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White Paper: Building Durable and Reliable Robotics in a Changing World
Description: Robotics adoption is accelerating across manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and service industries. What was once confined to controlled, predictable environments is now being deployed into ...
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The Ultimate Guide to Hot Runner Spare Parts and Maintenance
From: Husky Technologies™Description: You've invested in a cutting-edge hot runner system to maximize speed, consistency, and part quality. But for many processors, the true cost of ownership doesn't come from the system itself; it comes ...
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Planetary Robot Joints for High-Dynamic Humanoid Motion
From: KOFON Motion GroupDescription: Analyze planetary joint design for humanoid robots, focusing on torque density, impact resistance, thermal management, and rigidity under high-dynamic motion conditions. ...
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The Future of Water
Description: Water piping systems are critical to the world’s infrastructure. Today, those systems are being designed and installed with an eye for sustainability, reliability, and efficiency. Welded HDPE ...
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The Rise of Robotics: Driving Efficiency, Reliability, and Innovation
Description: Robotics is no longer a futuristic concept confined to science fiction; it is a rapidly evolving field transforming industries and daily life. From large manufacturing corporations to individual ...
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High-performing Pens and Autoinjectors: What Today's Market Demands From Manufacturers
From: Husky Technologies™Description: As biologics become more complex and patients increasingly choose at-home care, demand for pens and autoinjectors continues to surge. GLP-1 therapies have accelerated this growth even further, pushing ...
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eBook - Molex - Future of Robotics
Description: Robotics has become an integral part of everyday lives with its conitnuous innovation and research in most existing markets. ...
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Lithography and Etching Explained
Description: Step-by-step guide to wafer preparation, oxide growth, photoresist coating, mask alignment, UV exposure, etching, and doping for precise semiconductor fabrication. ...
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Wafer Chuck Cleaning Techniques
Description: Explore electrostatic, vacuum, and mechanical methods to remove particles, optimize wafer yield, and maintain a contamination-free semiconductor processing environment. ...
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Analysis of Electroplated Fine Cutting Wire Manufacturing
From: Vimfun Diamond Wire SawDescription: This article analyzes the manufacturing and electroplating of fine cutting wires, explaining how core selection, diamond adhesion, and coating uniformity ensure cutting stability, surface integrity, ...
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Analysis of Smart Wire Saw Cutting Efficiency
From: Vimfun Diamond Wire SawDescription: This article analyzes smart wire saws, detailing precise cuts, minimal waste, low heat, and stable operation, explaining how these systems enhance factory output and reduce operational costs. ...
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High-Precision Alumina Crucible Fabrication
Description: Step-by-step guide on raw material preparation, molding, drying, and sintering of alumina crucibles, highlighting key parameters for optimal thermal stability and mechanical strength. ...
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Here's How to Bring Additive Manufacturing Tooling In-House
From: BigRepDescription: Developing appropriate tooling is often a major challenge. Typically, the product and jig designs are completed first and then sent to a tooling manufacturer. From there, the wait begins — ...
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Industrial Automation and Robotics
From: OnLogic Inc.Description: Industrial automation involves using control systems, such as PLCs, and information technology to manage and control industrial processes. By automating repetitive, hazardous, or complex tasks, ...
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Customer Spotlight: Q Pet Expands into Tethered Closure Production with Advanced HyCAP™ Technology
From: Husky Technologies™Description: South African PET manufacturer enhances local production capabilities with sustainable packaging solutions ...
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Dexterous Hands vs. Grippers: What's Best for Your Robotic Application?
From: PortescapDescription: The Fascination with Robotic Hands ...
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The Future of Human-Robot Collaboration
From: SICKDescription: Modern collaborative robots enable the efficient automation of production processes. By closely working together, robots and humans can handle even flexible and complex tasks with high productivity. ...
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UV Curing and EV Battery Manufacturing Reliability and Costs
Description: The tremendous growth in electric vehicles over the last 10 years has created many new opportunities for a variety of industries, including UV curable materials and processes. The need to continually ...
