Ultimaker has added PETG filament to its material portfolio, unlocking exciting new manufacturing possibilities for designers. PETG is one of the most versatile plastics in the world. It is most commonly used to manufacture food and drink containers. It is a copolymer, combining the properties of PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) with
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Most of us know Lush Cosmetics best for the divine smells that emanate from their stores and their incredible range of hair and skincare products. But have you ever wondered what goes into developing those delightful products? For years, Lush developed products by hand. Teams of designers would create master
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Formlabs has announced Nylon 11, a new nylon powder for the Fuse 1 3D printer. Nylon 11 is engineered for parts that need to take an impact – it is ductile, flexible and impact-resistant, making it ideal for functional prototypes and production parts. The significant difference between Nylon 11 and
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When you think about 3D printing, you probably envision a thermoplastic being printed layer by layer. This is fused filament fabrication, and while it is the most common type of 3D printing, it is but one of more than a dozen types. For engineering applications that demand metal parts, Markforged
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The Formlabs Tough and Durable resin family comprises three resins: Tough Resin 2000, Tough Resin 1500 and Durable Resin. These resins are for prototyping functional models and parts that look, feel and behave like high-performance plastics. All resins in this family are supported by the Form 3 and Form 3L.
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The world’s coral reefs are under attack from rising sea temperatures. A spike of 1-2°C in sea temperatures over several weeks kills coral, causing bleaching and turning it white. It is estimated that 90% of coral reefs could be dead by 2050. Coral reefs are important for several reasons –
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Naturalis 3D prints a full size replica of their original Tyrannosaurus Rex After a year of 3D scanning, modelling and 3D printing, Naturalis, the national museum of natural history in Leiden, Netherlands has finished their fully 3D printed replica of the T-Rex skeleton excavated in 2013. Measuring 12 meters long
Markforged has released it’s revolutionary tool, Blacksmith, an automated, in-process quality control software for the Markforged Industrial X7 3D printer which gives manufacturers accurate parts, right from the print bed. Blacksmith learns through AI and connects part design, production, and inspection it is described as an adaptive manufacturing platform
Formlabs has announced the launch of Castable Wax 40 Resin, engineered exclusively for jewellers. Formlabs partnered with leading jewellery material supplier Rio Grande Jewelry to develop and validate Castable Wax 40 Resin for intensive professional use and proved it to be one of the highest performance casting resins on the
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We are proud to announce the 2020 Ultimaker Innovators list. It is the first in what will become a yearly celebration of individuals and teams achieving greatness within the 3D printing industry. What is The Ultimaker Innovators list? The Ultimaker Innovators list places the spotlight on individuals or teams around the world using 3D
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