Accessories & Hardware

Accessories & Hardware

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Nozzles, print beds, upgrades and tools

Hardened nozzles, PEI build plates, direct-drive extruders, filament dryers — the right accessories make the difference between frustrating and reliable prints.

Lightweight components for the automotive industry through 3D printing

3D Printing in the Automotive Sector: Opportunities and Challenges of the EOS P 500 in Lightweight Construction.

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Creation of scale models for vehicle development

Scale models for vehicle development: Challenges and technologies in 3D printing.

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Development of personalized medical devices through 3D printing

3D Printing in Personalized Medicine: Facts, Challenges, and Applications.

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3D-printed architectural models for interactive urban planning

3D Printing for Architectural Models: Ultimaker S5 in Urban Planning Use.

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3D printing of custom prosthetics in veterinary medicine

3D Printing of Prosthetics in Veterinary Medicine: Technology, Materials, and Pitfalls.

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3D printing for the production of medical training models

3D Printing for Medical Models: Technology, Materials, Software & Challenges.

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3D Printing for Architectural Projects: Sustainable Building Materials

Sustainable Building Materials in 3D Printing: Opportunities and Challenges for Architectural Projects.

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Use of 3D printing for teaching materials in mathematical education

3D Printing in Mathematics Education: Opportunities and Challenges for Makers and Teachers.

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3D printing of patient-specific implants in orthopedics

3D printing of patient-specific implants: Technical challenges and practical knowledge.

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3D printing of carbon-based nanostructures

3D Printing of Carbon-Based Nanostructures: Pitfalls, Techniques, and Common Traps in the Maker's Daily Life.

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Additive Manufacturing with ultra-lightweight materials

Additive Manufacturing with ultra-light materials: Challenges and solutions in industrial 3D printing.

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Methods for Integrating Sensors into 3D Printed Structures

Integrating sensors into 3D printing requires technical know-how and a willingness to experiment. Learn more about the challenges and solutions.

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Printing techniques for customized drug delivery systems

The M3DIMAKER from FabRx, a 3D printer for personalized medications, requires technical understanding and patience. It's not plug-and-play.

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Development of hybrid materials for 3D printing

Hybrid materials in 3D printing: strengths and weaknesses, manufacturer differences, and practical issues.

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Precision 3D printing in the submicron range

Precision 3D printing in the submicron range: Technology and challenges of two-photon polymerization.

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3D printing with shape memory alloy materials

3D printing with shape memory alloys: Precision and challenge in the material world.

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Use of artificial intelligence to optimize 3D printing processes

AI is revolutionizing 3D printing through optimization and error detection. However, it's not easy, with pitfalls included.

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Use of liquid metals in 3D printing

Liquid metals in 3D printing: Challenges and technical details of the ExOne Metal Designlab in everyday maker life.

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Additive manufacturing of ceramics with robot-assisted technology

Additive manufacturing of ceramics with robot-assisted technology: Precision, challenges, and applications.

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Electron Beam Melting (EBM) for 3D Printing of Titanium

Electron Beam Melting (EBM) for 3D printing of titanium: Highly complex, expensive, and not for beginners, but unbeatable in strength.

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