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Rapid Tooling with 3D Printers: A Step-by-Step Guide
From: BigRepDescription: In a highly competitive manufacturing environment, the right fabrication method may decide whether a pipeline project will be launched or not. In this article, we highlight how and why rapid ...
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What is Metal Additive Manufacturing?
From: BigRepDescription: Metal additive manufacturing explained: understand the technologies, industry applications, and benefits of using metal 3D printing in production. ...
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Identifying, Assessing and Minimizing Risks: Designing Safe Mobile Robots
From: SICKDescription: Mobile robots - whether it be automated guided vehicle (AGV) systems or autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) - are playing an increasing important role in mobile intralogistics because they significantly ...
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Human-Robot Collaboration: The Five Biggest Challenges
From: SICKDescription: Modern collaborative robots make it possible to efficiently automate production processes for which, until recently, this was still considered impossible. Thanks to the close collaboration between ...
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Application of 3D Printing in Architectural Crafts
From: PCBWayDescription: 3D printing has significant applications in architectural crafts, revolutionizing the way architects, designers, and builders create intricate designs, models, and structures. The ability to produce ...
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Application of 3D Printing in Art and Sculpture
From: PCBWayDescription: 3D printing technology has revolutionized the field of artistic sculpture, breaking the limitations of traditional sculpting methods and providing artists with new tools and approaches to make the ...
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3D Printing Resolution: Meaning, Importance and Optimization
Description: What is 3D Printing Resolution? ...
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3D Printing Settings and Parameters: Types and Optimization
Description: Setting Up Your 3D Printer with the Correct Parameters ...
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Wall Thickness in 3D Printing: Recommendations, Minimum and Maximum Values
Description: What is Wall Thickness in 3D Printing? ...
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3D Printing Temperature: Effects, Materials and Considerations
Description: How Does Temperature Affect the 3D Printing Process? ...
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3D Printing for Rapid Prototyping: Applications, Materials and Costs
Description: What is Rapid Prototyping? ...
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3D Printing Speed: Settings, Materials and Optimization
Description: What is 3D Printing Speed and Why Does It Matter? ...
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3D Printing Safety: Potential Hazards, Protection and Practices
Description: Let's discuss the real hazards of 3D printing and the best practices to help you avoid them effectively. ...
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3D Printing in the Automotive Industry: Applications, Examples and Benefits
Description: How Is 3D Printing Used in Automotive Manufacturing? ...
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Resin 3D Printing vs Filament 3D Printing: Comparison and Which one is Better for You
Description: What Is a Resin 3D Printer? ...
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What is Resin 3D Printing: Process, Applications and Types
Description: What Is Resin 3D Printing? ...
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3D Printing Post Processing: Techniques, Tools and Types
Description: What is Post-Processing in 3D Printing? ...
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How to Paint 3D Prints: Materials, Steps and Methods
Description: Is it Hard to Paint 3D Prints? ...
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Carbon Fiber 3D Printing
Description: What is Carbon Fiber 3D Printing? ...
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Composite 3D Printing: Ultimate Guide
Description: What is Composite 3D Printing? ...
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3D Printing Layer Height: Definition, Importance and Relationship with Nozzle Size
Description: What Is Layer Height in 3D Printing? ...
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Infill 3D Printing: Patterns, Density and Issues
Description: Let's take a clearer look at the importance and role of infill in 3D printing. ...
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3D Printing in Aerospace Industry
Description: When Did the Aerospace Industry Start Using 3D Printing? ...
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3D Printing in Healthcare
Description: What Is 3D Printing in Healthcare? ...
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3D Printing Sustainability
Description: Let's go into the details of 3D printing sustainability and what it means for a more sustainable production landscape. ...
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What is the Strongest 3D Printer Filament?
Description: What Does "Strength" Mean in 3D Printing Filaments? ...
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What is SLS 3D printing: Selective Laser Sintering Process, Types, Materials and Cost
Description: How Does SLS 3D Printing Work? ...
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Material Extrusion 3D Printing
Description: What is Material Extrusion in 3D Printing? ...
