ULTEM is a high-performance thermoplastic polyetherimide (PEI) designed for high service, high-temperature applications like jet engines and aerospace. It is the material of choice for high-performance parts, capable of withstanding repeated cycles in humid, extreme environments. The ULTEM family includes ULTEM 1010 and ULTEM 9085: ULTEM 1010
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Last month, Markforged released an important feature update for its adaptive manufacturing platform Blacksmith, including Variable Scan Density and Fiber Placement Verification. In case you don’t know, Blacksmith is a premium feature of Markforged’s slicer and 3D print preparation software Eiger, which uses AI to automate part quality assurance by inspecting and
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UltiMaker Cura version 4.13 is now available for download, bringing with it significantly faster print speeds and cross-platform material profile synchronization (letting you sync materials across all S-line 3D printers). Cura 4.13 is also compatible with other third-party printers, but any speed and ecosystem improvements are exclusive to UltiMaker printers.
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Last year, Formlabs announced a partnership with Autodesk Fusion 360 (cloud-based CAD software for 3D printing) to streamline workflows and integrate Fusion 360 into SLA additive manufacturing technology. Fusion 360 puts design, engineering, simulation, electronics, prototyping, and manufacturing workflows under one roof for Formlabs customers. From day one, it improved
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If you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day this year, why not give your other half (or your unknowing recipient, perhaps) something extra special. A 3D printed gift takes time to make, in the same way a card does. You might also like to go the extra mile and sand, paint and finish
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The military has a longstanding interest in additive manufacturing. From functional parts for fighter jets to accessories for soldiers in the field, 3D printing is used in various ways as a fast and affordable R&D tool. Here are some additive manufacturing projects across the Army, Air Force, Navy, and
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Architects are no strangers to building models by hand, which involves lots of foam, card, pins and glue. When woodwork is involved, the process is also messy, noisy, and highly time-intensive. Making one model can take months! While the traditional way of making models will always be prevalent, 3D printing
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With the help of 3D Printing, Vital Auto, a UK industrial design studio, makes concept cars for some of the world’s biggest automakers. Founded in 2015, Vital Auto won its first gig to design the NIO EP9 for Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer NIO. Since then, the company has worked
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UK drone specialist heliguy™ is on a roll after receiving a grant from the £10.9 million Sustainable Advanced Manufacturing (SAM) Project, which helped fund the purchase of 3D printers for the manufacturing facility. heliguy™ started out selling large remote-controlled helicopters capable of autonomous flight in 2009, moving into drones as
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Formlabs has released a new ESD material for manufacturing static-dissipative parts, creating new 3D printing opportunities in electronics manufacturing. ESD Resin is formulated for electrical applications that demand durability. Manufacturers can print jigs and fixtures, casings, enclosures, holding trays, tubes and connectors in ESD Resin to precise specifications. Traditionally, jigs
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