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SLS Additive Manufacturing: Is It Right for You? A 3D Technology Comparison

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Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) printers like the Formlabs Fuse 1+ 30w use a high-powered laser to selectively ‘sinter’ powder in layers to create 3D objects. While FFF melts thermoplastic and extrudes it through a nozzle onto a build plate, and SLA uses a laser to cure liquid resin onto the build platform, SLS additive manufacturing uses a recoat …

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Quick 3D Prints: Choosing the Most Efficient 3D Printer

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Print speed is a manufacturer battleground, but a faster 3D printer to get quick 3D prints on paper won’t necessarily be the quickest for you in the real world due to material requirements and build specifications. 3D print speed refers to the rate at which a 3D printer extrudes plastic or the rate it completes …

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How To Choose the Best 3D Printing Resin for Your Projects?

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Rather than extruding thermoplastic in layers, stereolithography (SLA) 3D printers cure layers of liquid resin with a laser on the build platform to create solid models. Resins are liquid polymers that mimic the performance of thermoplastics or have a one-use purpose, like jewellery casting. The significant advantage of SLA is the laser is not restricted …

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What Is a Resin 3D Printer & How Does It Work?

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Most resin 3D printers are stereolithography (SLA) printers, which cure liquid resin layers with a laser rather than extruding plastic with a print head. Because they are not restricted by the mechanical movements of a print head, resin 3D printers can produce models with greater complexity than Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) 3D printers, albeit with …

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How To 3D Print Gears Like A Pro – 7 Design Tips and Advice         

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3D-printed gears straddle the line between functional and hobbyist components, yet they perform as well as any gears when appropriately designed.  Most 3D printed gear failures are from choosing the wrong materials, incorrect printer settings, and specifying the wrong infill (which leads to weak gears that snap or gears that cost too much in raw …

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10 Benefits of Large Format SLA 3D Printing for Businesses

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Large-format 3D printing is traditionally the remit of fused filament fabrication (FFF) 3D printers, which extrude plastic in layers with a mechanical print head. However, stereolithography (SLA) advancements now let you accurately create big models and put small series runs into production with liquid resin. Large format SLA is a different type of solution to …

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Global Automotive Supplier Brose Turns to SLS 3D Printing to Produce End-Use Car Parts

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Customer case study – Brose turns to SLS 3D printing Brose is one of the largest automotive suppliers in the world. The company employs 30,000 people in over 70 locations across 25 countries. Every other new vehicle is equipped with one of Brose’s products.  They are one of Germany’s most innovative companies and has been …

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How Lufthansa Technik Uses 3D Printed Tools to Manufacture Escape Route Markings

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Customer case study – How Lufthansa Technik Uses 3D Printed Tools to Manufacture Escape Route Markings Lufthansa Technik is a leading provider in aircraft maintenance, repair, overhaul and modification services for civil aircraft, from commercial to VIP and special mission aircraft. CHALLENGE:  Lufthansa Technik has innovative floor markings called Guide U escape route, these markings …

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3D Printing Helps Dorman Keep Pace with Automotive OEMs

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Customer case study – 3D Printing Helps Dorman Keep Pace with Automotive OEMs Dorman Products sell automotive parts and components for both heavy and light-duty vehicles. They have been the automotive aftermarket’s pioneering problem solvers for over a century. Dorman gives people greater freedom to fix these vehicles by constantly developing new repair solutions that …

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Electroplating 3D Printed Parts for High-Performance Antennas – Cutting Costs by More than 90%

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Customer case study – Electroplating 3D Printed Parts for High-Performance Antennas — Cutting Costs By More Than 90% Elliptika specializes in the design and development of radio frequency, and microwave products and solutions. Elliptika brings its expertise to the fields of consulting and RF and microwave engineering. Elliptika offers a wide range of services from …

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