The wheel was undoubtedly the most important engineering invention ever, but the Mecanum wheel follows very closely behind. These wheels can move a vehicle with a standard chassis in any direction, without the vehicle turning or manoeuvring. Instead, the Mecanum wheel allows for in-place rotation. The inventor of the Mecanum
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People are inherently curious, and none more so than younger people – which is why teachers are always looking for unique ways to make their lessons interesting. From dissecting frogs in biology to using pneumatics in design and technology, teachers have brought a wide variety of ideas to the classroom
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The design and development of surgical tools is a specialised process. It involves drawing designs by hand or on a computer, before a 3D prototype is created. The traditional manufacturing processes include making use of dies, moulds, drop forging, press work, machining and injection moulding, depending on the material. But
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Heineken is not only one of the most recognisable beer brands on the planet, they are also one of its largest producers. They operate over 150 breweries across the globe which produce over 2 billion litres of beer a year. That’s a lot of the good stuff! Making so
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Formlabs has launched a new 3D printer designed specifically for dental applications. The Form 3B utilises a tweaked version of the Low Force Stereolithography (LFS) technology found in the Form 3 and Form 3L. In this application, it is called Advanced Low Force Stereolithography, utilising a custom-designed light engine that
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Figurines and figures have been a part of human culture since humans began to craft. We know this because we’ve unearthed figurines that are thousands of years old, with the oldest dating back 35,000 to 40,000 years. That’s a staggering length of time. The popularity of figurines hasn’t wavered. Our
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Dates: 13th-14th November, 2019 Venue: Exhibition Centre Liverpool Stand: Stand E72 FREE REGISTER Next week we will be in Liverpool for Smart Factory Expo! We’ll be bringing along a range of 3D printers as well as some 3D printed parts. Read on to find out what we’ll be exhibiting. Form
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EBK is an engineering, research and development company, offering services to the engineering industry, now mostly on the automotive side. The company was founded in 1994 in Hungary, venturing into the automotive industry six years later. Since then, they have developed a number of safety systems for cars and other
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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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