3D printers can produce amazing things, but they can also produce incredible disasters. Whether over extrusion or blobs on the print surface, you can face various issues when 3D printing. The good news is that most 3D printing problems have simple fixes, and you don’t need to go back to school or buy a new …
Art is the expression of human creative skill and imagination – there are no boundaries to what art can be, although our perception of art is personal. You get to determine what art is good and bad, and that’s the beauty of it. Sculptures and models are one of art’s original forms, with the earliest sculptures …
Automated packaging lines run continuously with only planned downtime – or so they should. Occasionally, equipment breaks down and needs fixing, but engineers can’t always source parts at short notice. For Trivium, a specialist in sustainable and recyclable metal packaging, access to spare parts is critical. Their automated packaging lines provide the output required …
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Ultimaker and Makerbot have announced the closure of their merger. This new merger company will be accelerating 3D printing innovation and global adoption of desktop 3D printing solutions. With the new name UltiMaker, this private company aims to provide easy-to-use and accessible3D printing software, hardware and materials for any application. Both companies will …
3D Printing in Education Depending on how intricately you embed yourself into it, using 3D printing in education means you can deliver doses of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, making a 3D printer the ultimate STEM learning tool, that virtually anyone can use. Educators who dismiss 3D printing as too expensive or too …
3D printing is a highly versatile way of manufacturing and rapid prototyping. In recent years, it has had a huge impact on many industries around the globe. 3D printing is a manufacturing technique that belongs to the advanced manufacturing spectrum. It creates an entity by layering elements level by level. A 3D printer isn’t …
Ultimaker S5 Metal Expansion Kit Coming Soon! The Ultimaker S5’s generous build volume and ability to print high-performance thermoplastics make it a snip for rapid prototyping. Still, until now, metal 3D printing has been out of the reach of S5 users. The Metal Expansion Kit changes this with everything you need to 3D print …
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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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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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