3D printing in higher education is an exciting way to engage learners and expose them to one of the biggest revolutions in manufacturing. Colleges and universities that introduce 3D printers generate a lot of buzz with students and teachers. The technology is interesting, but it is also accessible, with a small learning curve that makes …
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What is Rapid Prototyping? Rapid prototyping (RP) is referred to as a group of specialised technologies that are used to make quick minimum viable product models, assemblies using three-dimensional CAD data, or physical parts. The technology that is implemented to create these prototypes is referred to as additive manufacturing or, interchangeably, 3D printing. The process …
With the help of 3D Printing, Vital Auto, a UK industrial design studio, makes concept cars for some of the world’s biggest automakers. Founded in 2015, Vital Auto won its first gig to design the NIO EP9 for Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer NIO. Since then, the company has worked for Volvo, McLaren, Nissan, and …
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UK drone specialist heliguy™ is on a roll after receiving a grant from the £10.9 million Sustainable Advanced Manufacturing (SAM) Project, which helped fund the purchase of 3D printers for the manufacturing facility. heliguy™ started out selling large remote-controlled helicopters capable of autonomous flight in 2009, moving into drones as demand for sophisticated drones for …
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Formlabs has released a new ESD material for manufacturing static-dissipative parts, creating new 3D printing opportunities in electronics manufacturing. ESD Resin is formulated for electrical applications that demand durability. Manufacturers can print jigs and fixtures, casings, enclosures, holding trays, tubes and connectors in ESD Resin to precise specifications. Traditionally, jigs and fixtures are machined from …
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When Formlabs introduced Low Force Stereolithography (LFS) with the Form 3, they significantly improved traditional SLA with more reliable technology. LFS addressed the biggest engineering challenge with inverted stereolithography; the significant forces exerted on parts during printing. In traditional SLA, high peel forces make it difficult to remove intricate parts from support structures without breaking …
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Formlabs has announced the Form 3+ and Form 3B+ 3D printers, upgraded versions of the hugely popular Form 3 and Form 3B. The new 3D printers print 20% – 40% faster than before, enabling same-day production for agile prototyping and production. The speed improvements are based on both hardware and software improvements, including a more …
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Formlabs have welcomed in 2022 with four announcements! They have just revealed the newest iterations of their flagship 3D printers, the Form 3+ and the Form 3B+, along with two new products – Build Platform 2 and the new ESD Resin (Electrostatic Discharge Resin) A first from Formlabs that will enable users to streamline …
