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Is Automation More Effective Than Size for Serial Production 3D Printing?
Micro Factory has developed an mSLA system that incorporates cleaning, curing and part ejection, not to mention 100 empty build plates, into the frame of a desktop machine. The result is a small unit for large-scale production.
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Q&A With Align EVP: Why the Invisalign Manufacturer Acquired Cubicure, and the Future of Personalized Orthodontics
Align Technology produces nearly 1 million unique aligner parts per day. Its acquisition of technology supplier Cubicure in January supports demand for 3D printed tooling and direct printed orthodontic devices at mass scale.
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Researchers Develop Resin for 3D Printing Implants for Cataracts, Other Eye Conditions
The ability to 3D print intraocular devices for treating cataracts and other eye conditions could significantly enhance eye care for patients by offering unparalleled levels of customization and design precision, potentially leading to better clinical outcomes.
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3D Printed PEEK Spine Implants in Production: The Cool Parts Show Bonus
Curiteva is using Fused Strand Deposition to produce two different lines of FDA-cleared spine implants. We visited the company’s Huntsville, Alabama, facility to learn more.
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Horizon Expands Services With Subcontract Micro AM Production, Design Support
Horizon also offers a suite of proprietary coating processes that enable customers to successfully expand the functionality of parts which are typically produced in plastics on commercially available micro additive manufacturing platforms.
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Birmingham Researchers Develop Recyclable Photopolymer Resin Made From Biosourced Materials
A University of Birmingham-led team has produced a photopolymer resin that can be printed at high resolution, broken down to its constituent parts, recycled and reprinted.
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3D Printed Human-Operated End-of-Arm Tooling Promotes Safety and Throughput
Toolmaker and injection molder Zero Tolerance developed a manual tool to enable an operator to quickly place inserts into a mold.
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BMF’s MicroArch D1025 Offers Dual-Resolution for Flexible, High-Precision 3D Printing
This 3D printer with variable print resolution is capable of combining both resolutions in a single build to offer more flexibility and greater efficiency for ultrahigh-resolution applications.
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EOS’ AlSi10Mg and Virtucycle Take-Back Program Support Sustainable Additive Manufacturing
Both the reformulated AlSi10Mg and new polymer take-back program are designed to help reduce material waste in manufacturing.
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Large-Volume VFGF 3D Printer Produces Modular Helicopter Cockpit Simulator
The Queen 1 VFGF system from Q.BIG 3D produced a complete modular helicopter cockpit simulator in just over a month, all while offering high surface quality, fast build rates and lightweight construction.
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