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BigRep launches 3D printing service in North America

Olivia Fankelstrom Feb 7, 2020 0

Large-format additive manufacturing (AM) technology and solutions provider BigRep, is expanding the services it offers to include 3D printing services for customers in North America. BigRep3D PARTLAB, currently headquartered in a new…

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Environment and 3D Printing Pt.1

Stan Baldwin Nov 1, 2018 1

In this blog I explore how 3D printing impact the environment by looking at a 3D printed and commercially made sink strainer.

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Experiment in the Outdoors: 3D filaments Pt. 2

Stan Baldwin Nov 25, 2017 33

A year ago I started an experiment to see how 3D printed samples last in the harsh Colorado sun.

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New Liquid 3D Printing Method by MIT and Steelcase

Diana Segura Apr 27, 2017 13

Scientists at the MIT Self-assembly Lab and Global Furniture Manufacturer Steelcase teamed up to develop a new and faster method of liquid 3D printing Let’s face it once again. In a consumer goods industry, where quality of finish and time…

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Top 5 American Filament Makers 2016

Nathan Cox Sep 3, 2016 6

Top 5 American Filament Makers 2016 I'm all for cheap filaments. Like most of us, I don't have a lot of money to throw around. I print a lot, and I'm always looking for an excuse to print something so I rarely buy more expensive…

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July’s Makerbox subscription review. Should you subscribe?

Nathan Cox Jul 1, 2016 1

Subscription boxes can be a lot of fun to get. Every month a box of random stuff arrives at your door This is exciting because you have no idea what's in it. This in my mind is what makes them great. That moment of what did I get followed…

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Get your children involved in 3d printing this summer.

Nathan Cox May 10, 2016 0

As a father, I'm always on the lookout for things I can do with my son The key to helping your kids grow and learn is getting them interested in learning by making it fun. Growing up I remember my father doing similar things. He would take…

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Different Types of 3D-Printer Filaments

Stan Baldwin Mar 30, 2016 9

FDM 3D Printers use a wide group of plastics called thermoplastics, these range from ABS to plastics infused with other materials. There are a wide range of different types of 3D printer filaments out there. So, which one suits your needs…

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How To Rate Your 3D Printing Filament

Stan Baldwin Mar 6, 2016 0

Rating 3D printing filaments With 3D printing, a good filament can make the difference in your print job. 3D printers can share horror stories about their experiences with bad filament. While there are ways to test filament with…

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Will your 3D-printer kill you?

Dragon 3D impressoras e serviços Mar 2, 2016 2

Will your 3D-printer kill you? As the 3D printers spread around the world, a fact that some people call the "new industrial revolution", there are more and more concerns about the dangers surrounding these machines. The most common desktop…

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SLS, FDM, SLA, LOM… What 3D printer meets your needs?

Stan Baldwin Feb 15, 2016 5

3D printers are making their way into homes and businesses around the world. As more people shop for 3D printers, they are different type of 3d printer with a wide range of options. All 3D printers work by laying down a layer of material…

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CAD Review for 3D Printers

Stan Baldwin Feb 11, 2016 1

CAD Programs Review for 3D Printers All 3D printing relies on a Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) program to generate a 3D printable file. For anyone that wants to start designing and 3D modeling, there is a wide range of free and subscription…

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