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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The old adage, two heads are better than one, simply indicates that two people can solve a problem better than an individual can. This is certainly the case when it comes to 3D printing, and why dual extruder technology is must-have for any engineer, designer, architect or artist.
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Learning is always easier with the right tools. 3D printing empowers teachers, educators, and students who want to bridge theory and reality by making objects that suit every situation!
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Adding desktop 3D printing to your workflow can make a big difference. Concepts and prototypes can be printed in a matter of hours. Multiple iterations produced quickly and cheaply. And complex ideas conveyed through a physical model that team members and stakeholders can see and touch.
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The U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) leveraged nTopology and architected materials to develop an additively manufactured CubeSat bus assembly from Inconel 718 that was 50% lighter and 20% stiffer than the original aluminum assembly.
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Learn how Ford optimized factory-floor tooling production with a 94% lead time reduction by introducing BigRep large-format additive manufacturing. Following an incredible success, Ford expanded their BigRep ONE’s use and needed more additive manufacturing capacity – leading to a BigRep PRO!
Not all products can be 3D printed. Nor should they be. Why? Because 3D printing will never rival the economies of scale found in mass-produced commodities.
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This compelling, one-of-a-kind, webinar will focus on the fledgling relationship between the additive manufacturing and oil and gas industries.
$25,000 challenge to use newly-developed carbon-fiber filament for high-strength end products.
Ultimaker Cura 4.11 is here! With it, you will receive updates that enhance the UI and Digital Library integration – and a new feature that will help you create smooth parts. Download today to accelerate 3D printing with clearer, more streamlined workflows!
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LightForce Orthodontics leveraged the design automation capabilities of nTopology to reduce dental brace design time by a 60-fold. Their patient-specific braces result in better patient outcomes, 33% faster installation, and increased comfort.
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3D printing was used for both prototypes and end-use parts that will be on board the first commercial landing on the moon.
In this episode, we talk about how to speed up drug development with 3D printed blood vessels and how ear damage procedures are being revolutionized by 3D printed eardrum grafts.
A carbon fiber 3D printer allows you to produce strong, light weight parts. With the right printer and matching carbon fiber filaments, you can get started in an instant. In this article you will find everything you need to know about carbon fiber 3D printing!
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With features such as multiple lenses, image stabilization, and advanced software, modern smartphones can produce images that rival the quality of professional cameras.
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An important highlight of the active ecumenism in Rottweil during the renovation of the cathedral in 2016/17 was the reception of the Madonna of the Turning Eyes in the Predigerkirche. Until the secularization in 1803, this Madonna stood on the tabernacle of the high altar.
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