An engineer’s guide to understanding the state of the art in metal 3D Printing
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3D printing and injection molding represent two distinct approaches to manufacturing plastic parts and components. While each method has its unique strengths, they can also complement one another in certain production scenarios.
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Stanford bioengineer Mark Skylar-Scott on his “science fiction” quest to 3D print human hearts and other organs on demand, using cells from a patient’s own body.
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The expansion of renewable energies continues to drive demand for storage options. The Fraunhofer Institute for Energy Economics and Energy System Technology (IEE) has developed special underwater bentonite spheres that transfer the principle of pumped-storage power plants to the seabed.
This article reviews snap-fit joint types, their benefits, essential design tips, and how to select the most suitable joint for your application.
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The benefits of 3D printing can be exploited by engineers, with high-quality hardware and materials leading to new products across diverse industries
This article examines what additive manufacturing encompasses, clarifies its relationship to 3D printing technologies, and explores the specific methodologies and materials involved in this innovative manufacturing approach.
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Fraunhofer ILT has developed an extremely fast technology for applying additive coatings to bipolar plates.
In this article, we’ll provide a high-level overview of the best practices from a network perspective down to the individual printers.
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V-One, a PCB printer developed by Voltera, a Canadian company that makes rapid prototyping platforms for printed electronics.
Sometimes big things start small, and that’s certainly true of filament manufacturer Fiberthree. This Darmstadt-based company has developed a process that recycles carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic and significantly minimizes its carbon footprint.
Nanomaterials are integrated into the 3D printing process to enhance the performance of printed electronics.
event | JUL 08 - JUL 10, 2025
Organized by A*STARs Research Institutes and Universities, and the 4D Printing Society
New electronics printing technologies enable the production of miniature, high-performance 3D electronic devices, with nanomaterials being key to the process
“Xstrings” method enables users to produce cable-driven objects, automatically assembling bionic robots, sculptures, and dynamic fashion designs.
UltiMaker’s ecosystem, including Digital Factory for remote print management, enables defense organizations to integrate 3D printing into their workflows effectively. In this article, we aim to outline the key benefits and some of the potential applications of 3D printing in defense.
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