The Formlabs Form 3L and Form 3BL boast feature sets that are revolutionising post-processing for benchtop SLA printing, and with the addition of the Build Platform 2L, the workflow is revolutionised even further. Using cutting-edge Quick Release Technology, it streamlines post-processing for benchtop SLA and enables 24/7 operations when used
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Formlabs has launched Flame Retardant Resin, a self-extinguishing, UL 94 V-0 certified material for stereolithography 3D printing. Perfect for multiple industries, including transportation, aviation, manufacturing and medical, this regulator-approved resin provides users with the speed, design freedom and safety that high-stakes applications demand. Flame Retardant Resin will transform how automotive,
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Additive-X is attending the Smart Factory Expo, which is part of Manufacturing and Engineering Week 2023. This event is the industry’s leading manufacturing exhibition showcasing the latest digital innovations in technology, processes and thinking behind Industry 4.0. Whatever the stage of your digital journey, see all the technologies enabling the industrial revolution under
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We’re excited to announce we will be exhibiting at TCT 3Sixty in June, which will be taking place on the 7th – 8th of June at the NEC Birmingham. TCT 3Sixty is your chance to discover the latest insights and see product demos first-hand, as the AM community gathers in-person to network, meet
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Metal additive manufacturing can replace traditional manufacturing techniques like machining, drawing, and casting with a digital workflow that enables the production of previously impossible geometries and detail. Where metal 3D printing really comes into its own is when working with tight tolerances, irregular shapes, thin walls and hollows, and internal
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Titanium is a highly valued material in engineering, high-performance product fabrication, and medical applications due to its biocompatibility and superior strength-to-weight ratio. It produces parts 3 to 4 times stronger than stainless steel with a higher melting point. Titanium’s high mechanical strength and corrosion resistance have led the aerospace industry
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Without the artistry of prop masters, some of Hollywood’s most memorable films, like Guardians of the Galaxy, Star Wars, and Back to the Future, would lack the dazzling visual effects that make them so iconic. Prop-making takes skill, imagination, and creativity, all under the constant pressure of deadlines and resource
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Post-processing is the last step in the additive manufacturing workflow, transforming rough prints into beautiful, functional, and saleable products that accurately reflect their original designs. Any work performed on a print after the 3D printing process is complete is part of post-processing. Examples include curing SLA parts with UV light
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TPU 90A Powder for the Formlabs Fuse Series lets you produce advanced, flexible elastomeric parts in-house. Thermoplastic Polyurethane is a remarkably elastic, resilient, and durable material that withstands wear and tear, oils, solvents, and greases. Its soft-touch properties also make it a practical choice for consumer products. The Fuse Series
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While 3D printing large parts that are strong and durable is possible with high-performance plastics, Continuous Fibre Reinforcement (CFR) technology with the Markforged FX20 offers even better results. CFR uses a build material such as Onyx for the outer shell and infill and a composite like carbon fibre as a
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