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3D printing has revolutionized manufacturing by enabling the creation of complex parts with a wide range of materials. While there are a wide range of different 3D printing materials, in this article, we will examine 3 of the more common materials and compare their strength and performance.
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This article reviews threaded inserts for plastics, covering press-fit, heat-set, helical, and molded-in inserts. It highlights their applications, benefits, and suitable materials production technologies as well as explains how to order parts with threaded inserts.
13 minutes read
Materials are the key to new applications that will lead to more widespread use of additive manufacturing. The number of different powders available is rather limited, however – especially in metal 3D printing.
Scientists at EPFL have developed a scalable method to produce porous graphene membranes that efficiently separate carbon dioxide. The breakthrough could significantly reduce the cost and footprint of carbon capture technology.
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Is soldering paste the same as flux? This technical article clarifies the differences for electronics engineers, covering their functionalities and practical implementations in both manual soldering (repairs, prototyping) and automated soldering (SMT reflow assembly)
Conformal coatings are polymeric films on printed circuit boards (PCBs) that protect against hazards like moisture, pollution, chemicals, and temperature changes. This layer of material is vital for the longevity and reliability of electronic parts.
New materials are an important driver in the development of additive manufacturing. This is because AM processes often require special powders or filaments. No wonder the AM industry eagerly awaits the new material developments presented at Formnext every year!
Mechanical metamaterials research demands interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation, say researchers from MechE's Portela Lab.
Sometimes big things start small, and that’s certainly true of filament manufacturer Fiberthree. This Darmstadt-based company has developed a process that recycles carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic and significantly minimizes its carbon footprint.
Giving a second life to construction materials after demolition, engineers at the University of São Paulo and Princeton have developed an approach for recycling cement waste into a sustainable, low-carbon alternative that is comparable in performance to the industry standard.
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In this episode, we discuss how Harvard researchers cracked the code of 3D printing “shapeshifting” materials and why their efforts lay the groundwork for other innovations in the material science field.
13 minutes read
Microwave synthesis produces MXene 25x faster than traditional methods while using 75% less energy, according to new research from the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
3D printing materials filled with precise quantities of nanoparticles are making a profound impact on industries like electronics, healthcare, and aerospace
In this episode, we chat about the efforts of researchers at ETH Zurich to dehumidify indoor spaces using waste material in an effort to reduce energy consumption & help Switzerland hit their net zero emissions goal by 2050!
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