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This UltiMaker Factor 4 feature is game-changing Print Process Reporting is included with every UltiMaker Factor 4, bringing users a new level of confidence through precision and validation. That sounds good. But what is Print Process Reporting? And how does it work? In a nutshell, this feature provides detailed, post-print reports within 15 minutes of job completion. It also monitors and evaluates critical print parameters to ensure each print adheres to predefined quality standards. Tracking [...]

Formlabs’ New General Purpose Resins Make 3D Prints Faster, Stronger, and More Affordable Since Formlabs’ Grey Resin was announced in 2011 and shipped with the first iteration of Form 1, Formlabs customers have relied on General Purpose Resins for the majority of their printing. Over a decade and 400 million parts later, that still holds true; Formlabs General Purpose Resins are the backbone of workflows, from prototyping to production. The release of Form 4 opened [...]

To fight coral reef loss, scientists and researchers at NOAA’s Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML) and their partner institutions are utilizing innovative methods to survey coral in the wild, reproduce certain conditions under controlled settings in labs, and then cultivate new species of coral that can better withstand the extreme environments of today. The AOML has turned to 3D printing to facilitate their field and lab research. Using Formlabs printers has helped to standardize, [...]

Traditional molds for silicone part production are CNC machined from blocks of aluminum or steel. These include two-part or multi-part injection molds for liquid silicone rubbers (LSR), or single cavity compression molds used with a heat-cured rubber (HCR) silicone sheet that is cured under pressure and high temperature. Normally these types of metal molds are used in mass production. However, when employed for prototyping, lead times of several weeks and upfront tooling costs of hundreds [...]