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What Are Cartesian Robots?
From: HIWIN CorporationDescription: Cartesian robots move according to Cartesian coordinate geometry in one-, two-, or three-dimensional space. These robots move along one to three linear axes that intersect at the point of origin at ...
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Conquering Copper Nickel
From: SPEE3DDescription: Every day at SPEE3D, we’re looking to expand the possibilities of Cold Spray Additive Manufacturing (CSAM). ...
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How does Cold Spray Additive Manufacturing (CSAM) work?
From: SPEE3DDescription: Long lead times, high costs, supply chain complications, and high carbon emissions have always made maintenance and repair slow and costly. Our proprietary tech is changing that—and creating a ...
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The World of Precision Printing
From: Gear Motions, Inc.Description: Here we delve into the various applications, technological advancements, and future potential of precision printing as it expands beyond its traditional uses. ...
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Maximizing Humanoid Robot Longevity: The power of maintenance-free components
From: igus® inc.Description: Humanoid robots represent the cutting edge of robotics, offering unique capabilities and versatility across various industries, from warehouses to disaster relief sites. However, this advanced ...
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What Is Tooling (Everything You Need to Know)
From: Reid SupplyDescription: Every manufacturing and molding process is built on the use of tools, often known as machine tooling. Tooling refers to building various different kinds of equipment and gear required for production, ...
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HellermannTyton Produces Functional Cable Fasteners with Raise3D DF2 Resin Printer
Description: Challenges of Prototyping Functional Cable Ties ...
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Predictive Maintenance vs Preventive Maintenance
From: igus® inc.Description: Any maintenance schedule serves the purpose of keeping machinery running as long as possible and without defects. However, there are different types of maintenance schedules that take various ...
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AG Metalforming Application Guide
Description: Metal forming is a manufacturing process that shapes metal parts by applying mechanical forces using tools like molds, dies, and presses. Techniques such as rolling, forging, stamping, and bending ...
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Case Study: HellermannTyton Produces Functional Cable Fasteners with Raise3D DF2 Resin Printer
Description: Challenges of Prototyping Functional Cable Ties ...
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The Robots are Taking Over...or are they?
From: SICKDescription: Why robots are not going to take over all jobs in the manufacturing industry ...
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Raise3D Pro3 HS Accelerates Bespoke Motorcycle Development, Enables Printing of End-Use Carbon Fiber Parts
Description: By providing advanced high-speed composite printing capabilities, including high-speed carbon fiber printing, the Pro3 Plus HS allows Droog to produce both prototypes and composite end-use parts at ...
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Case Study: Rapid Prototyping Expert uses Renishaw AM Systems to Develop Hypersonic Technology for Aerospace
From: RenishawDescription: Aerospace startup, Velontra, looked to Innovative 3D Manufacturing, a user of Renishaw AM systems for help. They managed to develop a hypersonic propulsion system through additive processes. ...
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Robot Cells: The Complete Guide
From: igus® inc.Description: Most companies across the globe are no stranger to automation in some form or another. However, even with this widespread adoption there are still aspects of automation relatively few companies are ...
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Shaping the Future of Service Robotics
From: THK America, Inc.Description: Our Case Study THK: Shaping the Future of Service Robotics shares how the robot revolution is impacting everyday life and creating new opportunities for robotics manufacturers. Learn the factors that ...
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Keeping the Natural Gas Flowing in Winter is a Top Priority
Description: Just north of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, work was underway in November 2022 to replace existing natural gas lines with long-lasting HDPE to keep the heat flowing for decades to ...
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Paxton Solutions for the Top 5 Most Common Food & Beverage Applications
Description: Within the food and beverage industry, there are countless ways in which Paxton Products can provide you with the perfect air solution for improving your manufacturing and packaging operations. ...
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Screwdriving Robot Smashes Through Rate Requirements
Description: A machine builder approached Visumatic with a fastening application for fully automated assembly with an aggressive throughput requirement. ...
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Raise3D Printers Meet Precise Scientific Research Needs for MAE of CUHK
Description: Application History of 3D Printing and Introduction of Raise3D Printers ...
