For over thirty years, physical models of dental arches and other dental models have traditionally been manufactured by hand using plaster (gypsum). While this manufacturing process produces high-quality results, it is a time and labour-intensive process and especially so if dental models need multiple iterations. A potential solution to this
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Libraries might have lost their monopoly on knowledge to the internet, but they offer something that the internet cannot; a sense of place and wanting. Indeed, a good library is in our opinion priceless. There is simply no better place to educate oneself and delve into the wonderful world of
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Ultimaker has today released several new products to enhance your 3D printing experience, as well as new software updates for the Ultimaker 2+ and Ultimaker 3 Series. The new products consist of Ultimaker PP (polypropylene), 0.8mm print cores and an Ultimaker 3 Advanced 3D Printing Kit. Here’s a summary of today’s
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One’s ability to access archeological discoveries has traditionally been held back by distance and location. When an artifact of interest is discovered several hundred or even several thousand miles away, archeologists and students without the funds or means to travel are left out of the discovery altogether. For education and
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With the help of the Ultimaker 3 3D Printer, AF Rayspeed Ltd restores, customises and tunes Lambrettas. 3D printing has enabled the company to develop new parts for Lambrettas, to improve reliability and power output whilst keeping the original charm of the bikes intact. About AF Rayspeed Ltd AF Rayspeed Ltd
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Polish 3D printer manufacturer Zortrax has announced a software update for the Zortrax M200 and M300 3D printers, which allows users to 3D print with third-party materials outside of the Zortrax ecosystem for the first time. Up until now, Zortrax customers have had to make do with Z-ULTRAT, Z-HIPS, Z-GLASS,
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Stereolithography (SLA) 3D printing specialist Formlabs has today launched an all-new SLS 3D printer called the Fuse 1 at an event called The Digital Factory. The Fuse 1 represents a shift in direction for Formlabs, whose 3D printers up until now have exclusively utilised stereolithography technology. Here’s what you need
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We are pleased to announce a new partnership with industrial-grade 3D printer manufacturer EnvisionTEC. Founded in 2002, EnvisionTEC are a leading manufacturer of advanced 3D printers for serious manufacturing requirements. Their range includes Desktop 3D printers with Digital Light Projection (DLP) technology, Perfactory ‘personal factory’ 3D printers with DLP technology
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We are delighted to announce the availability of the new 3DP Workbench series within our online store. The 3DP Workbench series consists of four FFF 3D printers for designers, engineers and manufacturers who require a large-format but flexible 3D printing solution for their workshops. Here’s a little information about each
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Manual post-processing extends the manufacturing time of 3D printed models considerably. In the case of stereolithography-printed models, they ideally need to be thoroughly washed with Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) before they are cured using UV light. Both these processes take time and, in the case of UV curing, you ideally need to
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