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Aerospace Company Purchases Six Additional MetalFAB1 3D Printers from Additive Industries https://ift.tt/2Lir6Ah In 2015, Dutch company Additive Industries officially introduced its industrial MetalFAB1 3D printing system. Beta testing for the machine began not long after, and since then the production-based metal powder bed fusion system has been purchased by a variety of customers, from machine suppliers to automotive and racing companies. But now, Additive Industries North America is announcing that a prestigious California-based aerospace company has purchased six of its MetalFAB1 3D printers. Once this large order arrives at the unnamed customer’s site later this year, the total installed base of these large-scale metal 3D printers will be expanded to a grand total of ten – and more installations could be coming in 2020 as well. This order confirms the growing market for Additive Industries’ industrial series production, as well as validates its “concept of production-based metal powder bed fusion systems for maximum overall equipment efficiency.”
Additive Industries created a modular end-to-end 3D printing system in its automated MetalFAB1. With a build envelope of 420 x 420 x 400 mm, it features multiple build chambers, one to four 500W lasers, and can be configured for up to 11 different modules for more productivity or post-processing automation. In terms of powder handling, the system has automated extraction, sieving and recycling during the build cycle, and supports all Metal Laser Beam Powder Bed Fusion (LB-PBF) materials, including Ti6Al4V and Scalmalloy. The 3D printer’s quality control comes from Sigma Labs’ PrintRite 3D process monitoring solution, and it also features a continuous video feed through Additive World Platform for remote monitoring. In June, this aerospace customer was able to use its four current MetalFAB1 systems to consolidate approximately 700 kilograms of powder, which Additive Industries says “represents an inflection point” in part production for metal PBF 3D printing, where most candidate parts were once only limited to fist-sized volumes to meet calculations for ROI. This company is able to use the MetalFAB1 to cost-effectively 3D print parts that weigh 180 kg and stand 420 x 400 mm tall – how’s that for a return on its investment!
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Texas Researchers Find Success with 3D Printed Oral Stents https://ift.tt/2L1dQB4 Texas researchers recently conducted a study regarding the use of 3D printed stents, outlining their findings in ‘Creating customized oral stents for head and neck radiotherapy using 3D scanning and printing.’ In this research, the authors compared three patients who received radiation for head and neck cancer with mouth opening tongue-depressing stents. They evaluated results as they were treated with models both from CT data and 3D scans converted into 3D printed models. The oral radiation stent is in demand today over radiation therapy, helping patients to avoid serious issues like toxicity and radiation-induced oral mucositis (RIOM). The goal of the research study, ultimately, was to create a new workflow for manufacturing stents with 3D printing. Three patients, ages 35-66, two males and one female, were studied. Two of the patients had oropharyngeal cancer and one had paranasal sinus cancer. All had received radiation therapy previously and were sent to the Oral Oncology Department at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (MDACC) to have the mouth opening tongue-depressing (MOTD) stents made—all under the approval of the Institutional Review Board at MDACC (protocol 2017–0269). Articulated dental stone models from the dental laboratory were used, meant for production of conventional radiation stents. The researchers used these to scan maxillary and mandibular models on an EinScan Pro. According to the authors, these 3D scanned stents ‘successfully accommodated to patients’ teeth,’ while the CT models were not as accurate in replicating the bite. Overall, the researchers stated that the 3D scans, CAD designs, and 3D printing made a great impact on efficiency in production. In comparison to CT imaging-based methods, the researchers were able to save substantially in time and effort, showing a ‘clear advantage’ in areas such as accuracy, reproducibility, and fit. There were several limitations, however, as obtaining the stone models took some effort, along with then having to rely on the models for evaluation instead of being able to fit the stents for the patients and get their feedback.
