In the high-octane world of Formula 1, where speed, weight reduction, and rapid development cycles are crucial, it's no surprise that 3D printing has become an indispensable ally.
The ASA glass transition temperature is around 100°C. This makes it slightly easier to print than ABS, while it is also better for outdoor applications due to its good UV resistance.
Being first to finish is always top of the agenda, especially when getting your product to market. Those extra moments with less competition could make or break a brand and/or its product.
3D printing is transforming the automotive industry. Custom parts and tools can now be 3D printed overnight, ready to optimize production processes the next day. This innovation enhances assembly ergonomics, reduces errors, and boosts operator satisfaction and productivity.
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".
As manufacturing technologies evolve, they present new opportunities for manufacturers throughout the product life cycle. More and more product developers are choosing to pivot from one production method to another or are transitioning between them to suit their needs.
For FDM and other processes, 3D printer sanding is a key post-processing technique for removing layer lines and improving surface finish. Here we discuss how to do it.
Since the days of the Industrial Revolution, manufacturing has been associated with scale. Small artisanal and home workshops gave way to major factories producing large quantities of goods, employing a massive workforce to carry out repetitive and increasingly mechanised tasks.