The world of movie prosthetics and special effects makeup has traditionally turned to techniques like sculpting, moulding, and casting to bring fantastical creatures and gruesome injuries to life. However, over the past decade, 3D printing has stormed the industry to become a dominant digital fabrication technique. 3D printing is used
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Markforged’s Continuous Fibre Reinforcement is a revolution for FFF manufacturing, allowing long-strand composite fibres to be embedded along the load paths for maximum strength approaching metal levels of performance. How close does it get? Markforged CFR with carbon fibre produces components boasting a strength-to-weight ratio 50% better than 6061 aluminium. Printing advanced composites
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Selective laser sintering (SLS) 3D printing has rapidly emerged as a go-to solution for fabricating durable, industrial-quality parts. However, as adoption expands across industries, post-processing solutions have failed to advance simultaneously. Affordable options require extensive manual labour, and automated systems carry exorbitant price tags, often over £100,000. Formlabs are going all-out
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For over 50 years, CNC machining has dominated high-precision manufacturing with its lightning-fast metal cutting and microscopic accuracy. It’s been the undisputed champ for industries like aerospace that demand the utmost quality. But in the last few decades, 3D printing has stepped up. At first, 3D printers struggled to match
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Silicone has been the undisputed champion material for medical applications for more than fifty years. This inert, flexible and resilient polymer possesses unique properties that have made it a staple in everything from contact lenses to surgical implants. However, working with silicone has always proved notoriously tricky due to its
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Bambu Lab pushes the boundaries of desktop 3D printing with blazing print speeds, LiDAR sensors that measure depth in micrometres, and AI that can monitor and correct prints in real time. The Chinese company shook the 3D printing world in 2022 with the X1 Carbon (X1C) launch, raising over £5
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As a technology that has opened up new possibilities for creating complex and customized parts, 3D printing has the potential to transform the world of manufacturing. One of the most exciting developments in this field is the use of Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF), particularly metal FFF, to create 3D printed
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Maximizing 3D Printer Efficiency: Calibration and Maintenance Tips Introduction 3D printing has revolutionised the way we create objects, from simple household items to complex industrial parts. As 3D printing technology advances, so does the need for regular calibration and maintenance tasks to ensure optimal print quality and efficiency. Whether you’re
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In today’s increasingly competitive manufacturing landscape, the demand for rapid prototyping and customised production has never been higher. Enter the realm of desktop 3D printing, a technology that has transformed industries from healthcare to fashion by bringing the power of creation to workshops, homes, and offices worldwide. As 3D printing
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