3D printed medical models have made a huge impact in streamlining not just diagnosis and treatment of patients with serious conditions, but also in education for patients and their families, medical students, and surgeons who may be preparing for new or rarely performed procedures. What do you think of this news? Let us know your thoughts! Join the discussion of this and other 3D printing topics at 3DPrintBoard.com. [Source / Images: ‘ Creating customized oral stents for head and neck radiotherapy using 3D scanning and printing’] Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. Printing via 3DPrint.com | The Voice of 3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing https://3dprint.com August 29, 2019 at 12:33AM
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Paper to Print – An Exhibition by Sean Cliver & Todd Bratrud https://ift.tt/2NEfRVh Iconic artists Sean Cliver and Todd Bratrud are showcasing a unique skateboard art exhibition in House of Vans’ tunnel one gallery space. From their early years to the present day, the exhibition presents a collection of the original artwork behind some of Cliver and Bratrud’s favourite board graphics, displayed next to the matching skateboards. Todd Bratrud is an illustrator, artist and owner of Send Help Skateboards currently living in Grand Forks, North Dakota. He has created hundreds of graphics for skateboards, stickers, advertisements and apparel for companies like Teenage Runaway Urethane, Flip, Birdhouse, Enjoi, StrangeLove, Creature Skateboards, OJ Wheels, Zero as well as having designed over 15 Nike SB dunks. Sean Cliver is an American artist who in 1989 won a contest for an artist position at Powell-Peralta Skateboards. This lead to a long and tangled web of professional escapades over the next three decades, including a stint as editor of Big Brother skateboard magazine, a producer-type role on Jackass and Wildboyz, and an author of two books published by Gingko Press chronicling the history of skateboard art. He continues to work as an artist in the skateboard industry, creating graphics for a range of brands including Supreme, Girl, HUF, and Element, as well as his own company StrangeLove. Alongside the Gallery launch on 5th September, there’ll be a screening of Dumb: The Story of Big Brother Magazine; a documentary film showcasing the boundary-pushing, taboo-breaking, crassly-humorous Big Brother magazine that spawned MTV’s Jackass and a generation of skaters. Following the launch, Lovenskate will host a workshop on Saturday 7th September for guests to customise prints by Cliver and Bratrund onto free Vans giveaways. The workshop is free and no booking is required. The Paper To Print exhibition is free and will be open to the public from September 6th until October 27th 2019. House of Vans London, Leake Street, Arches 228 – 232, Station Approach Road, SE1 8SW. Find out more here. Printing via People of Print https://ift.tt/2DhgcW7 August 28, 2019 at 08:26AM 3Dflow Computer Vision Software https://ift.tt/2ZwHbqO 3Dflow is a private software company operating in the field of Computer Vision and Image Processing. It was established in 2011 as a spin-off of the University of Verona, and in 2012 it became a spin-off of the University of Udine. 3Dflow is a company that provides solutions in Photogrammetry, 3D modeling of reality, 3D processing, and 3D visual effects. Their customers range from small industries competitors to large scale entertainment companies. In this article we will be analyzing this company as well as showcasing their workshop for 3D imaging and photogrammetry, as well as their world cup competition. 3Dflow is a company that is based in Italy. It is a small organization with fewer than 15 employees. The main value proposition this organization gives is its ability to use computer vision and software in combination to create 3D image data. For the stitching of the point cloud data of multiple photos, the organization provides software that does this for the user. The software is called 3DF Zephyr. 3DF Zephyr comes in the following forms:
The free version of 3DF Zephyr includes full 3D construction, a 50 photo limit, single NVIDIA GPU support, basic exporting capabilities, and basic editing tools, and full forum support. 3DF Zephyr Lite differences include Dual NVIDIA GPU Support, 1 year upgrades included, basic email, and full forum support. The 3DF Zephyr Pro version has full exporting capabilities, advanced editing tools, control points & measurements, laser scan support, 1 year upgrades included, full email, and forum support. 3D Zephyr Aerial has all the previous abilities and GIS, CAD, and Survey Tools. 3Dflow still comes from an educational background in terms of its founding story. It explains how they have transitioned to a consulting company as well as an organization that is focused on research and development. It also explains why they offer a free version of their software as an educational version for students. They care about building software for the future of photogrammetry as well as 3D imaging. They have developed specific algorithms and frameworks that are proprietary to their organization. This includes:
