The rapid evolution of 3D printing technology has made it faster, more automated and capable of greater production volumes. Developments have reached a point where the technology offers manufacturers significant production value. It means manufacturing costs can be significantly reduced in all aspects of manufacturing, all the way from R&D to actual production.
Jigs and fixtures are essential tools on any assembly floor, test lab, or machine shop. In this article, we will go over what they are and how you can supercharge your jigs and fixtures by 3D printing them using carbon fiber composites.
Injection molding company Metro Plastics used 3D printing solutions from UltiMaker to solve long lead time issues on their shop floor.
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EPFL researchers have developed a way to use holograms to guide laser light for ultra-efficient, fast, and precise volumetric 3D printing. The innovation enables cell-compatible, high-resolution 3D printing at scales suitable for biomedical applications.
An annual industry event focused on additive manufacturing, industrial 3D printing, and advanced manufacturing technologies in Europe.
Princeton researchers have combined brain cells and advanced electronics into a 3D device that can be programmed to recognize patterns using computational techniques.
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A technical analysis of 3D printing in healthcare, covering materials, clinical applications, and regulatory considerations for engineers.
Advanced polymer developer Avient brings 3devo filament production in house for streamlined material testing and validation.
Explore the rise of 3D printing food, including market growth, printing technologies, material science, and real-world applications.
The rapid evolution of 3D printing technology has made it faster, more automated and capable of greater production volumes. Developments have reached a point where the technology offers manufacturers significant production value. It means manufacturing costs can be significantly reduced in all aspects of manufacturing, all the way from R&D to actual production.
Jigs and fixtures are essential tools on any assembly floor, test lab, or machine shop. In this article, we will go over what they are and how you can supercharge your jigs and fixtures by 3D printing them using carbon fiber composites.
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Injection molding company Metro Plastics used 3D printing solutions from UltiMaker to solve long lead time issues on their shop floor.
Over the past two decades, RPWORLD has successfully completed over 20,000 projects for more than 3,000 customers from 40+ countries, establishing itself as one of the fastest and most comprehensive manufacturing suppliers in the industry.
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In the past two decades, the impetus of Industry 4.0 has pushed developments ahead at a much faster pace. This doesn’t mean that it’s all plain sailing from here on in – and many challenges in industrial robotics still remain.
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Products made from ceramics have become part of man’s everyday life. Made traditionally using a kiln, this material finds application in the production of a wide range of optical, mechanical, and electrical appliances. Nonetheless, the current trend in ceramic product manufacturing is CNC machining.
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See how the student group from Technical University of Munich reached an altitude of nearly 13 kilometers with their rocket launched in the US. Some key components were made by MakerVerse, the on-demand manufacturing platform for industrial-quality parts.
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Composites are a category of materials that encompass a large number of different properties and use cases. And even within carbon fiber composites, you can get vastly different results depending on the specific material you choose. In this article, we will take a look at the different UltiMaker carbon fiber composites available and help you decide which one is best for your needs. First, let’s look at which characteristics all the UltiMaker carbon fiber materials share.
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Heat treatment processes involve precise heating and cooling procedures to change the physical and mechanical properties of metals. Generally, to alter undesirable properties and strengthen desirable ones. One such heat treatment process is annealing, which allows us to modify the mechanical characteristics of certain metals and alloys to better match their intended use.
Deepen your 3D printing knowledge by exploring the BigRep Academy. Explore foundational and advanced techniques through courses such as Design for Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Troubleshooting.
The architecture industry is undergoing a game-changing transformation thanks to 3D printing. Architects are embracing this technology to revolutionise how they design, construct, and experience buildings.
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It’s hard to believe that 3D printing has only been around since the 1980s. This technique, also called additive manufacturing, has proved so immensely useful that it’s evolving very quickly. The process was originally devised to make prototypes for one-off or small-batch parts. Materials were added progressively to build up a solid object, based on 3D digital models. It was much more cost-efficient than cutting source materials down, as no waste was apparently produced.
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