Customer Story – Fabricating Clear Aligners in a Private Orthodontic Practice PROFILE: SmileMaker Orthodontics Dr. Burton of SmileMaker Orthodontics is known as the best Orthodontist in Hendersonville and East Nashville. They make the braces process fun and easy. CHALLENGE: Dr. Burton was increasingly frustrated by working with outside aligner manufacturers,
Fabricating Clear Aligners in a Private Orthodontic Practice Read More »
Customer Story – Digital Orthodontics at Scale at the UK’s Largest Ortho Lab PROFILE: Ashford Orthodontics is the largest orthodontic laboratory in the United Kingdom with a 12,000 square foot facility and over 50 employees, offering specialist orthodontic technical services to orthodontic and dental professionals. CHALLENGE: The lab had to
Digital Orthodontics at Scale at the UK’s Largest Ortho Lab Read More »
Formlabs has just announced the newest addition to the Fuse Series – the Fuse 1+ 30W. This new printer brings with it a carbon-fiber-filled material for end-use applications that require both high stiffness and superior strength, Nylon 11 CF Powder. Save your seat! Find out more about the Formlabs Fuse 1+ 30W
Introducing the Formlabs Fuse 1+ 30W Read More »
The best example of the application of Additive Manufacturing (AM) or 3D Printing is found in the Aerospace industry, which produces potentially lighter and stronger parts than traditional manufacturing parts. The aerospace industry was a forerunner in 3D printing and contributed significantly to its development. Some aviation companies began using
The Best Applications of 3D Printing In The Aerospace Industry Read More »
3D Printing ESD Safe Parts in Manufacturing The manufacturers that make machines for other manufacturers keep the industry ticking along. Stephen Hawes’ company Opulo is a perfect example, making a ‘pick and place’ machine which grabs and deposits electronic components onto PCBs (printed circuit boards) for electronics manufacturers. The
How Opulo Protects Microchips With 3D Printed ESD-Safe Trays Read More »
You’ve probably already heard of SLA (stereolithography), a 3D printing process in which layers of liquid-resin are selectively cured solid with a laser. SLA is a mature technology that offers several advantages over FFF, including speed, flexibility, and precision. However, the biggest advantage is there is no mechanical print head
What is the Difference Between SLA and LFS? Read More »
Registration is now open for the Fuse 1 Formlabs Roadshow being held in our state-of-the-art Technology Centre at Additive-X HQ. Book your tickets now for this informative afternoon with additive manufacturing experts from Formlabs and Additive-X and real-life Formlabs Fuse user Richard Beston, Managing Director of RB Designs
Additive-X + Formlabs Fuse 1 Roadshow – 10th May 2022 Read More »
Formlabs has announced the additional launch of two new BioMed Resins for biocompatible 3D printing: BioMed Black Resin and BioMed White Resin, optimised for both biocompatibility and performance these two highly opaque medical-grade materials ready to fuel innovation in medical manufacturing. In 2020, Formlabs introduced BioMed Resins to provide healthcare
Introducing Formlabs BioMed Black Resin & BioMed White Resin Read More »
When Indian Hornbill Crescent was diagnosed with cancer, medical researchers turned to 3D printing to save the bird’s life. Crescent was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma, common skin cancer in humans that can be deadly in birds. The only option was to cut a section of the bird’s beak off
A 3D Printed Prosthetic Saved This Indian Hornbill’s Life Read More »
What is SLS refresh rate? The SLS refresh rate is the percentage of the new cartridge that is ‘refreshed’ with new, unused powder, with the remainder made up of recycled powder. For example, 30% recycled powder means a 70% refresh rate. The Formlabs Fuse 1 makes
SLS Refresh Rate: What is it, and how does it work? Read More »
