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Understanding Soft Tooling vs. Hard Tooling and Integration of 3D Printed Molds

Traditional manufacturing methods like Injection Molding can be critical to robust production of industrial parts. Seeking maximum speed and output,…

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Everything You Need to Know About How 3D Printing Works with Shapeways

Additive manufacturing has exploded into a multi-tiered service industry. Designers and engineers are able to perfect sophisticated parts to make clear 3D prints and finish 3D prints. Learn more about how 3D printing works and what it takes to design for 3D printing.

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The Expert Guide to Selective Laser Melting

During SLM 3D printing, a highly precise laser acts as the impetus for welding metal powder particles together within an enclosed industrial 3D printer. Learn more here.

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3D Printed Robotics: Rapid Prototyping for Enhanced Product Development

Learn how 3D printing and robotics are among the most complementary pairings in technology and manufacturing. Robotics are advantageous when paired with additive manufacturing in applications like medicine, aerospace, and architecture.

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Realism and Precision through Architectural Visualization and 3D Printed Models

Learn how Jeroen Tapper’s Tapperworks and Shapeways collaborated to bring to life The Village, a 3D printed architectural scale model featuring 94 apartments and five towers.

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