Despite boasting state-of-the-art machinery and industrial manufacturing robots that can cost millions of pounds, most automotive assembly plants outsource the manufacturing of custom tools and prototypes to a third party. The reason for this is simple – most assembly plants do not have the necessary tools to manufacture their own parts, and
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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In addition to announcing the Fuse 1 3D printer yesterday, Formlabs also launched an automated 3D printing production solution called the Form Cell – a configurable production station for designers, engineers and manufacturers. Here’s what you need to know about it: The Form Cell The Form Cell is an automated 3D printing
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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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