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3D Printing — so what?

AU Manufacturing

As a company, 3DPRINTUK is embedded in the additive manufacturing (AM) / 3D printing world. As such, we can advise you on issues relating to technology and material choice, orientation of parts in a build area to maximise return, design for AM, etc… etc… We live and breathe 3D printing every day. Now let’s take a leap.

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Wearable Medical Devices and 3D Printing

Additive Manufacturing

Three expert panelists delivered views and tips on overcoming challenges in development, prototyping and production of a growing range of wearable medical devices. Articulate Labs uses 3D printing to develop physical therapy and rehabilitation devices, in this case, the KneeStim wearable device for rehabilitation of knee patients.

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8 Ways the Plastics Industry Is Using 3D Printing

Mold Making Technology

Once relegated to rapid prototyping, 3D printing technology has now advanced far beyond the design studio. 3D printing makes it possible to accelerate mold development and simplify design changes down the line. This 3D-printed EOAT incorporates air lines for vacuum and pressure into its design.

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Stem cell therapy could become cheaper and widely available

Manufacturer's Monthly

Researchers from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) have developed a 3D printed system for harvesting stem cells from bioreactors that could enable the high quality, wide-scale stem cell production in Australia at a lower cost. . Modular 3D printed microfluidic system. Image credit: UTS.

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The first chip-based 3D printer has been demonstrated by researchers

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: VisualArtStudio/stock.adobe.com MIT and University of Texas researchers have developed what they say is the first chip-based 3D printer , a major step towards a portable, palm-sized 3D printing device. The Robert J. Shapes can be fully formed in a matter of seconds. This work was funded, in part, by the U.S.

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MIT engineers integrate sensors to devices, rotational parts with 3D printing

AU Manufacturing

In particular, the engineers created a system called MechSense that enables a maker to use conductive 3D printing filament to 3D-print sensors directly into a mechanism’s moving elements. 3D printing is a tool that a lot of people can afford to have in their homes.

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In "Hybrid" FIM Process, 3D Printing Complements Injection Molding

Mold Making Technology

Alpine Advanced Materials delivered 80 rapid prototype molded (RPM) parts (depicted above) for low-volume injection molding production within 10 business days using the freeform injection molding (FIM) process. Results: 80 rapid prototype molded parts for low-volume injection molding production delivered within 10 business days.