Some 3D printing file formats hold more information than others, giving your 3D printer more detailed instructions. Whether this is beneficial depends on what you are printing and your desired specifications. For example, STL is the most common 3D printing file format because it works for simple models but only
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3D printers can rapidly produce parts on a small scale, with most printed objects available within four hours. However, there are ways to improve print speeds even more and reduce the time to print completion. Although increasing 3D print speed can come at the expense of accuracy and surface quality,
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Recycling is the best way to deal with 3D printed plastic, but not all plastics are recyclable, and those that are, aren’t always widely recycled. This puts barriers in the way of sustainable additive manufacturing. The plastic crisis is one of the most significant challenges facing our planet. Our reliance
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When 3D-printed parts need maximum strength, factors that matter include 3D printer settings, part orientation, and material choice. While each factor is critical to strength, material choice is arguably the most important because it defines the part’s mechanical characteristics. Choosing the strongest 3D printing material requires delving into technical data sheets
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3D printing and CNC machining are often pitched against each other but are complementary tools suited to different applications. We are often asked whether 3D printing will replace CNC machining. Our answer is always the same – “no” in general, but “yes” in applications where machining is expensive, time-consuming,
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As the drone market hots up, drone makers must innovate to survive. 3D printing gifts engineers an in-house manufacturing tool to innovate rapidly and on budget to transform their development cycles. Additive manufacturing is a perfect manufacturing match for drone making because it enables rapid prototyping to speed up time to market
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