Beginners are often confused by the plethora of material options available for 3D Printing. In this article, we explore the different materials available and how their unique properties influence their utility.
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While industries like aerospace and automotive have been using additive manufacturing technologies for many years, the marine sector has recently picked up the pace of adoption thanks to the benefits provided by Large Format Additive Manufacturing. Companies like yacht and ship-builders are quickly speeding up the introduction of large parts manufactured with technologies like Caracol's Heron AM.
The military and defense sectors are undergoing an unprecedented transformation as military bases around the world adopt 3D scanning and additive manufacturing technologies for a wide range of applications. That includes maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) processes, damage assessments and reverse engineering of parts, to name a few.
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To be able to fix the bike computer to the bike, a corresponding mount is necessary. The bike computer mounts currently available on the market are traditionally manufactured by injection molding – showing their limits when it comes to weight, functionality, design and manufacturing.
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Inkjet nozzle plates are one of the most important components of inkjet print heads, as the quality of the nozzle plates directly determines the resulting printing performance of the whole system. This article introduces what an inkjet nozzle plate is, how this important component works, and how it is manufactured.
To get the most out of your FDM parts, you’ll need to apply some finishing touches. This can involve support removal, sanding, vapor smoothing, and other steps.
The beauty of additive manufacturing is in the flexibility these technologies provide in terms of scale, shape, and materials. Building know-how on software has allowed Caracol to leverage these skills and adapt them to working with robotics for LFAM on different processes - from its proprietary thermoplastic/composite pellet extrusion Heron AM to introducing Metal with WAAM.
In 3D printing, achieving consistent and high-quality prints requires more than just a good printer and filament. Calibration and quality control are essential components that can make or break your 3D printing experience.
An engineer's guide to understanding the future of robotics manufacturing.
Innovations such as biomimicry, software inspired by insect brains, smart skin, neuromorphic computing, and other emerging technologies further expand robots' capabilities and push the boundaries of robotics hardware.
An engineer's guide to understanding the state of the art in hardware, materials, and the future of robotics manufacturing.
There are countless ways to manipulate metal to create metal parts, from millennia-old techniques like forging and casting to digital processes like additive manufacturing and CNC machining.
As a manufacturer of equipment for laundry services, Girbau sought to improve the efficiency of their folding machines using additive manufacturing.
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Temperature, nozzle clogs, and spring tension are just some of the leading causes of a clicking extruder. Learn how to troubleshoot this 3D printing issue and ensure more consistent prints.
Inkjet printing is an extremely versatile, non-contact process that involves jetting tiny ink droplets to facilitate direct printing. It has seen a surge of new applications in fields including electronics, life science, optics, and PV.
