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Though the first thing that comes to mind for many when you mention ceramics is pottery or porcelain, technical ceramics are actually some of the strongest and toughest materials on Earth. Broken into two categories, oxides and non-oxides, the main…

3D technologies are ever increasingly being used in the consumer goods sector. In particular, we have seen a growing role for additive manufacturing in the sports industry over recent years. Not only that but 3D printing in sports is not…

Formnext 2023 is nearly over. One of the biggest additive manufacturing events of the year will be coming to a close at the end of tomorrow and this year has been packed with great talks, innovations and more. But what…

Post-processing is a key step in the 3D printing process and is an increasingly important area of focus in the industry. Whether it is to improve the aesthetics of a 3D-printed part or to optimize its properties, post-processing techniques are…

3D printing is becoming increasingly popular. Not only is additive manufacturing on the rise at an industrial level, but many are also trying their hand at 3D printing at home. The problem with this is that some printers are very…

Whether on the computer, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, phone or other device, never before has video gaming been so dynamic. Indeed, the global video game market size is expected to reach $334B by the end of this year according to…

When it comes to 3D printing, one of the most critical steps is obviously having a 3D model to print. There are a number of different ways these can be obtained including CAD and other modeling software and scanners, but…

In additive manufacturing and the industrial world at large, automation and continuous production are becoming increasingly important. Numerous companies are developing approaches and solutions to automate their workflows and work with powerful printers that can print continuously for shift operations.…

Additive manufacturing and 3D technologies are being applied to virtually every industry in different ways and for different purposes. In recent years, the beauty and cosmetics sector has also been counted among these. The reasons that cosmetic companies are beginning…

3D scanning technologies allow you to analyze a real-world object to collect data about its shape and appearance. This data is used to obtain 3D digital models. For the additive manufacturing industry, 3D scanners have become an important tool in…

As another September rolls around, getting ready to go back to school is on everyone’s minds. This is the time when students of all ages begin the new school year and continue their education and personal growth. One of the…

Often FDM 3D printers are associated with a single extrusion head, also called an extruder, which melts and then deposits the filament on the printing plate layer-by-layer. However, increasingly, it is possible to find FDM machines that come equipped with two…