Electroplating Vs Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) Coating What is Electroplating? The tool is placed inside a liquid solution and connected to a cathode, or negative pole of a power supply (think…
Laser Cutting vs. Waterjet Cutting – Key Differences The differences between these two approaches don’t just lie in their methods but in their results and applications, too. When choosing between…
Compression vs. Injection Molding – How to Choose the Right Technology The step-by-step compression molding process works as follows:STEP 1:Create molds Tooling can be produced in a number of ways, including…
Mechanical Properties Every Design Engineer Should Know Mechanical properties are those that determine the behavior of a material under the forces applied to it and reflect the relationship between its response to a…
VaporFuse Surfacing an enhanced post-treatment for your 3D parts With the constant growth of Additive Manufacturing and its fields of application, the demand for 3D-printed parts is also increasing.Today, market-ready…
Everything You Need to Know About Anodizing Aluminum How are anodic coatings applied?The anodizing processes involve submerging the aluminum component into an acid electrolytic bath and then passing an electrical…
Materials for SLS 3D Printing – Properties & Uses Selective laser sintering is a popular technology among 3D printing processes as it can be used with a wide range of…
SLA Materials Overview – Stereolithography Explained SLA uses a UV laser to cure liquid resin into hardened plastic in a process called photopolymerization. Different combinations of the monomers, oligomers, photoinitiators,…
HP Multi Jet Fusion White Paper – Technology Overview How does HP Multi Jet Fusion work?IntroductionHP Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) technology is a powder-bed fusion 3D printing technology that allows…
Dental 3D Printing Guide – Precision for Oral Healthcare 3D printing technology and the dental industry is a natural match. First of all, the tooth characteristics of each patient in the…
3D Printing Filament Guide for Beginners Selecting the right 3d filament types is important for your project. Hopefully this 3D printing filament guide can eliminate the guess-work for the beginners.The chart below…
Whitepaper: SLM (Selective Laser Melting) Technology How does SLM work?SLM (selective laser melting) is also called direct metal laser melting (DMLM). SLM is very similar to DMLS, and both processes are…
Whitepaper: SLS (Selective Laser Sintering) Explained How does SLS work?Powder Bed Fusion is a 3D printing process where a thermal energy source will selectively induce fusion between powder particles inside…
What is Heat Treatment of Metals? Types & Applications What is heat treatment? Although most people don’t know what heat treatment is, it’s actually an essential part of the manufacturing process.…
Topology Optimization for 3D Printing Where does good design meet function? As computer-aided design (CAD) continues to evolve and advanced manufacturing techniques like 3D printing become more widespread, making it…
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