3DF Stasia is the proprietary algorithm to extract very accurate dense point clouds from a set of 2D images. In Computer Vision this process is best known as a multiview stereo. The first step is to extract the corresponding points in two images and the second step is the 3D reconstruction with algorithms like Discrete Linear Transform. The Discrete Linear Transform, or Discrete Fourier Transform used in a linear model, converts a finite sequence of equally-spaced samples of a function into a same-length sequence of equally-spaced samples of the discrete-time Fourier transform (DTFT), which is a complex-valued function of frequency. The function we are dealing with in this case is the stitching together or images into 3D object data. Using DLT, the reconstruction is done only where there are SCPs. By increasing the number of points, the results improve but it is time consuming. This method has low accuracy because of low reproducibility and time consumption. This method is dependent on the skill of the operator. This method is not suitable for bony structures with continuous shape. This method is generally used as an initial solution for other methods. Hence the other technology developed by 3DF is vital. Mathematics of Discrete Fourier Transform 3DF Sasha is their proprietary algorithm for mesh extraction: given a dense point cloud full of details, it is important to preserve as much detail as possible when extracting the surface. Sasha allows one to get sharp edges on a 3D model and that is why it is more suitable for applications such as architecture, industrial surveying, and urban monitoring. Without the precision of point cloud data, the resulting stitch of 2D images would come out to be noisy. To clean up residual noise from the data, 3Dflow employs their 3DF Masquerade tool. This tool has been developed as an external executable that is included in the 3DF Zephyr installation package. Masquerade can mask images so it can save time during masking operations. 3DF Masquerade is helpful when there is a lot of background noise or when the subject has been moved incoherently with the background: the most common scenario is a subject that is being acquired on a turntable.
The first photogrammetry & 3D scanning training course in the English language by 3Dflow in Verona (Italy), next September 30th, October 1st and October 2nd! One will learn photogrammetry with 3DF Zephyr: this course will tackle everything from photography for photogrammetry (basic and advanced shooting techniques) to data processing with 3DF Zephyr, on both photogrammetry-only workflows and a external-data oriented workflows (e.g. laser scanners). Theory and practice on the software will be paired with an actual test-acquisition Verona, a world-famous history-rich cities in Italy and home of 3Dflow. I will be attending this workshop to learn and report on this next month, but I encourage others to look into the 3Dflow organization and see what they are doing. Also be sure to signup for their workshop here. Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. Printing via 3DPrint.com | The Voice of 3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing https://3dprint.com August 28, 2019 at 02:00AM What is Metrology Part 9: Machine Vision https://ift.tt/2ZoJron In this metrology series we have focused a lot on companies as well as technology they are creating in terms of metrology. I would like to take a different approach to a couple of the next articles. I would like to look into certain topics that are of interest to me within this field. The technology used in this field is high tech and very important to keep in mind when thinking about the future developments of the industry. Machine vision is definitely one of these types of technologies that will be vital for the industry and its future development. In this article I will be defining machine vision and taking a look into how it integrates well with metrology. Machine vision is the technology and methods used to provide imaging-based automatic inspection and analysis for applications such as automatic inspection, process control, and robot guidance, usually in industry. Machine vision is a term encompassing a large number of technologies, software and hardware products, integrated systems, actions, methods and expertise. Machine vision as a systems engineering discipline can be considered distinct from computer vision, a form of computer science. It attempts to integrate existing technologies in new ways and apply them to solve real world problems. The term is the prevalent one for these functions in industrial automation environments but is also used for these functions in other environments such as security and vehicle guidance. As mentioned this term is distinct from a common term people have known as computer vision. Machine vision refers to the larger scale expertise of imaging hardware, software, and other products that integrate together. A machine is telling a user what is there and there needs to be nothing more additional within this process. Computer vision is typically trying to optimize an image and the data that it represents. Computer vision is an interdisciplinary scientific field that deals with how computers can be made to gain high-level understanding from digital images or videos. From the perspective of engineering, it seeks to automate tasks that the human visual system can do. In a different article we will explore computer vision more thoroughly. With machine vision being such a vast field here are some initial applications of it:
IOT and Predictive Maintenance Predictive maintenance (PdM) refers to the watching and surveillance of performance and the condition of equipment. This helps to reduce the number of failures in a manufacturing process. Predictive maintenance techniques are created to estimate when maintenance should be performed. Tasks are only done as needed. The main idea of predictive maintenance is to allow convenient scheduling of corrective maintenance, and to prevent unexpected equipment failures. Machine vision is vital in this sense as it allows a user to have autonomous views on machine processes and to see if they are failing. Packaging inspection refers to when machine vision systems are used to see the overall contents of what is within a standard package and if there are components within the inside of a package that should not be there. This allows a company or person to toss or ride of defective packages before they are sent off to mass distribution channels. The ability to read a barcode is also a machine vision process. Interpreting the image on a product in terms of a barcode allows for a product to have the ability to be specified in terms of its production number. Also, this can allow for a product to have a track record or data attached to its production. Product and component assembly are essential when it comes to using machine vision. In order to automate the processes of production, one must have repeatability. Machine vision systems allow individuals to see what may be going wrong in component and product assembly. This then leads to the overall improvement of product. This means fewer defects are implemented within a system. 