Formlabs has just announced the newest addition to the Fuse Series – the Fuse 1+ 30W. This new printer brings with it a carbon-fiber-filled material for end-use applications that require both high stiffness and superior strength, Nylon 11 CF Powder. Save your seat! Find out more about the Formlabs Fuse 1+ 30W
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The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations were out of this world, and they inspired silversmithing business Silver Lady to work with Barnsley DMC 02’s MakerLab to produce a 3D printed piece of military silverware using Formlabs technology. Funded by the Digital Innovation for Growth (DIfG) programme, MakerLab helps small and medium-sized
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3D Printing in Education Depending on how intricately you embed yourself into it, using 3D printing in education means you can deliver doses of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, making a 3D printer the ultimate STEM learning tool, that virtually anyone can use. Educators who dismiss 3D printing
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We are incredibly excited to partner with Lynxter to bring you a new 3D printing technology that prints filaments, liquids and pastes. Additive manufacturing is unbeatably versatile, but one of the often-cited limitations is that if you want to manufacture absolutely everything with one machine, you’re out of
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3D printing is an ever-evolving technology. Previously, prototypes were crafted from a block of material that left behind unnecessary waste, but these days, 3D printing involves intelligent production that uses less material and is, therefore, more sustainable than ever. A study released on April 25th 2022 discusses the development of
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Whilst using a green screen and digital special effects is not unusual in the world of cinema, it seems that now 3D printing is becoming more prevalent in Hollywood. The flexibility to manufacture one-off parts quickly and cheaply makes the technology an invaluable tool. As additive manufacturing technology evolves to
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3D printing is a highly versatile way of manufacturing and rapid prototyping. In recent years, it has had a huge impact on many industries around the globe. 3D printing is a manufacturing technique that belongs to the advanced manufacturing spectrum. It creates an entity by layering elements level by
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UltiMaker S5 Metal Expansion Kit Coming Soon! The UltiMaker S5’s generous build volume and ability to print high-performance thermoplastics make it a snip for rapid prototyping. Still, until now, metal 3D printing has been out of the reach of S5 users. The Metal Expansion Kit changes this with
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The best example of the application of Additive Manufacturing (AM) or 3D Printing is found in the Aerospace industry, which produces potentially lighter and stronger parts than traditional manufacturing parts. The aerospace industry was a forerunner in 3D printing and contributed significantly to its development. Some aviation companies began using
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Read on to learn more about metal 3D printing with Markforged technology… There are several metal 3D printing technologies suited to different applications, and all of them work differently: SLM (Selective Laser Melting) is the most mature technology, using high-powered lasers to selectively fuse metal powder spread on a bed
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