Blog with 2 Columns2017-12-20T08:55:50-05:00

Get 50% Off Formlabs SLA 3D Printers

Formlabs goal is to create powerful, affordable, and easy-to-use technology. That’s why we are excited to announce a new discount on Formlabs' refurb units that will allow you to capitalize on both large-format and desktop SLA systems with significant cost savings. The Refurb printers are inspected and tested at Formlabs' repair facilities to meet the same standards as new printers. They may have minor cosmetic imperfections, but they allow for the same quality and functionality at a lower price point. Here is a breakdown of the offer*: ● 50% Off Form 3(B) Refurb and Form 3(B)L Refurb Package Bundle - Purchase the Form 3(B) Refurb and Form 3(B)L Refurb Package together and get 50% off Contact Us Today

By |August 30th, 2023|3D Printing / Additive Mfg, FormLabs, News / Promos|

Reverse Engineering for CAM Applications- Webinar on Demand

A MIM-Based Approach to Metal 3D Printing from Entry to Production: Session 3 – DSH TechnologiesReplayed from a live webinar held on June 6, 2023 From Scan-to-NC: Reverse Engineering for CAM Applications

By |August 25th, 2023|3D Scanning & RE Webinar, Webinar On Demand|

Desktop Metal Shop System Breakthrough Performance

The world’s first metal binder jetting system designed for machine shops, the Desktop Metal Shop System is capable of printing complex metal parts with the benefits that standards machine shops expect: unparalleled productivity with superior print quality while maintaining high levels of accessibility throughout the entire process. In addition to unlocking process and product innovations, the binder jetting technology at the heart of the Shop System is capable of delivering reliable high performance that meets the demands of a modern machine shop. With the ability to produce high-quality, fully-dense, near-net shape parts right out of the furnace, the Shop System’s high throughput and flexibility make it an excellent manufacturing choice for low-, medium-, and high-volume end-use applications. Unparalleled productivity The Shop System’s innovative single-pass print engine allows for rapid production of metal parts. Because the print bar spans the entire width of the print bed, entire layers of multiple parts can be printed in just a few seconds. That printing speed - up to 10x faster than laser powder bed fusion systems - allows the Shop System to print an entire build volume in a single 6 to 12-hour shift, depending on the height of the build. Build times are flexible and determined [...]

By |August 25th, 2023|3D Printing / Additive Mfg, Desktop Metal|

Choosing the Right 3D Printing Carbon Fiber Composite

Composites are a category of materials that encompass a large number of different properties and use cases. And even within carbon fiber composites, you can get vastly different results depending on the specific material you choose. In this article, we will take a look at the different UltiMaker carbon fiber composites available and help you decide which one is best for your needs. First, let’s look at which characteristics all the UltiMaker carbon fiber materials share. The pros and cons of 3D printing with carbon fiber Carbon fiber has long been a popular material due to its high strength-to-weight ratio. As a result, it is often used in high-performance (and high-cost) applications such as aerospace, automotive, and sports equipment. However, pure carbon fiber is a difficult material to work with and therefore expensive. Enter carbon fiber-reinforced composites. Made by adding chopped-up carbon fibers to a polymer, you can maintain many of the benefits of carbon fiber, while also inheriting the beneficial properties of the material it is combined with. This process works similarly to combining two metals to make an alloy. Carbon fiber composites as a category are useful for many reasons but the most notable is that it makes it possible to [...]

By |August 23rd, 2023|3D Printing / Additive Mfg, Ultimaker|

3D Printing Produces Face Masks for Treating Severely Burned Children

There are few things more tragic in life than children suffering severe trauma — but when an accident does happen, Romans Ferrari is one of the best places for recovery. Located close to Lyon in France, Romans Ferrari is a pediatric rehabilitation center that provides care to children and adolescents who have had trauma, brain damage, brain tumors, polytrauma, and severe burns. The center has immense experience providing treatment for severe facial burns, which includes specialized compressive masks that reduce the risk of complications and scarring. However, the traditional way to produce these masks involved an uncomfortable workflow that could induce post-traumatic stress disorder in children. Read on to learn how Romans Ferrari developed a new digital workflow for creating custom compressive masks for treating facial burns using 3D scanning and 3D printing, thanks to a multi-team collaboration among doctors, prosthetists, and engineers. How Severe Burns Are Treated Romans Ferrari accepts children and adolescents from across France who get referred to them by various hospitals after the initial (life-saving, ICU) treatments. The first step is to welcome the patient as soon as possible from a medical standpoint to avoid scarring complications from forming, such as scar contractures and hypertrophic scars, which mean volume [...]

By |August 16th, 2023|3D Printing / Additive Mfg, FormLabs|
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