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Glossary: PBT

 
 
Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) is a thermoplastic in the polyester family that is resistant to solvents, stains and heat.
 
 

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Coreform Flex and Coreform Cubit 2024.8 Released

Coreform Flex and Coreform Cubit 2024.8 Released
Coreform Cubit offers an advanced meshing solution; Coreform Flex makes traditional meshing unncecessary and defeaturing optional.
Nexa3D Buys XYZ Printing’s SLS Technology

Nexa3D Buys XYZ Printing’s SLS Technology
The acquisition is inclusive of XYZ Printing's technology, distribution and service.
Editor’s Pick: High-speed thermoplastic sintering platform

Editor’s Pick: High-speed thermoplastic sintering platform
Nexa3D QLS 820 is an “automation-ready, open materials platform” designed for high-volume production of plastic parts.
Additive Manufacturing Insights From igus

Additive Manufacturing Insights From igus
Additive manufacturing refers to a process by which digital 3D design data is used to build up a component in layers by depositing material. It is becoming more widely used, and has many advantages.
Crafting a Sustainable Engineering Culture 

Crafting a Sustainable Engineering Culture 
Organizations are embracing new tools and seeding new design practices to promote sustainability objectives and build greener products.

3D Systems Advances Production Applications

Company offers new additive manufacturing solutions.

Covestro and voxeljet Set Up Partnership

Goal of collaboration is to advance additive manufacturing in series production.

Stratasys Releases New Configurable, Large-Scale Stereolithography 3D Printing System
Backed by strategic alliance with DSM, this stereolithography 3D printer combines a large-scale system with a configurable environment for fine-tuning across a broad range of resins.

EMI Shielding Compounds for Auto Radar and Sensing Components
Lighter weight materials can replace metal or conductive-coated plastic housings.

Harder, Faster, More Flexible: Beefed UP RP Materials
Whether used for rapid prototypes, tools, or parts, material choices are expandingrapidly.

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