Explore black anodising, a key finish in manufacturing, and gain insights into the detailed process from pre-treatment to sealing. Understand its practical applications in industries such as aerospace and robotics, known for its durability and corrosion resistance in components.
Multi-material printing without inks? The technology’s on-demand and in-situ nanoparticle generation and real-time sintering capability allow the printing of various electronics and functional devices with pure, multifunctional, hybrid materials printing - without inks and with bulk properties!
The global surge in thermoplastics demand has led to increased production and plastic waste, surpassing annual production levels, necessitating the development of sustainable recycling methods and practices throughout the product life cycle to mitigate environmental impacts.
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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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.
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.
How engineers measure jitter, crosstalk, impedance, eye margin, and BER for reliable PCB designs
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.
Explore black anodising, a key finish in manufacturing, and gain insights into the detailed process from pre-treatment to sealing. Understand its practical applications in industries such as aerospace and robotics, known for its durability and corrosion resistance in components.
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Multi-material printing without inks? The technology’s on-demand and in-situ nanoparticle generation and real-time sintering capability allow the printing of various electronics and functional devices with pure, multifunctional, hybrid materials printing - without inks and with bulk properties!
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The global surge in thermoplastics demand has led to increased production and plastic waste, surpassing annual production levels, necessitating the development of sustainable recycling methods and practices throughout the product life cycle to mitigate environmental impacts.
This article introduces typical applications of Electroforming in the field of filtration in the Food & Beverage industry.
The automotive industry is undergoing a huge transformation. As the world moves towards more sustainable energy sources, electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming a driving force to transition from gas-powered cars.
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Research institute adopts Freeform Injection Molding to provide rapid prototyping of complex metal parts
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Adequate component spacing is typically not high on the PCB designer's list of priorities, but oversights can be frustrating and could demand substantial re-work. Here we look at an example, give general guidelines and look at how tools can be used to educate designers and save time.
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Marcus Foston takes a detailed look at lignin disassembly on path to replace petroleum with renewables
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A new process for microscale 3D printing creates particles of nearly any shape for applications in medicine, manufacturing, research and more – at the pace of up to 1 million particles a day.
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3D printed food might have started as a novelty, but this niche area of additive manufacturing is giving producers and consumers food for thought.
The Laboratory of Sustainability Robotics of the Swiss Empa institute develops a special drone for firefighting operations. Lightweight, stable and temperature resistant parts manufactured with SLS 3D printing is the key to success.
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This article provides a detailed understanding of microprocessor vs integrated circuit, their basics, key differences, future trends, challenges, and how they synergize to form the backbone of our digital systems.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is providing an opportunity for the electronics industry to accelerate design and development and speed up part sourcing.
Reducing the carbon footprint of 3D printing requires work from 3D printer manufacturers and end-users. Nexa3D’s resin printers are built using recyclable materials and allow users to print responsibly too.
Composites are materials composed of a matrix and reinforcement, offering unique advantages and properties derived from both components.
