ULTEM is a high-performance thermoplastic polyetherimide (PEI) designed for high service, high-temperature applications like jet engines and aerospace. It is the material of choice for high-performance parts, capable of withstanding repeated cycles in humid, extreme environments. The ULTEM family includes ULTEM 1010 and ULTEM 9085: ULTEM 1010 is one of the strongest …
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Last month, Markforged released an important feature update for its adaptive manufacturing platform Blacksmith, including Variable Scan Density and Fiber Placement Verification. In case you don’t know, Blacksmith is a premium feature of Markforged’s slicer and 3D print preparation software Eiger, which uses AI to automate part quality assurance by inspecting and analysing the outside and inside …
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Form 3+ Vs. Form 2: Comparing Formlabs Desktop 3D Printers With the Form 3+ and Form 3B+ now shipping, we look at the differences that have evolved in the seven years since Formlabs announced the Form 2 Printer in 2015. After Toms Guide named the the Form 2 best resin printer in 2019 – …
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Ultimaker Cura version 4.13 is now available for download, bringing with it significantly faster print speeds and cross-platform material profile synchronization (letting you sync materials across all S-line 3D printers). Cura 4.13 is also compatible with other third-party printers, but any speed and ecosystem improvements are exclusive to Ultimaker printers. Faster print speeds The big …
Ultimaker has announced that the PVA Removal Station will be available in the UK for a limited pre-sale launch from today! Printing with PVA? Now you can have final parts in hand faster and easier than ever… Order online now If you use PVA supports and want to produce complex parts and stunning visual …
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Last year, Formlabs announced a partnership with Autodesk Fusion 360 (cloud-based CAD software for 3D printing) to streamline workflows and integrate Fusion 360 into SLA additive manufacturing technology. Fusion 360 puts design, engineering, simulation, electronics, prototyping, and manufacturing workflows under one roof for Formlabs customers. From day one, it improved the Formlabs ecosystem, gluing workflows …
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If you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day this year, why not give your other half (or your unknowing recipient, perhaps) something extra special. A 3D printed gift takes time to make, in the same way a card does. You might also like to go the extra mile and sand, paint and finish the gift by hand. Perfect for …
The military has a longstanding interest in additive manufacturing. From functional parts for fighter jets to accessories for soldiers in the field, 3D printing is used in various ways as a fast and affordable R&D tool. Here are some additive manufacturing projects across the Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marines, across various countries: 3D …
Architects are no strangers to building models by hand, which involves lots of foam, card, pins and glue. When woodwork is involved, the process is also messy, noisy, and highly time-intensive. Making one model can take months! While the traditional way of making models will always be prevalent, 3D printing in architecture streamlines many architects’ …
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Labman: 348 Robots in 54 Countries The future is automated, and Labman Automation is helping world leading companies across the globe automate the processes they use every day. To date, the company has manufactured 348 robots which operate in 54 countries all manufactured in Stokesley a small rural town in North Yorkshire, UK. Labman was …
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