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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3DGence has launched two metal Fused Filament Fabrication 3D printers that offer a cheaper alternative to metal injection moulding (MIM) production. The new ELEMENT series includes a compact and mid-size model. In a bold move, 3DGence has entered the metal 3D printing market with technology more suited to thermoplastics. The ELEMENT series prints non-polymer materials …
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The 3DGence F350, F420 and F421 are all industrial-grade 3D printers suited to rapid prototyping and final production. They all have interchangeable print modules, unlocking material capabilities with a quick swap-out. However, these printers are suited to different tasks. Before looking at the differences between them, we should note that the F421 is the successor …
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We’re jetting off to Frankfurt, Germany for the 16 to 19th November to attend Formnext 2021. Formnext is a fantastic opportunity to explore the latest printers and materials, learn about different 3D printing applications, and network with industry peers. If you are going to be there you can book an appointment with …
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3DGence makes 3D printers for industrial applications. They address a need within the engineering and design industries for 3D printers that can print materials across a very wide temperature range (190°C to 500°C). The neat thing about 3DGence printers is you only need one printer to do it. They have a unique modular system with …
Note: The video above is in Polish, but English subtitles are available. Geo Globe is a Polish company that specialises in vacuum thermoforming. They operate in the plastics industry and among other things work to develop transportation trays which are used by machines to secure finished parts on the production line. The process of …
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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 »
Every so often, a machine or device comes along that changes the way we do things. For manufacturers, engineers and designers, 3D printing is the newest such thing, allowing them to fabricate and make parts and tools in-house. However, 3D printing has a key limitation, and that is extruder temperature. You see, different plastics have …
3DGence has launched a new 3D printer which could revolutionise how engineers manufacture high-performance products. The INDUSTRY F420 can print traditional thermoplastics like ABS and PLA, specialised materials like polycarbonate, PA and ASA, and the engineering polymers PEEK and ULTEM AM9085F, giving rise to its suitability for a wide range of applications. ULTEM AM9085F has …
The wheel was undoubtedly the most important engineering invention ever, but the Mecanum wheel follows very closely behind. These wheels can move a vehicle with a standard chassis in any direction, without the vehicle turning or manoeuvring. Instead, the Mecanum wheel allows for in-place rotation. The inventor of the Mecanum wheel, Bengt Erland Ilon, patented …
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