3D Vision reads characters in highly reflective environments such as medical device components. Robotic guidance is a large part of 3D vision inspection. 3D vision enables an application to locate a point of interest and establish an object’s 3D position with respect to an absolute coordinate system using multiple views. The different applications within machine vision integrate quite well with metrology as a whole. Accuracy is of utmost importance to this field as we know. This type of technology allows for the automation of a variety of items and processes within metrology. All in all the technical integration of this into the sphere of metrology is still being explored and there is more of it to come. Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus.Printing via 3DPrint.com | The Voice of 3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing https://3dprint.com August 28, 2019 at 12:39AM MyMiniFactory Releases Customizer Beta Tool for Personalizing 3D Printable Models https://ift.tt/30FJGsr 3D model sharing community platform MyMiniFactory, headquartered in London, is working to create the top decentralized community for guaranteed 3D printable content. To that end, the platform has just announced the release of its new Customizer Beta 1.0 software product.
Makers who either don’t work on CAD software, or haven’t received permission to change a model, have their prints totally defined by the original designer. Another option for 3D designers is to make other models with different parts, or they can offer interchangeable pieces that are later glued and pieced together, which, depending on the 3D printed model’s fitting and size, is no easy job. The new MyMiniFactory Customizer offers a much better solution to this problem – it’s actually an in-browser tool with a user-friendly interface that allows makers to choose and preview those interchangeable parts of a model before they print it. It was created and launched as part of the platform’s movement to, as MyMiniFactory puts it, “empower 3D creatives purposefully and with freedom.” The software was build to give users a dynamic, interactive way to customize their 3D printable models. Furthermore, it forms a bond between files so that the model can be 3D printed from just one STL file.
The Customizer requires no coding, bouillon union operations, physical fittings, or technical positioning, and doesn’t interfere with a model’s functionality. It’s easy to use – designers just need to come up with a new design, or work off an existing model. Then, they request the particular settings and environment for the model from MyMiniFactory’s Customizer Team, which they use to create a ‘customizer environment’ so designers can upload each part separately. They can then get to work on the design, and make a test print of the model. Finally, 3D designers can publish the MyMiniFactory Customizer in a functional UI to form a dynamic interaction between the 3D model and the maker. Once this environment has been published by the designer, makers simply select the parts they want, and how the parts will be interchanged, in order to personalize the model, which can then be downloaded as a single STL file and 3D printed. The software also negates the need to incorporate correct tolerances and transition fits in order to join together parts. The tool adapts to changes with relative positioning and structural adjustments so that the model’s parts fit properly together without any overlap. So instead of having to modify the whole model to change just one part, which is what normally happens during the design phase, the MyMiniFactory Customizer allows you to print a personalized model in one piece from the one 3D printable STL file that the software generates. You can test the Customizer Beta 1.0 out on a few select 3D printable models, such as a robot, house, gyroscope, and cake. I tried out the Customizer with the robot design, and it’s definitely very easy to use. In the future, MyMiniFactory plans to keep releasing new accessible, open, and functional tools so that designers and makers can keep creating. For instance, MyMiniFactory states on its website for the Customizer that designers will soon be able to customize their own environment, rather than emailing the team and having them do it. Discuss this story and other 3D printing topics at 3DPrintBoard.com or share your thoughts in the Facebook comments below. [Images: MyMiniFactory] Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus.Printing via 3DPrint.com | The Voice of 3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing https://3dprint.com August 28, 2019 at 12:39AM 3D Printed Magnetic Blocks Connect Like Magic https://ift.tt/32c3h3Y Whether you have kids or enjoy building sets with a variety of different intricate block selections, chances are you have not yet experienced 3D printed magnetic blocks. Created by the team at Tuvlaki, headquartered in Greece, these innovative construction sets are made up of powerful magnetic systems. Available to users in a variety of colors and a wide range of shapes, the 3D printed Tuvlaki™ bricks can be used to create complete ‘well-thought-out’ environments bonded by smart connections. Manufactured at the Tuvlaki facilities in Greece, the building blocks are made from Colorfabb’s PLA/PHA, materials chosen for ‘natural color depiction’ and hands-on texture. The Tuvlaki team sees these sets as ‘the future of hobby construction sets,’ as users just put the bricks in proximity to each other and the magnets click together.
