When it comes to 3D printing an object, a few things have to happen. First of all, you have to design the object you would like to print using CAD software, otherwise known as 3D modelling software. It is with this software you will create your object to the specifications
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One of the issues that people face when 3D printing is getting their prints to stick to the build plate. If a print does not stick to the build plate properly, then it could move during the print process which will cause it to fail. Manufacturers have, of course, devised
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This article has been updated for 2021 with new information. We recently received a question from a student in secondary education regarding file formats and 3D printing. He wanted to know what the most common file formats are and how they are used. So, we thought we’d write an article
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3D printing is billed as an easy way to manufacture models and parts, but is the workflow really as simple as it’s made out to be? The short answer: yes! This article will explore the 3D printing workflow in simple terms so you can wrap your head around it and
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Just over two months ago, Formlabs announced their Formlabs User Summit 2021, a free virtual event running from October 26-27, 2021. Today, we have multiple updates to share regarding the event’s speaker lineup across some of the most popular applications. Here’s a comprehensive look. The latest Product Design panel will
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On 28-30 September 2021, TCT 3Sixty will return to the NEC Birmingham for the first time in 2 years. We’re excited to announce we will be exhibiting at TCT 3Sixty in September, bringing with us a range of 3D printers from leading brands. TCT 3Sixty is a showcase for the
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You only need to look at the logistical nightmare of sourcing spare parts from overseas to see how 3D printing can transform supply chains overnight – imagine being able to additively manufacture your own parts in-house! 3D printing is helping companies reduce complexity in supply chains, reduce costs, overcome geopolitical
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UltiMaker turned ten this year, cementing them as one of the most successful additive manufacturing companies of the decade. A lot has happened at UltiMaker in ten years. The company was founded in 2011 and brought to market its first printer, the “UltiMaker” (later renamed to the Ultimaker Original)
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Formlabs resins are designed to simulate a range of injection-moulded plastics from polypropylene (PP) to thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU). Because the Formlabs resin library is huge (containing over 20 resins and growing), figuring out what resin you should choose can be difficult. Formlabs has an online material selector you can use
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With a stereolithography 3D printer like the Form 3, you can additively manufacture transparent objects and polish them to be optically clear. The Form 3 (and larger Form 3L) print Clear Resin with a print process called Low Force Stereolithography, which reduces peel forces on parts, producing fewer rough surfaces
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