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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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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! ­

Design Tip: Using Lattice Structures in 3D Printing for Strength and Lightweighting

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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.

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PLA is an affordable and reliable workhorse filament for FDM 3D printing. But some material developers claim to have made PLA filament better by mixing it with additives, creating an enhanced variant of the material called PLA+.

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