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Glossary: Alumide

 
 
A mix of aluminum and polyamide powder that provides a shiny look to plastic parts.
 
 

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The Value of Color
DE looks at a range of vendor options that create direct-from-the-system color parts beyond the classic white, off-white and clear results.

Rapid Economics
Service bureaus offer variety and low overhead to a number of industries.

Hot Trends in Additive Manufacturing
Innovative ways to use and market additive manufacturing are on the horizon.

Human Movement Through Space
Rapid prototyping captures human form in time and space.

Parts from Powder
The EOSINT P Series of laser-sintering rapid prototyping machines offers a wide range of plastic-based materials and uses.

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