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Additive electronics is sustainable reduceing copper and water consumption vs. the traditional PCB production processes by 70% and 95%, respectively whilst reducing the carbon footprint by 75%. Here you will read about the latest advances by one of the leading firms in the field from Japan
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Part strength is sometimes seen as a weakness of 3D printing. But how strong are 3D printed parts really, especially compared to injection molding?
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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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Additive electronics is sustainable reduceing copper and water consumption vs. the traditional PCB production processes by 70% and 95%, respectively whilst reducing the carbon footprint by 75%. Here you will read about the latest advances by one of the leading firms in the field from Japan
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Part strength is sometimes seen as a weakness of 3D printing. But how strong are 3D printed parts really, especially compared to injection molding?
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