Stereolithography has come a long way this past decade. The first stereolithography 3D printers were slow and crude. The technology came about in the 80s by way of Japanese researcher Hideo Kodama. Hideo invented the layered approach to 3D printing we know today, utilising UV light and photosensitive polymers. The
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Identifying opportunities for improvement on the production line is never a one-off exercise. As manufacturers increase their output, they are forced into a continuous cycle of improvement to keep quality high. One of the bottlenecks manufacturers face is the equipment they use itself. Whether we’re talking about milling machines, lathes,
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Grow Your 3D Printing Capabilities Many businesses use both FFF and SLA machines alongside one another. This opens access to a wider range of applications supported by low-cost rapid prototyping, high quality, functional parts, and comprehensive material formulations. As an FFF user, we’re giving you up to £400 off the
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Mannequins have been used for hundreds of years by artists, tailors, dressmakers, window dressers and creatives to display and fit clothing. Whilst many mannequins today are mass-produced in factories, the expensive ones are unique, made by hand by a sculptor who is an expert in human form. The traditional way
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Over time, most buildings get updated — and no structure is immune to change. Updates are often the result of an architect trying to satisfy the requirements of modern use, which is why we often see extensions and annexes on period properties. Some older buildings are updated so much that
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Aftermarket car parts are very usually manufactured from ABS plastic or fibreglass, depending on the application. Some are also made from carbon fibre, although these are rarely mass-produced due to cost. For those made from plastic, 3D printing offers a rather exciting opportunity to design truly custom parts, because the
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There are few things harder to think about than the murder of a child. It truly is a heinous crime, and one made even more incomprehensible when a parent is found to have committed the act. These cases are tragic and difficult to work on, and the story of Ellie
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Clemson University (South Carolina, US) is a public research university. It’s the second largest in the state based on student population and is renowned as one of the finest educational institutes of its type. This is particularly true of the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences, which focuses
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For those of you who may not know, in 2019 Ultimaker split their 3D printer line. The first line includes the Ultimaker 2+ and Ultimaker 3 – with these machines pitched at professionals and hobbyists. The second line is called the S-line, which is developed for professional use. It includes
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We’re excited to announce we will be attending and exhibiting at EMCON 2019 on 10 October. EMCON is one of the premiere engineering and manufacturing events of the year, attracting over a thousand visitors and exhibitors from across the industry. This year’s event promises to attract the biggest crowd yet.
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