UltiMaker S Series 3D Printers Provide More Printing With Less Waiting
UltiMaker S Series 3D Printers Just Got a Massive Boost – Now Printing up to Twice as Fast! With UltiMaker S series 3D printers, you can achieve print success rates of over 95% at even faster speeds. Isn't it time to accelerate your print speed – without compromising your print success? Learn how to realize these improvements for yourself. Check out this deep-dive article into all the optimizations. How to Double Your 3D Printing Speed Check to see if you are running the latest firmware installed on your S series. Download UltiMaker Cura 5.5. (The beta is now available here) Make sure you are using UltiMaker branded materials. Bonus: Use the 0.8 mm print core for the fastest speeds. (see below) That's it! You now have access to the latest speed improvements, optimized profiles for UltiMaker materials, better 0.8 nozzle profiles, and more – all while retaining the quality and reliability S Series users are used to. Exclusive Speed Kit Offer To reach maximum print speeds, using the 0.8 mm printn core is best. It's ideal for quick prototyping and for stronger parts (at the cost of a bit of surface quality). And so everyone can fully benefit, there is the UltiMaker Speed [...]
Formlabs Introduces New BioMed Elastic 3D Printing Resins
Formlabs recently announced two new 3D printing resins materials for direct 3D printing of elastomeric, biocompatible medical devices and models. BioMed Flex 80A Resin and BioMed Elastic 50A Resin further expand 3D printing possibilities in medical device and medical component manufacturing as well as at the point of care in hospitals and in medical service bureaus. NEW! 3D Printing BioMed Elastic 50A Resin Soft, elastic, medical-grade material Suitable for applications requiring: Comfort Biocompatibility Transparency ISO 10993 and USP Class VI certified Manufactured in an FDA-registered, ISO 13485 facility Appropriate for use in applications for: Long-term skin contact (> 30 days) Short-term mucosal membrane contact (<24 hours) NEW! BioMed Flex 80A Resin Firm, flexible, medical-grade material Suitable for applications requiring: Durability Biocompatibility Transparency ISO 10993 and USP Class VI certified Manufactured in an FDA-registered, ISO 13485 facility Appropriate for use in applications for: Long-term skin contact (>30 days) Short-term mucosal membrane contact (<24 hours) Learn More
New 3D Printing Materials and Hardware From Formlabs
New 3D Printing Materials Capabilities Unlock Manufacturing Possibilities Though Formlabs has been at the forefront of hardware development for over a decade by bringing industrial power to an accessible price point with the Form Series SLA printers and Fuse Series SLS printers, our materials development team has matched the pace of innovation by developing over 40 proprietary materials and unlocking new applications for every industry. With their two new SLA resin materials, Silicone 40A Resin and Alumina 4N Resin, they are challenging the idea of what 3D printed parts can do. Silicone 40A Resin is the first accessible pure silicone 3D printing material made possible by their patent-pending Pure Silicone Technology™, that combines the outstanding material properties of cast silicone with the benefits of 3D printing. Though pure silicone materials have existed for 3D printers for years, their exorbitant price or low-quality have limited the possibilities for functional prototypes or high-quality end-use parts. Silicone 40A Resin brings the accessibility and affordability that Formlabs is known for together with the reliability, consistency, and familiarity of pure silicone made through traditional methods. Technical ceramics are used everywhere in manufacturing and engineering. And though 3D printing is becoming nearly as ubiquitous, combining the two technologies has [...]
5 New Enhancements in Mastercam 2024
This post will explain some of the latest and greatest enhancements that the new Mastercam 2024 release has to offer. First, let's take a look at the View Cube. This tool will allow you to select numerous predefined views by just clicking the desired face, corner, or side of the cube. You will also have control over rotation and panning. Some old favorites have returned to the Stock Setup page. Previously in Mastercam 2023, you could only use the Bounding Box, File, or Select options to set up your stock. In 2024, you can once again select from corners and create rectangular or cylindrical solids. The B-Axis Contour was new to 2023, making it really simple to create B-axis turning motion. In the Mastercam 2024, this process is even better. You can now create vectors by double-clicking your geometry or control the toolpath by specifying the portion of the insert you want to cut with. For C-Axis Lathes, Mastercam now supports angled milling tools. You are no longer constrained by just axial or radial milling tools. You can now dynamically control the individual options inside of the linking parameters page by simply clicking and dragging to the desired location. As you can see, these [...]
3D Printing in the Classroom – a Free Guidebook
Are you interested in incorporating 3D printing into your classroom? The MakerBot Educators Guidebook is a great resource that provides practical tips and strategies for navigating the learning curve and maximizing the benefits of this innovative technology for student engagement and learning. You can download a free PDF of the guidebook here: MakerBot Educators Guidebook The guide covers a variety of topics, including: getting started with 3D printing in the classroom inspiring curriculum project ideas across various subjects valuable insights and tricks from experienced teachers who have successfully integrated 3D printing into their classrooms We hope you find this guidebook useful. For more information on purchasing a MakerBot 3D printer, please click below. Download the Guidebook More Details
Using Carbon Fiber Composites to Enhance Jigs and Fixtures
Jigs and fixtures are essential tools on any assembly floor, test lab, or machine shop. In this article, we will discuss what they are and how you can supercharge your jigs and fixtures by 3D printing them using carbon fiber composites. What are jigs and fixtures? Before diving into the benefits of carbon fiber composite 3D printing, let's clarify what jigs and fixtures are and why they are critical aids that can make the manufacturing process more efficient, precise, and safe. Jigs A jig is a custom-made tool that is employed to ensure precision and repeatability in manual processes like drilling, welding, and assembly. The primary purpose of a jig is to maintain consistency when producing duplicate parts and ensuring that each part aligns perfectly with the others. Simply put, a jig acts as a template, guiding the tool to the correct position on a workpiece. Fixtures Unlike jigs, fixtures are used to hold a workpiece in place during operations. They ensure that the piece remains stationary, allowing tools or machines to function accurately. Fixtures are specifically designed to fit a particular part or shape, ensuring that the workpiece is held in the exact position and orientation required for the manufacturing process. An [...]