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Applications of 3D Printing in 4 Major Industries

17 June 2021

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

19 February 2020

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

22 April 2015

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

13 April 2015

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

2 March 2015

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

18 February 2015

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

25 January 2015

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

15 January 2015

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

10 January 2015

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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