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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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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.
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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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The key enabler for reliable device fabrication in printed electronics is functional inks with tunable electrical properties incl. conductivity, dielectric strength & electrical resistance. Here, you will learn about unique polyimide based pastes able to withstand temperatures up to 300°C.
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Creality Ender 3 printers and Cura are a perfect match. But you might have to tweak a few Ender 3 Pro Cura settings to get the right results on your 3D printer.
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.
Festo relies on parts from Online Manufacturer FACTUREE to develop functional prototypes
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By utilizing innovative 3D printing materials and processes, DREIGEIST and BASF Forward AM are bringing rapid tool applications and injection molding into the future.
More time—this is a luxury that many people wish they could afford. What about engineers who work long hours to design and manufacture molds to produce automotive performance parts, such as engine devices, transmissions, and electronic controls? What would they do if they could save 85% of the time required for mold inspections?
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The renowned technology enterprise Zeiss is at the forefront of the optics industry by using 3D printing to create customized parts for its microscope in serial production. This article explores how this innovative solution has significantly improved the manufacturing process, resulting in substantial time and cost savings for the company.
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Mobile robots are becoming increasingly common in manufacturing facilities, as they replace human beings in repetitive transfer tasks. Most of them can be found in warehouses, but they’re also finding a place in assembly and manufacturing plants. This is mainly due to continuing developments in sensor technology, and computer intelligence. Their safety and flexibility have also improved.
In this post, we will be zooming in on the practical applications of 3D printed carbon fiber composites across multiple categories in order to explore how this unique material is driving efficiency and precision in everything from welding to robotic automation.
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