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Taking inspiration from nature, researchers from Princeton Engineering have improved crack resistance in concrete components by coupling architected designs with additive manufacturing processes and industrial robots that can precisely control materials deposition.
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Soft lithography creates three-dimensional patterns and structures at the microscale and nanoscale levels. Unlike photolithography, a fabrication technique used by the semiconductor industry, soft lithography produces microfluidic devices, microarrays, and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS).
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Engineers, procurement managers, and other manufacturing professionals can streamline procurement and enhance productivity through FACTUREE's vision to simplify sourcing, reduce complexity, and save valuable time and resources by providing a single point of contact.
To help customers get even more uptime, develop parts faster or create emergency spare parts, Krones turned to 3D printing. With the use of UltiMaker 3D printers, prototypes were able to be produced in a day, or even in hours in some cases.
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ETH Zurich researchers have developed a fast, robot-assisted printing process for earth materials that does not require cement.
Inkjet printing innovator Quantica has developed a printhead that can print previously un-jettable materials. The technology has implications for the printing of adhesives, coatings, and functional materials.
Soft polymers with the combined properties of electrolytes and traditional polymers offer some unique and desirable properties that can be drastically changed on demand.
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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.
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.
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What is PLA filament and why is it so popular for entry-level 3D printing and beyond? This article covers the basics of Polylactic Acid.
Militaries and defense organizations around the globe are increasing their adoption of 3D printing.
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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This article discusses the processes, pros and cons, and the differences between two of these two – subtractive and additive manufacturing.
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Where 3D Printing Meets The Polymers Sector
A developing new materials discovery framework creates a pathway to printable parts for turbine engines.
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