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1: Why use 3D printing? There are many reasons to have parts 3D printed. The most common reason is to prototype and verify design details prior to investing in production tooling. Often times it is much cheaper to have a handful of parts 3D printed in order to evaluate a physical model before investing large
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With Stratasys releasing the F770 large-scale, 3D printing got a lot more accessible. Today we’re discussing the advantages the Stratasys F770 has over the other options on the market from competitor BigRep. Reason 1: The Stratasys F770 Software – GrabCAD Print Vs. BigRep’s Blade Software One of the best things about the new Stratasys F770
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In December of 2020, Stratasys acquired the UK based 3D printing company Origin. This Spring, Stratasys announces the first machine to come out of this acquisition: The Stratasys Origin® One. Thanks to the systems proprietary Programable PhotoPolymerization (or P3™) technology, the Stratasys Origin® One is able to manufacture production-quality end-use parts from a wide variety
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Introducing the Stratasys H350TM, a new 3D printer for production-scale additive manufacturing. Developed in partnership with Xaar 3D, the H350 signifies Stratasys’s entry into the powder bed fusion market, the fastest-growing polymer segment of 3D printing. Powder bed fusion is a type of additive manufacturing that fuses polymer particles layer by layer to produce the
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Introducing the F770 3D Printer; Stratasys’s latest addition to their FDM lineup. This printer is designed specifically to take on big parts and make large-scale 3D printing more accessible and cost-effective. With the longest x-axis available from Stratasys today, and the use of their top-of-the-line soluble support, the F770 provides a way to create accurate
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Stratasys has announced a brand-new technology: Selective Absorption Fusion (SAF™). Spoken ‘saf’, this technology signifies Stratasys’ entry into the powder bed fusion market. Powder bed fusion (PBF) is the fastest-growing polymer segment of additive manufacturing today and is driving it to the next level. SAF™ technology will power the new H Series™ 3D Production Platform
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Sand Casting is a metal casting process, using a mold created by depressing a pattern into sand. The pattern imprints a cavity, which is used to cast an array of metal alloys. Sand casting is widely used across many industries to create everything from small items, such as door handles, as well as large components,
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Carbon Fiber 3D Printing is a growing division of the Additive Manufacturing world. As this material is growing in popularity, it has become apparent that Carbon Fiber 3D Printing has enhanced qualities and increased versatility that make it preferred in some manufacturing contexts. What is Carbon Fiber and What are its Advantages? Carbon Fiber 3D Printing uses a composite material consisting of polymer mixed with chopped carbon fiber. The combination of these two materials
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Whether you had to change your network, you got a new computer, or you simply had to move your printer, sometimes your 3D printer won’t connect to GrabCAD Print. Usually, when those things happen it’s pretty easy to open up GrabCAD and re-establish communication by simply clicking on the printer’s name at the top of
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End of arm tools are a staple for industrial equipment companies. The industrial automation segment – despite COVID19 – is expected to reach USD 296.70 billion by 2026. Regardless of what product an automated piece of equipment is helping produce, creating an effective gripper or tool is essential. Having spoken with dozens of industrial equipment
