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Why Formlabs Tough V2 resins could be a real game changer for many - Request a free sample part now
15+ hour, 28+ min ago (560+ words) With the current Tough V2 resins family for the Form 4 series, Formlabs promises to close a gap that has been noticeable in many SLA workflows for years: high surface quality and resilient, functional plastic parts with clear thermoplastic target characteristics. With…...
The right choice of material for micro-injected optical and photonic components
6+ day, 11+ hour ago (626+ words) In addition, micro injection molding makes it more complex because a polymer that looks good on the data sheet can behave completely differently when microstructures are completely filled and tolerances in the micrometer range have to be adhered to. When…...
Prusament PETG Ultraglow Green: Prusa launches particularly bright glow filament based on PETG
2+ week, 2+ day ago (298+ words) Prusa is expanding its Prusament range with PETG Ultraglow Green, a glow-in-the-dark filament based on PETG. The material is aimed at components used in Prusa expands its Prusament range with PETG Ultraglow Green, a PETG-based glow-in-the-dark filament. The material is…...
Working with recycled plastic and 3D-printed molds
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (887+ words) While 3D printing has fundamentally changed prototyping and low-volume production, it is becoming increasingly inefficient when producing large quantities of small components with fine, consistent detail. Each part must be printed individually, and as volumes increase, production speed quickly becomes the…...