What is 3D printing? This article goes over the basics of 3D printing, otherwise known as additive manufacturing, covering its engineering principles and applications.
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There are many ways to be more sustainable and respectful to our planet. One key way lies within production. How can this process become more sustainable while still being competitive?
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The report shows the 3D printing industry growing after a pandemic-related slowdown.
Retraction is a useful feature of FDM 3D printers that helps to prevent common issues like oozing and stringing. Cura retraction settings enable precise control over the retraction process, but the parameters can be confusing to beginners.
Understanding the causes behind 3D printer nozzle clogs and learning the best ways to clean nozzles for superior 3D printing results.
Lattice structures are becoming increasingly common in product design. But what are they exactly, and how can you take advantage of them to develop the next generation of high-performing 3D printed products? This article guides you through the basics of lattice structures to get you started.
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Modeled in software before being printed on a commercial 3D printer in a single pass, these "lenticular objects" from MIT show different imagery depending on the angle at which they're viewed — for everything from exercise form feedback to secret messaging.
Prints covered in plastic cobwebs? Like many FDM users, you’re probably the victim of 3D printer stringing. Fortunately, stringing can be prevented via printer maintenance and adjustment of slicer settings.
Researchers in Maastricht and Leuven used ProbeFix Dynamic for a pioneering study using dynamic ultrasound imaging and 3D motion tracking in Nordic hamstring curl, single-leg Roman chair, and single-leg deadlift.
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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.
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.
