With the right polymer, you can use a 3D printer to manufacture functional parts that can replace machined metal parts. With the right technology, like SLA or HP’s Multi Jet Fusion, you can use a 3D printer to make complex architectural mock-ups. You can even use a 3D printer to make rubberised wheels for toy …
3D Printing a Bust of Dutch DJ Oliver Heldens with Builder 3D Read More »
Mechatronic S.r.l. is an industrial equipment manufacturer. Their core business involves the design and production of machines for industrial painting plants, some of which they manufacture in large quantities, but most orders are for custom machines. Because of this, they need a reliable and fast way to make custom parts. The company is headquartered in …
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There are polymers, and then there are superpolymers. Superpolymers are so-named because they exhibit exceptional characteristics in specific areas, such as mechanical or chemical. These might include tensile strength, flexural strength, chemical resistance, a high strength-to-weight ratio or a desirable FST (flame, smoke, and toxicity) rating. In any case, the point is, these materials are …
3DGence F420 – Your Guide to PEEK, PEKK and ULTEM Filaments Read More »
Sir James M. Barrie once said nothing is really work unless you would rather be doing something else. I think we can all relate to this when it comes to decorating, which can be enjoyable or a bit of a slog depending on your mindset. Something that helps make decorating enjoyable (and, in some cases, …
Cutting Packing Prototype Times with the FormBox and 3D Printing Read More »
It’s incredible to think that just twenty years ago, 3D printing high-quality models on a machine the size of a paper printer was unheard of. The first stereolithography 3D printer, a brute of a model made by 3D Systems in 1987, stood at over 5ft tall. It was effective, but the technology wasn’t widely adopted. …
Prototyping Three to Four Times Faster with Formlabs Draft Resin Read More »
Hand tools have a job to do, so whether we’re talking about an axe or a circular saw, functionality and durability are always the most important factors. But not all hand tools are fit for purpose, despite being the right ‘type’ on paper. Siemens Gas & Power know this all too well. They are a …
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Developing a product from scratch is an inherently arduous process that goes beyond sketching ideas and creating a few models. To create a retail-ready product, a significant amount of prototyping is required. Some companies manufacture hundreds of prototypes for a single product, so they can experience and test different product iterations before they decide which …
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