Copper 3D printing is a game-changer for industries ranging from aerospace to medical tools. Copper is a highly conductive metal with excellent thermal and electrical properties. Therefore, making it ideal for electrical components, heat exchangers, and high-performance applications. With its high melting point, this semi-precious metal can withstand high temperatures without melting or deforming. For […]
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Mar
Mar
Introducing Formlabs all-new SLS material, Formlabs TPU 90A Powder. As the first non-nylon powder the company has released for their SLS product line, the TPU material opens the doors to exceptionally strong, flexible, and skin-safe prototypes and end-use parts at a low cost. The TPU 90A Powder is ideal for wearables, gaskets or seals, protective […]
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Feb
Feb
3D printing has become an increasingly popular technology in fields such as bioscience and biotechnology. In this article, we will explore how these fields utilize various 3D printing technologies. We will share examples of technologies including SLS, SLA, DLP, MJP, and CJP. From there, we will explain how they can revolutionize the way we approach […]
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Feb
Feb
3D printing has taken the manufacturing industry by storm. It provides manufacturers with an innovative and cost-effective way of creating complex components and parts. However, one of the biggest challenges in 3D printing is finding materials that can withstand high temperature applications. Especially, those that would make it possible to print parts used in extreme […]
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Feb
Feb
Investment casting, also known as lost-wax casting, is a precision metal casting process that uses a hollow, sacrificial mold to produce high-precision metal parts. With the integration of additive manufacturing techniques, investment casting has become even more efficient and versatile. The process starts with a 3D printed wax pattern. A slurry then coats the wax […]
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Jan
Jan
Let’s talk about Additive Manufacturing vs. Subtractive Manufacturing. To begin, additive manufacturing is the end-to-end process that creates products using 3D printing technology. This process includes proper design, slicing, and supports along with post processing necessary to produce a finished product. Subtractive manufacturing on the other hand, removes material by cutting, boring, drilling or grinding […]
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Nov
Nov
If you’re not yet 3D printing, now is the time to start! We know what you’re thinking… “Why would my company need a 3D printer?” or maybe you’re thinking “the technology isn’t there yet”. Let us walk you through these thoughts and explain why investing in a 3D printer can put your business on top! […]
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Oct
Oct
Creating Efficiency & High Productivity The ProJet MJP 2500 is known for high speed, reliability, and sharp quality. Due to these impressive characteristics, the printer is often used in areas such as concept modeling, validation and rapid prototyping, as well as creating jigs, fixtures, and tools. The MJP 2500 creates professional quality parts while maintaining […]
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Oct
Oct
Look around the room and imagine the items within your current setting that could have been 3D printed. Impressively enough, whether starting off as a 3D printed prototype or was built using 3D printed supports, the technology is crucial in the development of many objects today. To give an example, let’s look at one of […]
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Oct
Oct
Ripley Tools and their Use of 3D Printing 3D printing continues to revolutionize manufacturing processes every day in a multitude of industries. To dive deeper into its impact, we interviewed our friends at Ripley Tools, a customer of ours who specializes in tool manufacturing. Ripley Tools, located in Cromwell, Connecticut, use 3D printing to develop […]
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