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Polylactic acid (PLA) is a bioplastic used for 3D models and DIY prototyping. It is less flexible than acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS).
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3D Printer for Professional Workflows
Ultimaker also debuts new material and mobile app.
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How to 3D Print High-Strength Workholdings
Tough, stiff and precise 3D printed parts made of composite materials can handle the beating workholdings and fixturings get during...
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The State of Electronic 3D Printing
Innovative additive manufacturing solutions appear poised for more growth
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Transforming Ankle Foot Orthosis with 3D Printing
With the help of large-format 3D printing technology via 3D Platform and research conducted by students at Gonzaga University, patients...
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3D-Printed Electronics Charge Ahead
Small teams and big companies are developing a wide range of 3D-printed electronics applications.
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Aleph Objects Grows Business, Expands Offerings
The company's revenue tripled in 2015.
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3D Printing Thinks Really Big
Additive manufacturing systems offer amazing build volumes.
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Airwolf 3D Launches AXIOM Desktop Printer
The system has a build envelope of 12.5 x 8 x 10 in.
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3D Printing at Your Door
Start-up company 3D Hubs aims to bring additive manufacturing to a local level on a global scale.
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LulzBot Unveils New Multi-Tool Heads for 3D Printing
The technology supports multi-material and multi-color printing.
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How an Engineer Survives a Zombie Apocalypse
Figure out how to protect your house from the undead with SolidWorks.
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Rapid Prototyping Opens Doors for Kisi
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MakerBot Ships Replicator Z18 3D Printer
This professional-grade printer is equipped with a 12 x 12 x 18 inch build envelope.
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3D Printers Get Personal
Led by the fanfare over low-cost, consumer 3D printers, a new genre of professional-grade desktop models is helping engineers more...
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