Markforged has today announced a new filament for the Metal X 3D printer — Copper. Because of its excellent electrical conductivity, copper is the most widely used metal in electrical equipment for wiring and motors. It also has outstanding heat sink properties in terms of its thermal conductivity – around
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Imaged above: Glasses printed in Tough 1500 Resin. 3D Printing tough and durable parts that bend and quickly return to shape has just been made possible with the launch of Tough 1500 Resin. The new resin is ideal for printing stiff but pliable parts like jigs and fixtures. The keyword
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson got to see the innovation of metal 3D printing in action recently when he paid a visit to the University of Sunderland. The PM was even given his own special metal print of the number 10 printed with the Markforged Metal X. During his visit, the
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With the right polymer, you can use a 3D printer to manufacture functional parts that can replace machined metal parts. With the right technology, like SLA or HP’s Multi Jet Fusion, you can use a 3D printer to make complex architectural mock-ups. You can even use a 3D printer to
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There are polymers, and then there are superpolymers. Superpolymers are so-named because they exhibit exceptional characteristics in specific areas, such as mechanical or chemical. These might include tensile strength, flexural strength, chemical resistance, a high strength-to-weight ratio or a desirable FST (flame, smoke, and toxicity) rating. In any case, the
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Sir James M. Barrie once said nothing is really work unless you would rather be doing something else. I think we can all relate to this when it comes to decorating, which can be enjoyable or a bit of a slog depending on your mindset. Something that helps make decorating
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It’s incredible to think that just twenty years ago, 3D printing high-quality models on a machine the size of a paper printer was unheard of. The first stereolithography 3D printer, a brute of a model made by 3D Systems in 1987, stood at over 5ft tall. It was effective, but
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Hand tools have a job to do, so whether we’re talking about an axe or a circular saw, functionality and durability are always the most important factors. But not all hand tools are fit for purpose, despite being the right ‘type’ on paper. Siemens Gas & Power know this all
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Developing a product from scratch is an inherently arduous process that goes beyond sketching ideas and creating a few models. To create a retail-ready product, a significant amount of prototyping is required. Some companies manufacture hundreds of prototypes for a single product, so they can experience and test different product
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Even for experienced architects, model making can be relatively simple or immensely complex. Rough study models can be made quickly with cardboard, polystyrene and foam, but this is as easy as it gets. Complex shapes, organic shapes and geometries need a more detailed approach which takes time. This is
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