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3D Printing

3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, is a process of creating three-dimensional objects by layering materials based on a digital design. It enables the production of complex and customized objects with various materials, ranging from plastics to metals, by depositing successive layers of material until the desired object is formed. Besides its technical advantages, additive manufacturing also shortens complex production processes, enables distributed manufacturing and is more sustainable than traditional manufacturing.

ASA Filament vs. ABS: Which Should You Use for Outdoor and UV-Exposed Parts?

If you print parts that live outdoors, ABS filament is probably the wrong call. Most engineers and hobbyists default to ABS because it's familiar. It runs well on most machines and has been around...

ESD-Safe 3D Printing Materials Explained: How ESD Filaments Protect Sensitive Electronics

Static electricity can quietly destroy sensitive electronics, which is why ESD-safe 3D printing materials play a critical role in modern manufacturing. Understanding how these...

33DPQ Podcast: Pavan Muzumdar

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When to Use General-Purpose Filament vs. Engineering-Grade Materials

Most engineers start with PLA because it's cost-effective, forgiving, and prints like a dream on a $200 Ender. That's fine, until your prototype warps inside a car on a summer day, or your jig...

Stereolithography (SLA) 3D Printing Guide

What Is SLA 3D Printing? Stereolithography (SLA) is one of the oldest additive manufacturing processes around — and still the go-to...

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