Top 5 Videos: Delve Into Faster 3D Printing With 3D Explained

Sunday is finally here! And to help you start your week off on the right foot, we are once again sharing the top 5 3D printing videos that we found. To kick it off, learn from our very own Elliot how to take advantage of faster FDM 3D printing without sacrificing quality in the newest 3D Explained. Next, learn how the University of Maine is using the world’s largest thermoplastic 3D printer to solve the U.S. housing crisis before looking at another more specific case study from the university where it is shown how the UMaine WIND REWIND team is recycling wind blades for use in large-format extrusion-based additive manufacturing. After that, turn to turning to a French case study with the Naval Group as they show how they are developing and using wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM), notably showing the propeller already created for a French warship, as part of a wider European project. Finally, wrap it up with a closer look at the new FLSUN T1, an ‘ultra-high speed creative collaborative 3D printer’ from the Chinese manufacturer. Happy watching and have a great beginning of your week!

A Lesson in Faster 3D Printing

Have you already checked out 3Dnatives’ 3D Explained series? In these videos, Elliot explains different aspects of 3D printing, including how the different processes works and tips and tricks for improved printing at home. In this latest one, he shows how to speed up your FDM 3D printing without sacrificing quality in the end parts. Check it out below to speed up your own projects!

UMaine Is Solving the Housing Crisis With 3D Printing

UMaine is quickly becoming one of the leaders in large-scale 3D additive manufacturing. Indeed, we have already told you about the projects coming out of the Advanced Structures and Composites Center, for example the development of the world’s largest thermoplastic 3D printer and the largest boat. But did you know they were also tackling housing? In this NBC report, learn more about how the U.S. housing crisis could be solved with UMaine’s solution as it allows manufacturers to print houses using natural materials every 48 hours.

Recycling Wind Blades For Use in Large-Format AM

This next video brings us back to UMaine ASCC! However the topic is slightly different. In it, Professor Reed Miller looks at how researchers are using recycled wind blades in large-format additive manufacturing in efforts to promote a more circular economy. It seems that the WIND REWIND Team and ASCC have made a significant amount of progress towards receiving the Dept. of Energy’s Wind Turbine Materials Recycling Prize as they have successfully recycled wind turbine blades into feedstock pellets which were then able to be 3D printed with no ill effects on the strength of the resulting parts.

Learn More About WAAM With Naval Group

If you aren’t French, you may not have heard about Naval Group. The company is the European leader in naval defense. Currently, they are part of the European project Grade2XL which seeks to develop multimaterial Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM), which will soon be coming to an end. In this video, they take a closer look at the finders as well as how exactly WAAM works, including how to use it for boat partss including the propeller made for a French Navy minehunter.

FLSUN

Chinese manufacturer FLSUN is one of the country’s leaders in desktop 3D printers. And the newest 3D printer from the company seems to be one to look out for! Learn more about the FLSUN T1, which the company considers to be an ultra-high-speed, creative and collaborative 3D printing solution. Some of the noted features of the machine include an easy-to-use collaboration system and intelligent, precise temperature control. Check out the video below to learn more about it!

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