3D Printing Aircraft Tools with UltiMaker and the Royal Netherlands Air Force The Royal Netherlands Air Force operates a fleet of military aircraft which they are tasked with maintaining to operational standards. From Chinooks and Apaches to NH90s and F16s, their fleet is incredibly diverse and the military base in
Ford has led the way for innovation in the motoring industry since 1914. Their pilot plant in Cologne, Germany, develops new cars years before they go into production. With a small manufacturing line all their own, they develop models and the tools, jigs and fixtures that build them. Outsourcing the
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Morrison Tech, formally Morrison Institute of Technology, is one of the leading engineering and computer science educational institutions in Colorado. They recently dispatched of their last manual drafting table, and in doing so, created a fully digital learning environment. Part of this includes 3D printers. The institution’s president, Chris Scott,
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Italian design company Florenradica use Ultimaker 3D printers to fabricate prototypes and end-use parts for fashion houses. Their unique position in the market means they have an illustrious list of clients, who require a wide range of parts to manufacture their own products. Traditionally, the firm has a background in
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Architecture design firm Make use Ultimaker 3D printers to create three-dimensional mock-ups, concepts and context models. Their mission to create the best spaces in the world comes to fruition with the help of 3D printing, which has brought model-making production in-house and largely replaced their wood workshop. The large build
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Industry: Electronics/ product design Application: Headphones Benefits of 3D Printing: – Rapid prototyping – Low development costs – Fast time to market print+ is a DIY headphone kit that you 3D print at home. It’s upgradeable and low-cost, giving consumers a great product for a fair price. The project was started in
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Industry: Audiology Application: Earbuds Benefits of 3D Printing: – Rapid prototyping – Low development costs – Economical manufacturing Earbuds are the gel-like cups for your ears that make your earphones stay in place. Typically, ear buds are made from silicone rubber or a memory foam. In the case of silicone rubber, the
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Industry: Consumer electronics Application: Headphones Benefits of 3D Printing: – Rapid prototyping – In-house production – Low development costs Consumer electronics are prime candidates for 3D printing. It’s possible for start-ups to conceptualise and prototype product iterations at minimal cost with 3D printing, with the added benefit of keeping everything in-house. Even
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Industry: Education Application: Jewellery Benefits of 3D Printing: – An educational learning tool – Practical application – New manufacturing techniques using Formlabs’ resins The Copenhagen School of Design and Technology (KEA) is one of the world’s foremost educational institutions for technology and design. Founded in 2009, KEA is a higher education
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With Stranger Things season four now available for our viewing pleasure – we thought we’d refresh you all about how the Stranger Things’ Demogorgon monster was brought to life with Formlabs technology. One of the most popular articles on our blog is 3D Printers in Films. On the big screen,
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