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Mideco Enhances Product Development in Providing Dust Control Products with Raise3D Pro3 Plus
Description: Mideco took a path that led them to 3D printing, in order to solve the traditional time-consuming and high-expense issues. This proved to be a massive benefit when designing intricate parts and ...
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Pianca's Innovative Journey with 3D Printing Furniture Parts and Prototypes
Description: Pianca looked for an alternative, and found that 3D printing was an innovation that had the potential to internalize the prototyping and testing phase. Compared to conventional subtractive methods, 3D ...
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PUC-Rio Reshapes the Landscape of Medical Research and Education with the Power of 3D Printing Technologies
Description: 3D Printing Allows for a Better Understanding of Fetal Development ...
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SolidCAM Accelerates Software Development with Raise3D Printing, Slashing Lead Times in Half
Description: SolidCAM, a leading CAM company, has integrated Raise3D 3D printing with Hyper FFF® technology, reducing lead times by 50% for crucial components like Jigs & Fixtures. ...
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The FuSa Shoe - Revolutionizing Shoe Design and Manufacturing with 3D Printing
Description: 3D-printed footwear represents a revolutionary leap in the world of shoe design and manufacturing. It can create customized and highly intricate shoe structures, and unlike traditional methods, 3D ...
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GAGAT AM: A Printer Farm Born from the Need for Local Production
Description: GAGAT's 3D printer line-up consists of 29 Raise3D Pro3's and a Raise3D Pro2. They can manufacture up to 10.000 small-medium sized parts a month, using approximately 300kg of plastic. Many of GAGAT's ...
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Biffi Luce: 3D Printing Facilitates Independency in Electrical and Lighting Product Development
Description: Previously, Biffi Luce had to outsource some processes, but turned to 3D printing because outsourcing was negatively affecting its economic resources and the company wanted to monitor and manage its ...
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NAIST Robot Learning Laboratory Continuously Prints Multi-color Test Components
Description: The Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST) was established in 1991 as an independent graduate school specializing in the field of science and technology, aiming to establish a flexible ...
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Raise3D Helps Facilitate 3D Printing Human Tissue
Description: It's well-known that 3D printing allows for design innovation and manufacturing flexibility that would not be possible through conventional production methods. However, while these benefits of 3D ...
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Fumel3D: From Real Estate Replicas to Custom-Designed Furniture
Description: Founded by Nicolas Fumel, Fumel3D specializes in crafting intricate models using cutting-edge technology. From real estate replicas to custom-designed furniture, the company caters to a diverse ...
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Application Spotlight: Screwdriving Robot Smashes Through Rate Requirements
Description: A machine builder approached Visumatic with a fastening application for fully automated assembly with an aggressive throughput requirement. ...
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Aging Infrastructure gets HDPE Replacement in Orange County
Description: In one of the top vacation destinations in the United States, a large-diameter pipeline is keeping up the momentum for a polyethylene revolution in Central Florida. ...
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The Impact of Plastic Pipes
Description: They also play vital roles in protecting the network of wires and cables that deliver internet services and are used in irrigation systems to grow food and protect our communities by carrying away ...
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Zoo Requires Unique, Specialized Approach to Infrastructure Construction of New Exhibit
Description: When your company specializes in zoo and aquarium exhibits, jobs can get a little bit wild. Longhorn Organics Project Manager Kyle Jones fuses high-density polyethylene pipe that will eventually make ...
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Welding Jigs & Fixtures
Description: The common types of welding are GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) and GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding). GMAW includes Metal Inert Gas (MIG) and Metal Active Gas (MAG). GTAW is Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG). MIG ...
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Understanding Post-Processing: Material Coating
Description: Post-processing 3D printed parts through material coating can enhance their properties, providing improved surface finish, durability, and functionality. A part will be most commonly coated in either ...
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Understanding Post-Processing: Vapor Smoothing
Description: Post-processing 3D printed parts through vapor smoothing can significantly enhance their surface finish, eliminating layer lines and creating a polished, professional appearance. In this Application ...
