Printers and Accessories Articles

Desktop Metal publishes e-book about 3D printing prototypes

Desktop Metal has published an e-book, Functional Prototyping using Metal 3D Printing , that explains how to make prototypes on its Studio System desktop metal printer.  . Functional prototypes are critical to development of a product or part, allowing engineers to...
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3D Printer Controller Boards: Buying Guide and Top Recommendations

The simplicity and user-friendliness of modern 3D printers belie just how much technology lies under the hood.  . 3D printers have a huge number of motors, sensors, and heating elements that work together to achieve the machine’s purpose. However, the central “brain”...
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Polaroid’s PlaySmart 3D Printer

The Polaroid PlaySmart 3D printer, featured on the June 25 Showstoppers TV virtual product showcasing event last week, is a lightweight desktop 3D printer that requires no experience with 3D printing to operate, and can work with the scores of pre-existing designs...
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Status report on 3D-printing heat exchangers

3D-printing heat exchangers requires understanding DfAM, the principles of heat transfer and fluid mechanics, and the additive manufacturing process, said Conflux’s CTO.  . Like many people, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused me to spend more time than usual at home. I...
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