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10 Printability Tips for Your 3D Model
April 5, 2022
Often, the biggest concern in the 3D printing process is simply ensuring that 3D models are printable. In our guide, learn ten ways to ensure printability of your 3D model, including how to choose straightforward software and how to create compatible files.
3D Print On-Demand to Fend off Supply Chain and Warehouse Woes
March 3, 2022
Nearly everyone is being impacted by supply chain issues. On-demand manufacturing is an advantage that is built into 3D printing technology, offering businesses the competitive opportunity to avoid supply chain problems.
Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU): Highly Versatile for Many 3D Printing Applications
July 9, 2021
Created in a German lab in 1937, Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) is now one of those ubiquitous plastic materials that spans…
PA11 3D Printed Parts are Built to Last
July 7, 2021
As industrial customers steadily begin to rely on additive manufacturing processes more for functional end-use parts, materials like PA11 used…
Exploring Exotic 3D Printing Materials Used in Prosthetics
December 20, 2019
Those familiar with 3D printing materials know that polylactic acid (PLA) is an extremely popular material. It’s strong, inexpensive, and…
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