The strength of 3D printed components is determined by several factors, including the material, printing temperatures, layer height, the infill pattern and density, and any post-processing techniques employed. While printing stronger parts is sometimes as simple as switching to a stronger material, other measures like increasing layer thickness can have
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Lynxter has unveiled the S300X, a state-of-the-art 3D printer for elastomers, including medical and industrial-grade silicones. The Lynxter S300X can effortlessly produce some of the most intricate custom-printed medical and industrial-grade silicones and polyurethanes. It achieves this feat with an IDEX (Independent Dual Extruder) with two tool heads – LIQ21
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If you want your 3D prints to come out fast, you can buy a speedier 3D printer or adjust your settings and workflow to get faster results. Picking suitable materials, determining the optimal print resolution, orientating your part for the fastest build path, and choosing an efficient infill pattern are
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Formlabs recently launched an Automation Ecosystem to revolutionise additive manufacturing for SMEs. This new system encompasses Form Auto for continuous production, Fleet Control for optimised fleet management, and the High-Volume Resin System for enhanced printing capacity. By adopting this technology, SMEs can significantly boost productivity, lower labour costs, and avoid machine
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As 3D printing continues to revolutionise the manufacturing industry and becomes increasingly important in operations, many businesses and their teams are asking whether 3D printing training is worth the time. The answer is: absolutely! Investing in a 3D printer is only the first step towards using additive manufacturing. Team members
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Designing a part for additive manufacturing requires different considerations than subtractive processes like injection moulding and machining due to the underlying technology. Enter DfAM. Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) is a set of design strategies that enhance the manufacturability and cost-efficiency of 3D-printed parts. DfAM uses 3D printing to its
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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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