Case Studies
3D Printing Architecture: Efficient Prototyping and Iterative Design
3D Printing Architecture is transforming workflows with automated model building, rapid prototyping, complex builds, and collaboration channels that allow teams to share ideas and iterate designs within days. Among the most popular 3D printing technologies, stereolithography (SLA) is the preferred choice for architectural applications. SLA printers use a laser to
How MAG Orthotics have Adopted 3D Printing to Save Time and Resources
MAG Orthotics Limited in Sheffield, UK, offers bespoke products and repairs to the orthotic and podiatry markets. The company is working to move into the digital future, recently adopting 3D printing to save resources, time, and materials. But transitioning to digital workflows involves not just the manufacturing process, but the choices
Concept Metal invests in Markforged 3D Printer
Manchester-based Concept Metal Products Ltd, established in 1975, is a sheet metal work and fabrication specialist which offers shearing, bending, punching and laser cutting services. While the Concept Metal team was well-versed in CAD, it had virtually no experience with additive manufacturing (AM) but recognised that to speed up its
Metallic Gel and the Advent of 4D Printing
In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers at North Carolina State University, Northwestern Polytechnical University, and Tianjin University have developed a highly conductive metallic gel that is capable of 3D printing solid metal objects at room temperature, revolutionising the concept of four-dimensional (4D) printing. North Carolina State University. Amongst the 3 teams
Cumbria Police Trials 3D Printed Police Dog Headcams
Cumbria Police’s dog unit is trialling helmet-mounted cameras on dogs to collect evidence during operations and give handlers live intel on the ground. Police dogs are trained to assist the police with apprehending suspects, detecting drugs, searching for evidence, and providing crime deterrence and protection. Still, there needs to be
Transforming Healthcare With the Lynxter S600D’s Triple Extrusion
3D printing has hundreds of applications in healthcare, including creating precise anatomical replicas to help plan surgery, manufacturing prosthetics for amputees and whipping up custom trays for medical instruments. Advancements in materials and additive manufacturing techniques also mean that 3D printing is more accurate, consistent, and efficient than ever. One
U.S. Army Utilising Markforged to Decrease Downtime
Customer Story – U.S. Army Utilising Markforged to decrease downtime PROFILE: A major training base for the U.S. Army provides realistic joint and combined arms training to develop the U.S. Army’s soldiers and leaders for the battlefield. They train soldiers for upcoming deployments, wherever that may be in the world.
Clinical Case Study: Formlabs Temporary CB Resin
Clinical Case Study: Increase of Vertical Dimension of Occlusion (VDO) with Formlabs Temporary CB Resin in a Complex Rehabilitation Case PROFILE: In this paper, Dr. Antonio Busato and dental technician Luca Giovenzana give a step-by-step overview of the digital process to plan and produce provisional restorations in a complex rehabilitation
Formlabs Dental Sets the New Standard of Dental Practice Care
Customer Interview- How A Family Dental Practice is Setting the New Standard of Care with Formlabs Dental Since 1985, The Dr Horvath Family Practice has been a specialised family business for high-quality dentistry and orthodontics in Jestetten, Germany. Alongside his father, Dr. Sebastian Horvath focuses on aesthetic restorative dentistry, while
Fabricating Clear Aligners in a Private Orthodontic Practice
Customer Story – Fabricating Clear Aligners in a Private Orthodontic Practice PROFILE: SmileMaker Orthodontics Dr. Burton of SmileMaker Orthodontics is known as the best Orthodontist in Hendersonville and East Nashville. They make the braces process fun and easy. CHALLENGE: Dr. Burton was increasingly frustrated by working with outside aligner manufacturers,
Digital Orthodontics at Scale at the UK’s Largest Ortho Lab
Customer Story – Digital Orthodontics at Scale at the UK’s Largest Ortho Lab PROFILE: Ashford Orthodontics is the largest orthodontic laboratory in the United Kingdom with a 12,000 square foot facility and over 50 employees, offering specialist orthodontic technical services to orthodontic and dental professionals. CHALLENGE: The lab had to
Enhancing 3D-Printed Aerospace Tooling with AMT PostPro
3D printing is an invaluable manufacturing tool for aerospace innovation with the ability to produce complex external shapes and internal geometries. No other manufacturing tool lets aerospace engineers prototype and produce end-use parts to exceptionally low tolerances, with unequalled repeatability at minimal cost in-house. However, the technology – which builds
Keeping Trains Moving With Silicone 3D-Printed Parts
Train maintenance problems are becoming commonplace due to parts shortages and manufacturing constraints. Grounding a train is the last resort, but operators are faced with no alternative if serviceable parts are unavailable. A railway sector company recently faced this problem when the silicone boot seal for a train braking system
Finishing 3D Printed Prosthetics with PostPro Chemical Vapor Smoothing
Post-Processing 3D printed prosthetics for comfort, safety and strength with AMT PostPro. One commonly cited limitation of 3D printing is the surface finish of 3D printed parts, which usually have visible layers – the opposite of injection moulded parts, which are perfectly smooth and ready to go. Thankfully, you can
Improving Formula Student Engine Performance with 3D Printing
Improving Engine Performance with Markforged 3D Printing & AMT Vapor Smoothing. Formula Student is the event European automotive engineering students look forward to each year. The single goal is to design and build a single-seat racer that is faster and more consistent than over 100 other efforts. Over the years,