Choosing the best one requires - understanding their key differences, challenges, and advancements, as we discuss in this article.
To strengthen the case for noninvasive BCIs, Carnegie Mellon researchers have demonstrated that through precision neuromodulation using focused ultrasound, the performance of a BCI could be improved for communication.
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This article explores the fundamentals, advantages, and practical uses of Hipot testing, emphasizing its role in electrical safety and reliability, alongside recent advancements and the challenges faced by engineers.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a branch of computer science that has developed a processing system capable of behaving like human intelligence. It can perform reasoning, calculation and analytical tasks and learn from these to improve its performance.
A new study that integrates machine learning, optimization, 3D printing and stress experiments allowed engineers to gain insight into these natural wonders by developing a material that replicates the functionalities of human bone for orthopedic femur restoration.
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Fixture design in CAD software is time-consuming – even for experienced engineers. fixturemate is an intuitive web-based software that allows anyone to design fixtures fast, whether you're familiar with CAD or not.
