Surface imperfections on a 3D print can be frustrating but they’re not insurmountable. Here is how to prevent and fix 3D print blobs and zits by adjusting 3D printer and slicer settings.
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Imagine you could create thousands of options for a single design the push of a button and then you just pick the best option! Generative design makes this possible.
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In this video we look at the huge number of post-processing options that can improve a DMLS part’s dimensional accuracy, surface finish quality, and mechanical properties.
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One of the most common issues with FDM 3D printing is under-extrusion, which manifests itself as thin or missing layers or visible holes in the structure of the part.
Here are eight tried and true methods for optimizing your first layer adhesion with FDM 3D printing.
Created by the Dynamic Locomotion Group at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems (MPI-IS), BirdBot serves two purposes: Demonstrating a more efficient bipedal robot design, and furthering our understanding of how birds' legs work.
ABS is a low-cost 3D printing filament with excellent impact and wear resistance. However, the ideal ABS print temperature is quite high, and the material also requires a heated bed to prevent warping.
The HandySCAN 3D allows APWORKS, who is part of the AIRBUS Group, to have an effective and fast evaluation of the quality of their manufactures 3D printed parts.
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Everything you need to know about the gyroid structure, one of the most advanced—and cool looking— 3D printing infill patterns available in slicer programs.
The internal structure of a 3D printed part can be adjusted via 3D printer infill settings, giving users control over variables like part weight and strength, print time, and material usage.
Is it possible to 3D print rubber? In a strict sense, no. But with a huge number of flexible filaments and flexible resins out there, it is possible to make pliable, rubber-like parts suitable for a range of applications.
Warping is typically caused by poor bed adhesion and inconsistent printing temperatures. Here’s how to fix the 3D printing problem.
One way to enhance the capabilities of your plastic printed parts are heat set inserts. Read on to find out what they are and how they work.
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Engineers have tremendous leverage in humanity's race to curb the most disastrous impacts of climate change. Massless offers a framework to accelerate innovation and decelerate climate change at the same time.
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Aerojet Rocketdyne engineers optimized a key component of their Reaction Control System (RCS) quad thruster using additive manufacturing. Not only is the new space engine part 67% lighter, but it also contributes to the reduction of the overall production cost of the thruster by 66%
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