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The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken the global economy and the way we work, forcing us to rethink our current value chains, trade, production, and communication. The additive manufacturing sector is no exception, however it’s true that the market adapted very…

Large format 3D printing has found use in a wide range of applications. From making true to scale car panels, aerospace prototypes or billboards, many companies are interested in this type of 3D printing. Naturally, one of the key components…

While metal additive manufacturing technology has been maturing over the years, experiencing greater growth in comparison to plastic printing processes, one question seems to persist in the market: how can you successfully integrate metal additive manufacturing into your business? Metal…

The supply and demand for jobs in the additive manufacturing sector is growing rapidly and both companies and candidates must prepare for the changes underway. According to the 2018 The Future of Jobs report, new jobs related to Industry 4.0…

As you will know, a machining piece is not designed in the same way as a 3D printed piece: each manufacturing process is associated with a design technique. In additive manufacturing, there are very specific design rules and tools that…

Additive manufacturing has become an essential technology, a production method adopted by more and more companies, from large groups, startups to SMEs. Its use requires some knowledge, whether in modeling, knowledge of the machine itself, materials, applications, etc. This is…

What is a plastic end-use part exactly?  An end-use part is a manufactured good that is either ready to market, part of an assembly of products or ready to be used in the internal operations of a company. A plastic…

There are many steps in the 3D printing process: from 3D modeling the piece you wish to  create, to slicing your model and finally sending it to the 3D printer, each step has its importance. Once the part has been…

The additive manufacturing sector has seen an expansion in high-performance materials research in recent years, particularly for polymers. These include high-performance thermoplastics, better known by their acronyms, PEEK, PEKK and PEI (ULTEM). We are also seeing the development of new…

Over the last few months we have provided you with the advice from experts in different fields of additive manufacturing on multiple 3D printing topics: from choosing a 3D printer, filament, scanner to choosing an appropriate 3D technology. Today, we…

Whether you are a beginner or an expert in additive manufacturing, it is not easy to choose the right 3D printing technology. From Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), Stereolithography (SLA), Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) or metal deposition, there is no shortage…

After a previous article on how to choose a 3D printer, we continue today with our series of “Expert Advice”. This time focused on how to choose your filament. Learn more about the elements to take into account when choosing…