Case Studies

3d printing architecture

3D Printing Architecture: Efficient Prototyping and Iterative Design

3D Printing Architecture is transforming workflows with automated model building, rapid prototyping, complex builds, and collaboration channels that allow teams to share ideas and iterate designs within days. Among the most popular 3D printing technologies, stereolithography (SLA) is the preferred choice for architectural applications. SLA printers use a laser to

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How MAG Orthotics have Adopted 3D Printing to Save Time and Resources

MAG Orthotics Limited in Sheffield, UK, offers bespoke products and repairs to the orthotic and podiatry markets. The company is working to move into the digital future, recently adopting 3D printing to save resources, time, and materials. But transitioning to digital workflows involves not just the manufacturing process, but the choices

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Concept Metal invests in Markforged 3D Printer

Manchester-based Concept Metal Products Ltd, established in 1975, is a sheet metal work and fabrication specialist which offers shearing, bending, punching and laser cutting services. While the Concept Metal team was well-versed in CAD, it had virtually no experience with additive manufacturing (AM) but recognised that to speed up its

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A spider-shaped 3D printed model made from metallic gel.

Metallic Gel and the Advent of 4D Printing

In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers at North Carolina State University, Northwestern Polytechnical University, and Tianjin University have developed a highly conductive metallic gel that is capable of 3D printing solid metal objects at room temperature, revolutionising the concept of four-dimensional (4D) printing.  North Carolina State University. Amongst the 3 teams

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Cumbria Police Trials 3D Printed Police Dog Headcams

Cumbria Police’s dog unit is trialling helmet-mounted cameras on dogs to collect evidence during operations and give handlers live intel on the ground. Police dogs are trained to assist the police with apprehending suspects, detecting drugs, searching for evidence, and providing crime deterrence and protection. Still, there needs to be

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Various uses of 3d printing in medicine

Transforming Healthcare With the Lynxter S600D’s Triple Extrusion

3D printing has hundreds of applications in healthcare, including creating precise anatomical replicas to help plan surgery, manufacturing prosthetics for amputees and whipping up custom trays for medical instruments. Advancements in materials and additive manufacturing techniques also mean that 3D printing is more accurate, consistent, and efficient than ever. One

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U.S. Army Utilising Markforged to Decrease Downtime

Customer Story – U.S. Army Utilising Markforged to decrease downtime PROFILE: A major training base for the U.S. Army provides realistic joint and combined arms training to develop the U.S. Army’s soldiers and leaders for the battlefield. They train soldiers for upcoming deployments, wherever that may be in the world.

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Clinical Case Study: Formlabs Temporary CB Resin

Clinical Case Study: Increase of Vertical Dimension of Occlusion (VDO) with Formlabs Temporary CB Resin in a Complex Rehabilitation Case PROFILE: In this paper, Dr. Antonio Busato and dental technician Luca Giovenzana give a step-by-step overview of the digital process to plan and produce provisional restorations in a complex rehabilitation

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Formlabs Dental Sets the New Standard of Dental Practice Care

Customer Interview- How A Family Dental Practice is Setting the New Standard of Care with Formlabs Dental Since 1985, The Dr Horvath Family Practice has been a specialised family business for high-quality dentistry and orthodontics in Jestetten, Germany. Alongside his father, Dr. Sebastian Horvath focuses on aesthetic restorative dentistry, while

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3D printed clear aligners

Fabricating Clear Aligners in a Private Orthodontic Practice

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,

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