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August 2020
HARBEC Utilizes XYZPrinting for Robotic Applications
HARBEC is a manufacturing contractor which, for over 40 years, has aimed to provide effective solutions to customer problems and requests. HARBEC provides tight tolerance prototypes, tooling, machined components and injection molded parts, while keeping sustainability in mind and having a social conscience. HARBEC has been known to not only suffice requirements with their projects, but to exceed expectations, using cutting-edge technology to proficiently accomplish their objectives.
CHALLENGE
HARBEC […]
Nexa3D xCLEAN Cleaning Solvent for All Resin-based 3D Printers
Nexa3D delivers highly effective eco-friendly cleaning solvent xCLEAN for all resin-based 3D Printers
Nexa3D delivers highly effective eco-friendly cleaning solvent xCLEAN for all resin-based 3D PrintersNexa3D, the maker of ultra-fast stereolithography production 3D printers, recently announced the immediate commercial availability of xCLEAN, an effective and environmentally friendly washing solvent that is designed to work consistently with most photopolymer 3D printers and resin systems available on the market.
xCLEAN has three times the saturation limit […]
How To Choose Your First 3D Scanner – Part 2
Metrology Minute – How do I choose the first scanner for my company? – Part 2
After considering part size and perhaps cost, you’ve narrowed down the field somewhat. The next thing to consider is the application itself. Setting novelty uses aside, the five most common uses for scanning are:
- Metrology
- Reverse Engineering
- 3D Printing
- Asset creation for a Web Page
- Virtual Reality / Augmented Reality or video game assets
Metrology
Desktop Metal Fiber 3D Printing
Let’s take a look at the new Desktop Metal Fiber 3D printing system. The Fiber system brings continuous fiber 3D printing to the desktop of engineers and designers. Composites are commonly used in performance automotive, aerospace, and many other industries (consumer goods, and machine design). Composites are great for parts that require the strength and stiffness of metal but at a […]
July 2020
Real Time Machine Data Collection for Machine Shops
Decades ago, Distributed Numerical Control or DNC consisted of serial cables run from a computer system to a very expensive, proprietary DNC serial hub. Proprietary shop floor boxes were often times used to initiate the transfer of files.
All this for the sole purpose of downloading and uploading G-Code programs to CNC machines.
So what’s different today? One of the biggest changes is the shift […]
Nexa3D and Henkel Launch New Medical-grade Polymer 3D Printing Material
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California-based SLA 3D printer manufacturer Nexa3D and global chemical company Henkel have launched a new polymer for 3D printing called xMED412.
The polypropylene (PP)-like material combines enhanced strength properties with the biocompatibility of medical-grade materials, potentially making it well-suited to producing medical devices. What’s more, the high-impact, durable plastic has also been tested and cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use within clinical environments. As a result, the polymer could […]