Their website offers prices and shopping, along with numerous impressive architectures like:
The blocks are printed on both Ultimaker 2+ and Ultimaker 3 3D printers, allowing them to reap all the rewards of 3D printing from quality in design to speed in turnaround—to affordability. The Greek manufacturers are all too aware of the competition they are dealing with from other quite legendary companies like LEGO Group and Hasbro. Because of that, their priority is in offering high-quality products that are both affordable and innovative too—as well as made in Greece rather than outsourced to China. The company also plans to offer a ‘DIY service’ for printing magnetic blocks at home:
There are many different spins on toys and building blocks, from recycling CD’s into blocks to other innovative block toys and a multitude of 3D printing projects that actually employ LEGOs also. What do you think of this news? Let us know your thoughts! Join the discussion of this and other 3D printing topics at 3DPrintBoard.com. Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus.Printing via 3DPrint.com | The Voice of 3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing https://3dprint.com August 28, 2019 at 12:27AM Singapore University of Technology and Design: Particle Reinforced Metal Nanocomposites for SLM8/28/2019 Singapore University of Technology and Design: Particle Reinforced Metal Nanocomposites for SLM https://ift.tt/2HuJ0hR In ‘Particle-reinforced metal matrix nanocomposites fabricated by selective laser melting: A state of the art review,’ researchers, including a team from Singapore University of Technology and Design, bring together a more complex study of composites; in this case, they are delving into a new study regarding particle reinforced metal matrix nanocomposites (MMNCs) for use in metal 3D printing and additive manufacturing processes like selective laser melting. Helpful in applications like the automotive industry, biomedical, aerospace, and numerous military divisions, MMNCs are becoming more attractive for use not only due to so many of the classic 3D printing and AM benefits but also their ability to offer the following:
SLM is used both with metal and ceramics and the researchers point out that it shows ‘promising potential’ for creating complex structures with suitable mechanical properties like MMNCs—although high energy consumption is still necessary for attaining the proper levels of microstructural strength and stability.
AM processes, employing a high-power laser system, also allow for faster turnaround and incredible opportunity for customization—which often means that parts that may not have been possible before can now be created quickly and affordably.
The review also offers a central focus on feedstock preparation, along with comparing techniques in detail. The researchers also detail suitable mechanical properties for nanocomposites, to include enhancing mechanisms, strength, microhardness, and fatigue. The authors also delve into defects associated with SLM, categorizing them by classification, mechanisms of formation, and tendency in MMNCs. As 3D printing and additive manufacturing processes continue to expand around the world, along with a wide range of new hardware, software, and materials that are becoming vastly accessible and affordable, composites are becoming sought-after as well as created by many different researchers, engineers, and users on every level. Metal composites are popular such as copper metal PLA, continuous wire polymers, wood, and more. What do you think of this news? Let us know your thoughts! Join the discussion of this and other 3D printing topics at 3DPrintBoard.com. [Source / Images: Singapore University of Technology and Design] Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus.Printing via 3DPrint.com | The Voice of 3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing https://3dprint.com August 28, 2019 at 12:27AM Kenyan and Zimbabwean Researchers Study 3D Printed Polymer/PLA on Fabric https://ift.tt/2NAsxgb Researchers from Kenya and Zimbabwe are tackling more complex 3D printing adhesion and material topics in their recently published, ‘Use of regression to study the effect of fabric parameters on the adhesion of 3D printed PLA polymer onto woven fabrics.’ Familiar with the benefits of 3D printing, and its potential for use with a wide range of materials and fabrics, authors Nonsikelelo Sheron Mpofu, Josphat Igadwa Mwasiagi, Londiwe C. Nkiwane, and David Njuguna experiment further with polylactic acid (PLA) polymer onto a variety of fabrics, including cotton, polyester, and acrylic. FDM 3D printing in textiles, while previously extended to the creation of fabric-polymer structures has given researchers challenge, mainly in adhesion due to surface texture. Improvement of such issues could open the door to a much wider range of fabric-polymer combinations. In this research, the scientists created 15 fabric samples, customized using SolidWorks, sliced with Cura, and then 3D printed with PLA. The team then tested the samples for the following:
Assessments were based on how texture felt to the human hand, whether smooth or rough, hard or smooth, stiff or limp. A panel of students was chosen to test the surfaces with their eyes covered to ensure judgment based purely on texture and not visuals. They were asked to grade the fabric on a scale on one to five, with one being smoothest and five being roughest. The researchers noted average scores for the samples, documenting a clear effect on adhesion force. As all the properties being examined (fabric areal density, warp, and weft count, fabric thickness and fabric roughness) were increased, adhesion force increased too—with the opposite being noted for the ends/inch and picks/inch which were negatively correlated to adhesion force.
