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Audi Sport: 3D-printed tools, jigs and fixtures in a day instead of weeks When the new Audi E-Tron GT was introduced, the Audi Sport Bôllinger Höfe location in Heilbronn, Germany, rapidly needed almost 200 new tools, jigs, and fixtures for its production. Designing these tools costs a lot of time. And outsourcing the production can sometimes take many weeks to months. This is where design automation and 3D printing delivered an unparalleled workflow [...]

Established in 1906 and headquartered in Italy, Panelli Srl is a leading manufacturer of submersible pumps and motors. Thanks to recent investments in industrial automation and the extensive use of robotized assembly, Panelli can offer various products with high hydraulic characteristics. Historically, the company only used a traditional industrial 3D printer for prototyping, but materials costs were high. As a result, Panelli added the UltiMaker Method XL 3D printer, a cost-effective and comparable alternative, allowing [...]

UltiMaker Launches Factor 4, a New Standard in Industrial-Grade 3D Printing UltiMaker recently announced the release of the UltiMaker Factor 4 industrial-grade 3D printer, designed to take manufacturing to new levels of efficiency and reliability. Factor 4 is an end-to-end 3D printing solution for light industrial applications. The UltiMaker Factor 4 3D printer is engineered for the development and production of process-critical tools and components. With support for engineering materials, direct drive dual extrusion, onboard [...]

A year after the merger of Ultimaker and MakerBot, they have unlocked the ability for users of the Method series 3D printers to slice files using UltiMaker Cura. As of this release, users can find profiles for the Method X and Method XL printers, as well as material profiles for ABS-R, ABS-CF, and RapidRinse. Meaning it’s now possible to use either Cura or the existing cloud-slicing software CloudPrint when printing with these printers or materials. [...]

Experience improved model arrangement on the virtual build plate, powerful new engine plugins, and remarkable productivity improvements for UltiMaker S series printers in the newest version of Cura! Ultimaker S series 3D printers can now print at up to twice the speed UltiMaker is always on a mission to refine their printers. This includes not only their latest machines but also those already in the hands of the users. This Cura release contains [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]