Combining insights from two ancient art forms, Princeton engineers used a single sheet of material to create 3D structures with adjustable flexibility that could guide sound and light to perform complex tasks.
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This article aims to examine the differences between PA 11 and PA 12. Despite their chemical similarity, these two polymers tend to produce different outcomes and end parts.
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Researchers at Stanford Engineering have developed an ultrathin material that conducts electricity better than copper and could enable more energy-efficient nanoelectronics.
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In additive manufacturing, the selection of materials is crucial for achieving specific mechanical properties such as tensile strength and heat resistance. Replique's Material Hub offers a comprehensive database to aid engineers in making cost-effective and technically sound material choices.
Researchers from ITMO and Almazov National Medical Research Centre have created a new metal-organic framework-based material that can be used to make fast-acting, durable sensors for detecting water and toxic molecules.
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This article explores different Shore hardness scales, focusing on the differences between Shore A and Shore D, and provides insights on how to select the appropriate scale for measuring plastic, elastomer and rubber hardness in diverse applications.
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Researchers show how the use of machine learning enormously accelerates the search for new semiconducting molecules for perovskite solar cells
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Annealing PLA improves the strength and heat resistance of your 3D printed parts, making them more durable and functional. Here we look at how and when to anneal PLA.
This article provides an overview of common hardness testing methods for metals, comparing their applications, benefits, and drawbacks, and includes a comprehensive table to guide method selection.
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Researchers encode multiple shapes into simple material
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In a new study, Texas A&M researchers have used a skin-like material as a platform for investigating infections from intravenous catheters.
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AlSi10Mg (3.2382) is a high-performance material widely used in metal 3D printing for various advanced applications. Let's take an in-depth look at its properties, applications, and mechanical characteristics.
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Researchers from the Buchmann Institute for Molecular Life Sciences at Goethe University have used the microArch® S140, a microscale 3D printer from Boston Micro Fabrication, to help fabricate miniaturized vessels called hydrowells for culturing 3D cellular spheroids under microgravity conditions.
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In this guide, we cover all the different types of polymer FDM 3D printing filament, from standard grades like PLA and ABS to advanced high-performance filaments like PEEK and fiber-reinforced materials.
Metal 3D printing offers significant design opportunities with its high geometrical freedom, but it requires careful design for additive manufacturing (DfAM) to address equipment and material constraints, a process supported by DfAM and 3D printing simulation tools in most major CAD software.
