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This article outlines the most common file formats in 3D printing: STL, a standard in the industry; OBJ, known for its ability to include color and texture information; AMF, offering enhanced geometry and color representation; and 3MF, supporting multiple colors, materials, and other characteristics
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Finland's largest 3D printing workshop is at Espoo's Aalto University School of Arts and Design, where a total of 35 UltiMaker 3D printers (UltiMaker 2+Connect and UltiMaker S7 ) are in use. In the 3D printing industry, such a unit is called a "farm".
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In this episode, we discuss how Audi technicians and mechanics are leveraging a commonly available 3D printer to develop jigs and fixtures for assembling their high performance cars!
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High-performance thermoplastic composites can be used to replace metals. While PEEK is the benchmark for engineering performance, reinforced PPS is a genuine low-cost alternative.
Construction project Milestone continues with four new and improved 3D-printed owner-occupied homes that now also go up in the air.
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With the launch of the UltiMaker Factor 4 came a new 3D printing material: UltiMaker PPS CF.
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Smaller than a coin, this optical device could enable rapid prototyping on the go.
Companies are always seeking to streamline processes, enhance precision, and reduce the risk of human error. So much so that more manufacturers are turning to 3D printing to create custom jigs and fixtures, making them one of the most powerful applications for additive technology.
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This article will elucidate the concept of 3D printing infill, explore methods for choosing the appropriate infill pattern and density, and detail the array of available infill patterns.
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Nexa3D's LSPc technology uses UV light and advanced membrane technology with 4K LCD image masking to rapidly convert photopolymer resin into structural plastic, enabling fast product iteration and immediate transition to production.
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Working with engineering experts at MotoCilino, the team commercialized a handheld flight controller in record time
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Multi-material printing without inks? The technology’s on-demand and in-situ nanoparticle generation and real-time sintering capability allow the printing of various electronics and functional devices with pure, multifunctional, hybrid materials printing - without inks and with bulk properties!
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At Eschbal, a Swiss manufacturer of window systems, prototypes, small series and production tools are additively manufactured. To this end, the technical department around Michael Ebnöther successfully uses a Sintratec S2.
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The majority of ERIKS 3D printers are dedicated to prototyping, customized jigs, fixtures, and tooling for production or maintenance purposes.
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Korneel Bullens began using UltiMaker in 2013, when the company released its first desktop 3D printer, the Ultimaker 2. What started out as a personal fascination soon evolved into a business, thanks to collaborations with UltiMaker and Protolabs Network by Hubs (formerly 3D Hubs).
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