While the debate surrounding the two concepts has been going on for years, it’s important to understand what they are, what they entail and most importantly, why it matters?
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This article aims to examine the differences between PA 11 and PA 12. Despite their chemical similarity, these two polymers tend to produce different outcomes and end parts.
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25 engineering students from the University of Vigo shared a common goal: to build a solar-powered trimaran for competition that runs exclusively on clean energy. Thanks to the UltiMaker S5 3D printer, they achieved their objective of creating a more environmentally friendly mode of transportation.
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Electroforming is an advanced manufacturing process that has become an essential manufacturing technology in the medical industry due to its unique capabilities and advantages over traditional manufacturing methods.
In this chapter, we present three exclusive interviews with industry experts from Xometry, UltiMaker, and Aibuild, key sponsors of the Wevolver Metal 3D Printing Technology Report.
In additive manufacturing, the selection of materials is crucial for achieving specific mechanical properties such as tensile strength and heat resistance. Replique's Material Hub offers a comprehensive database to aid engineers in making cost-effective and technically sound material choices.
The seventh chapter of the Wevolver Metal AM Report explores the evolving metal additive manufacturing market, projecting a significant growth with a 29% CAGR by 2028 and focusing on key trends including Process Integration, Sustainable Practices, and Accessibility.
This article explores different Shore hardness scales, focusing on the differences between Shore A and Shore D, and provides insights on how to select the appropriate scale for measuring plastic, elastomer and rubber hardness in diverse applications.
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Annealing PLA improves the strength and heat resistance of your 3D printed parts, making them more durable and functional. Here we look at how and when to anneal PLA.
In this chapter, we will explore some of the challenges facing metal additive manufacturing, how they are impacting the growth of the industry, and how metal AM industry players are addressing the issues.
This chapter of the report will lay out and examine the various applications of metal additive manufacturing, with a particular focus on end-use applications in the dominant metal AM adoption industries.
This article will explore how 3D printing is being applied across the manufacturing industry, from custom tooling and rapid prototyping to on-demand spare parts production, highlighting real-world examples and key benefits for professionals striving to maintain a competitive edge in their operations
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AlSi10Mg (3.2382) is a high-performance material widely used in metal 3D printing for various advanced applications. Let's take an in-depth look at its properties, applications, and mechanical characteristics.
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Researchers from the Buchmann Institute for Molecular Life Sciences at Goethe University have used the microArch® S140, a microscale 3D printer from Boston Micro Fabrication, to help fabricate miniaturized vessels called hydrowells for culturing 3D cellular spheroids under microgravity conditions.
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In this guide, we cover all the different types of polymer FDM 3D printing filament, from standard grades like PLA and ABS to advanced high-performance filaments like PEEK and fiber-reinforced materials.
