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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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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Aug
Aug
At Adia, we’ve made a commitment to assisting companies in the true adoption of 3D printing technology. True adoption, to us, means effective use, visible results, and getting the most out of each 3D printing machine. We assist our customers during every phase of their 3D journey in order to assist their full adoption. Below […]
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Jul
Jul
Although there are many applications to pursue within 3D printing, many companies are hesitant to implement the technology. This may be due to their lack of knowledge of how to and when to apply it to their business. We’ve outlined a few key questions to consider that will kickstart the beginning of your 3D journey. […]
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Jul
Jul
3D printing (a.k.a. additive manufacturing) is the process of stacking thin layers of material to build a complex object or structure. Engineers create a CAD (computer-aided design) file which is later used to produce the build. The printer uses the CAD file to virtually divide the object into thin layers. This file acts as a […]