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Robotic Welding: Embracing the Benefits for a Safer and More Productive Future
From: Clean Air IndustriesDescription: In today's manufacturing landscape, the challenge of sustaining a skilled welding workforce is a common concern. The industry is grappling with a unique set of challenges: rapid growth, an aging ...
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Achieving Functional Safety in Factory Automation
From: Festo CorporationDescription: This white paper provides a helpful overview of functional safety, including all relevant directives and standards, for pneumatic and electrical automation systems. ...
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Selecting the Right Robot
From: Festo CorporationDescription: In the popular imagination, robots are large, dumb machines for doing dull, muscular, repetitive tasks with precision and accuracy. That’s only part of today’s robotics world. Robots now ...
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Pneumatic Systems Audits and Upgrades
From: Festo CorporationDescription: Upgrading pneumatic systems is one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways of meeting cGMP and FSMA guidelines. ...
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Filippi Expands Products in the Furniture Industry with Raise3D Pro2 Plus
Description: Initially, Moitech® used traditional methods with wooden and aluminium moulds, but these materials had limitations in terms of strength and heat resistance. A more advanced solution was needed, ...
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3D Printing Empowers High-End Bicycle Manufacturing
Description: The emergence of 3D printing technology has enabled many companies to manufacture more imaginatively than before, as well as allowing them to land more new projects. ...
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Unleashing the Potential of 3D Printing for E-Bike Prototyping and Tooling
Description: Comosworks used the Raise3D Pro3 Plus printer to print large-scale fixtures ...
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Revolutionizing College Security with Raise3D Printers: A Success Story
Description: Hyper FFF™ Upgrade is a Game-Changer for Plouffe ...
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Keene Additive Manufacturing Makes Leaps in Customized Design Innovation with Raise3D Technology
Description: Keene Additive Manufacturing was born from the recognition of the customized design innovation was only possible through 3D printing ...
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How Does Advantech Utilize Raise3D Printers for Small-Batch Flexible Production of Jigs and Fixtures?
Description: 3D Printing 90% of Positioning Fixtures Easily Reduces Costs and Increases the Efficiency of Manufactured Parts ...
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Polypropylene Pipe keeps Glove Production Lines Moving
Description: In November 2022, tens of thousands of hand-shaped glove molds started to move around a handful of assembly lines at American Nitrile in Columbus, Ohio. The facility had officially started up for a ...
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Speedhut's Automotive Innovation with Jigs and Fixtures Crafted Using Raise3D Printers
Description: When it comes to revolutionizing the automotive industry with aftermarket gauges, one company stands out: Speedhut. ...
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How Team Dynamics Print the BTCC Car Parts with Raise3D Pro2 Plus
Description: After purchasing the Raise3D Pro2 Plus, Dynamics Racing has printed many parts for their Honda Type R BTTC, including air intakes, bonnet louvres, break duct blanks, supports, turning vanes and much ...
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Functional Prototyping of the Cooling Duct of a Motorcycle Braking System
Description: In the high-stakes world of motorsport, every component must withstand extreme forces and temperatures. To help cool these parts, conveyors are integrated into the bodywork or as appendages keeping ...
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Reviving the Past: Shane Drake Uses 3D Printing to Create Complex Automotive Parts
Description: In the realm of automotive restoration, finding rare or discontinued parts can be a daunting task. However, thanks to the ingenuity and expertise of small business owner Shane Drake, car enthusiasts ...
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HDPE Pipelines Keep Pennsylvania Frack Pad Running
Description: In winter 2022, near the small Pennsylvania community of Wind Ridge, a project was underway to install high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe as the sole piping material of a hydraulic fracturing ...
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Armchair Project - from Plastic to Aluminum
Description: Raise3D's Versatility in Art Application ...
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Case Study: Functional Prototyping of the Cooling Duct of a Motorcycle Braking System
Description: 3D printing is a perfect option for bringing these parts to fruition, as 3D printers can easily produce the complex, curved geometry needed, quickly and if necessary, repeatedly. ...