While 3D printing and additive manufacturing processes have already offered enormous contributions to nearly every industry, refining the technology has become critical for many users—on all levels—from studying typical problems and making improvements in construction printing to experimenting with ultrasonic vibration, and creating other new filaments, along with using 3D printing materials in fashion, often as additional applications for accessories and items like handbags too. What do you think of this news? Let us know your thoughts! Join the discussion of this and other 3D printing topics at 3DPrintBoard.com. [Source / Images: ‘ Use of regression to study the effect of fabric parameters on the adhesion of 3D printed PLA polymer onto woven fabrics’]
Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. Printing via 3DPrint.com | The Voice of 3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing https://3dprint.com August 27, 2019 at 06:45AM Testing Low-Density Polyethylene Glass Composites in FDM 3D Printing https://ift.tt/2ZtOBPW Wear resistance in 3D printed materials is critical for many users, with few research studies so far delving into such details for ABS or PC-ABS blends. Much of the concern is centered around anisotropic mechanical properties too, all in relation to ‘friction direction,’ with their findings outlined in ‘Preliminary Characterization of Novel LDPE-Based Wear-Resistant Composite Suitable for FDM 3D Printing.’ Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) is a polymer used in many different types of packaging, and the authors point out that it is responsible for a substantial amount of waste—which optimally, should be recycled in FDM 3D printing. And while this is certainly not a novel idea, with the exercise of recycling plastic that has been discarded and grinding it into pellet or powder form for re-use being completely feasible, it is not a habit that has become widespread with users yet. In exploring LDPE, the authors point out that it not only has inferior strength and stiffness but is also responsible for adhesion issues and high shrinkage—all qualities pointing to the need for a composite material with the potential for adding ceramic or metal.
LDPE as a friction material offers potential, and especially when wear resistance is a critical issue; for example, the soles of shoes also require hardness, plasticity, elasticity, and more. LDPE can also be used as a near-surface filler or in creating products like sliding pads (commonly used with furniture). The team created a composite, recycling even further with glass waste—obtained from shredded car windshields—refining both technological and wear-resistance properties and testing their results. Composites exhibited suitable layer adhesion, devoid of cracks or voids. The research team employed a mathematical model for feed rate and printing speed—discovering in this study that the higher modulus allowed for more rapid printing, but also offered greater potential in defects due to the speed. Higher crystallinity was also found, but only slightly and ‘close to the error limit.’ The addition of the recycled glass was a suitable ‘reinforcement’ according to the researchers, who found that it did strengthen wear resistance further.
Composites have become not only an interesting area of focus for 3D printing users but also a useful one as researchers and developers strengthen materials with wire composites, reinforced carbon fiber, and PLA. What do you think of this news? Let us know your thoughts! Join the discussion of this and other 3D printing topics at 3DPrintBoard.com. [Source / Images: ‘ Preliminary Characterization of Novel LDPE-Based Wear-Resistant Composite Suitable for FDM 3D Printing’] Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. Printing via 3DPrint.com | The Voice of 3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing https://3dprint.com August 27, 2019 at 06:21AM |
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