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Quality articles for engineers and designers to learn about Digital Manufacturing. Written by manufacturing experts, curated.

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3D Printing Service

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3D Printing Technologies

Learn about cutting-edge techniques that power efficient and precise 3D printing.

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Materials

Discover a variety of durable and high-quality 3D printing materials for every application.

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Applications & Benefits

Understand the versatile uses and advantages of modern 3D printing technology.

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About 3D Printing

Get insights into the world of 3D printing and how it’s transforming industries.

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Applications of 3D Printing in 4 Major Industries

Three-dimensional, or 3D printing, is one of the most beneficial technological advancements from the last few decades. It uses 3D models created in a computer to manufacture complex designs. Machines...

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3D MODELLING + PRINTING | MAKER BOOTCAMP

This workshop aims to overview the rapid growth in 3D printing (additive manufacturing), the current industry and its future projections. The presentation will be focused on creative art and design...

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Simplify3D vs. MakerWare – Print Quality

From all the hype it could tackle all my problems including customisable support placement, ability to print multiple objects with different settings, easy to use and the rapid slicing time.

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3D Printing Workshops

If you’re looking to get into 3D printing and either dont know how or are overwhelmed by the amount of information available online we have a solution for you.

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Watch Your Name 3D Printed on Glow-in-The-Dark Plastic for $1

Learn how industries and individuals have incorporated 3D printing to create incredible things including prototyping, prosthetics, houses, shoes or complex parts as well as interact with the different types of...

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MakerBot Advanced Slicing Options

MakerWare has a ton of hidden settings programmed into its desktop software. These settings can be handy when printing very intricate details or with specialty filaments for example:

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Experimenting With Metallic Filament

ColorFabbs metallic filament range contains actual dust particles of metal mixed in a PLA compound and available in 3 varieties – bronze, copper and brass. They are 3x heavier than...

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Now Accepting Bitcoin at kad3d

At kad3d we like to be at the forfront of technology by providing cutting-edge and innovative solutions to make your lives easier – 3D printing being one of them. Therefore,...

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How 3D Printing Solved my Problem

On the fine morning of 27th October 2014 my vehicle was involved in a terrible (but small) incident 200 metres after leaving my residence.

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Introduction

to metal 3D printing

In this introduction to metal 3D printing, we cover the basic principles of SLM and DMLS. Learn the fundamental mechanics of SLM and DMLS and how these relate to the key benefits and limitations of 3D printing.

Supports in 3D Printing

A technology overview

In this introduction to metal 3D printing, we cover the basic principles of SLM and DMLS. Learn the fundamental mechanics of SLM and DMLS and how these relate to the key benefits and limitations of 3D printing.

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