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Encoding many properties in one material via 3D printing
A class of synthetic soft materials called liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs) can change shape in response to heat, similar to ...
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High Detail 3D Printing With An Airbrush Nozzle
On a fused deposition modeling (FDM) 3D printer, the nozzle size dictates how small a detail you can print. Put simply, you can’t print features smaller than your nozzle for the same reason you ...
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Game-Changing Advances in Metal 3D Printing for Aerospace Systems
Implementing DED represents a key development in metal 3D printing abilities. Unlike historical manufacturing techniques or ...
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Cleaner Laser Cutting With A 3D-Printed Nozzle
Still, after 3D printing it in rigid heat-resistant resin, [Jesse] found a dramatic improvement in the feel of the air exiting the nozzle. Some test cuts confirmed a difference in performance ...
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What Is 3D Printing: The Revolution Of Additive Manufacturing
3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing ... involves extruding a thermoplastic filament through a heated nozzle, melting the material and depositing it layer by layer to build the ...