Wind energy is the future, and with the help of 3D printing, global leader Vestas is transforming wind energy with Vestas and Markforged 3D printers Wind energy is a far more efficient energy source than solar and most other renewable technologies. The UK generated 24.8% of its electricity from
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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
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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
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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
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We are pleased to announce two new Markforged X7 Digital Forge Bundles, capable of transforming your 3D printer fleet in one go. Designed to offer a complete 3D printing solution, our new bundles put Markforged’s CFF/FFF (carbon fibre reinforcement and fused filament fabrication) technology at the core of your operation
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We’ve asked and they’ve delivered! Markforged have officially launched their Precise PLA (PPLA) today. So you can now prototype, create custom tooling, and fabricate end-use parts in PLA plastic the Markforged way. What is Precise PLA? One of the most common prototyping materials used on 3D printers is Polylactic
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Formlabs has launched Nylon 12 GF Powder, a glass-reinforced plastic filament for the Fuse 1 3D printer. Nylon 12 GF is the third material designed for the Fuse 1 ecosystem, boasting the highest heat resistance and sustained load-bearing ability. Parts are stiff, resilient and tough, with fine surface quality. Fuse
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3D printing enables anyone to design and manufacture high-quality, three-dimensional models and parts for any application. Add a large build volume to the mix, and you have a tool that can print realistic life-size models. Builder is the best-known large-format Fused Filament Fabrication 3D printer manufacturer, with
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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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