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A powerful and versatile tool for engineers and 3D printing projects. Not only do lattice structures help make parts lighter and stronger, but they can also help reduce part volume, leading to fewer surface defects and excessive stress buildup. Learn how to use lattice structures in your 3D-printed parts without making a mesh of things with our design tip!
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Learn more about this versatile filament engineered with print speed in mind.
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Wevolver attended the recent plastics innovation event. We bring you the highlights.
A powerful and versatile tool for engineers and 3D printing projects. Not only do lattice structures help make parts lighter and stronger, but they can also help reduce part volume, leading to fewer surface defects and excessive stress buildup. Learn how to use lattice structures in your 3D-printed parts without making a mesh of things with our design tip!
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Learn more about this versatile filament engineered with print speed in mind.
A leading manufacturer of large-format 3D printing systems, BigRep has also developed a range of materials for its platforms, from classic filaments like PLA and ABS, to specialty support materials like BVOH, to engineering-grade thermoplastics like HI-TEMP CF.
Article #6 of The Engineer’s Guide to 3D Printing with Wear-Resistant Plastic Materials.
Article #5 of The Engineer’s Guide to 3D Printing with Wear-Resistant Plastic Materials.
Large-format 3D printers open up new AM possibilities, but extra-large prints require extra-sturdy supports.
The Norwegian start-up Renasys has made it its mission to transform water filtration and wastewater treatment. A newly developed, innovative filtration system removes 99% of dirt particles and suspended matter over 5 microns in size from the water.
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In this article, we’re taking a close-up look at BigRep HI-TEMP to better understand its strengths, applications, printing best practices, and more.
Here’s everything you need to know about BigRep ASA 3D printing filament, from material properties and benefits, to best practices and use cases.
When it comes to FFF (Fused Filament Fabrication) 3D printing, selecting the appropriate printing material is crucial and should never be underestimated.
Today, BigRep’s large-format 3D printers are used for an incredibly broad range of applications, from large-scale models and prototypes to industrial end-use parts. It goes without saying that its range of 3D printer models are vital to this diversity, but the company’s materials, all optimized for large-format printing, also play a crucial role.
Where 3D printing meets the polymers sector
In this video we look at complex machined parts, focusing on the five key things you need to keep in mind when creating a particularly complex part: hole placement, grooves, threading, milled text, and corners.
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The fusion of 2D semiconductors and ferroelectric materials could lead to joint digital and analog information processing, with significant improvement in energy consumption, electronic device performance, and lead to novel functionalities.
