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April 2023

metal additive manufactured part

Utilising Metal Additive Manufacturing to Expand Your Build Potential

BCN3D, Markforged /

Metal additive manufacturing can replace traditional manufacturing techniques like machining, drawing, and casting with a digital workflow that enables the production of previously impossible geometries and detail.  Where metal 3D printing really comes into its own is when working with tight tolerances, irregular shapes, thin walls and hollows, and internal

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3D Printing Titanium – Is It Worth the High Investment Cost?

Markforged /

Titanium is a highly valued material in engineering, high-performance product fabrication, and medical applications due to its biocompatibility and superior strength-to-weight ratio. It produces parts 3 to 4 times stronger than stainless steel with a higher melting point. Titanium’s high mechanical strength and corrosion resistance have led the aerospace industry

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3D printed skeleton parts as a movie prop

3D Printing Props, How AM Supports the Creative Process in Film

Formlabs, TV & Film /

Without the artistry of prop masters, some of Hollywood’s most memorable films, like Guardians of the Galaxy, Star Wars, and Back to the Future, would lack the dazzling visual effects that make them so iconic. Prop-making takes skill, imagination, and creativity, all under the constant pressure of deadlines and resource

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A person removing the supports from a resin printed part using pliers.

What is post-processing? How To Get the Best Print Finish

Explainers, Post Processing /

Post-processing is the last step in the additive manufacturing workflow, transforming rough prints into beautiful, functional, and saleable products that accurately reflect their original designs.  Any work performed on a print after the 3D printing process is complete is part of post-processing. Examples include curing SLA parts with UV light

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A Formlabs SLS 3D printed hand in TPU 90A.

Meet TPU 90A for Formlabs SLS, The New Fuse Series Material

Explainers, Formlabs /

TPU 90A Powder for the Formlabs Fuse Series lets you produce advanced, flexible elastomeric parts in-house. Thermoplastic Polyurethane is a remarkably elastic, resilient, and durable material that withstands wear and tear, oils, solvents, and greases. Its soft-touch properties also make it a practical choice for consumer products. The Fuse Series

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markforged ULTEM 9085 filament spool

What Is ULTEM™ 9085? Fresh Capabilities with the Markforged FX20

Aerospace, Markforged /

ULTEM™ 9085 is a PEI thermoplastic with a high strength-to-weight ratio and desirable flame, smoke, and toxicity (FST) characteristics.  It is a go-to engineering material in demanding industries like aerospace, automotive, and oil & gas for high-temp tooling, functional prototypes, and high-value production parts that must meet or exceed industry

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