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April 2024
Freeform Recreates a 2,000-year-old Face
Almost two millennia ago, a man in Roman Britain was executed by crucifixion. His skeleton was discovered in 2017 in Cambridgeshire, England. And now, thanks to the expert work of forensic imaging specialist Joe Mullins and Oqton’s Freeform software, we can see his face.
Mullins is a professor at George Mason University in Virginia in the United States. He also works for the forensic imaging unit of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. […]
HP Collaborates with 3D Printing Artist
HP 3D printing helps to unleash new levels of creative expression from the human heart to a Triceratops
HP has showcased a collaboration with Amy Karle, a leading artist, provocateur and futurist. Regarded as one of the most influential women in the 3D printing industry today and one of the BBC’s 100 Women, Amy Karle is leveraging the power of 3D printing to […]
What is Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) and Why Should You Use It?
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is commonly known as “static electricity.” These discharges occur when an electric charge is built up and then rapidly transferred from one object to another which is usually accompanied by a visible spark.
An electrostatic discharge can have negative consequences, where components can become damaged or lead to unsafe circumstances. These are most commonly in (but certainly not limited to) electronics manufacturing. For example,
small electronics can be destroyed by ESD with voltages lower […]
HP Unveils Disruptive New Material for 3D Polymers Production
Accel Digital Solutions, Decathlon, Erpro Group, and Materialise are achieving unparalleled surface aesthetics and cost-efficiency in parts production
HP Inc. will showcase parts at the annual AMUG (Additive Manufacturing User Group) Conference using a new material qualified for its industrial 3D polymers solutions. Developed with Arkema, the new PA 12 S material sets the standard for surface aesthetics, while reducing costs […]
The Impossible Becomes Reality With 3D Scanning
When should you perform 3D scanning?
As with other tech novelties, the unbridled enthusiasm for scanners makes it difficult to differentiate the hype from the valuable applications.
Should you decide to seek out the answer in the vast online wilderness, you’ll discover some interesting passion projects and creative feats of engineering. Scanning body parts and boats seems to be a particularly popular pastime!
Fun and games aside, […]
Mastercam Drill Change at Point
Mastercam includes a feature in the Drill toolpath that lets you edit toolpath motion for any single selected entity in that operation. Typically when using Drill, and working with a solid, you can use the Calculate incremental values from holes or line option.
This allows you to have multiple depths in a […]
