Manufacturers use carbon fiber reinforced composites for industrial applications in the aerospace, automotive, electronic manufacturing, medical devices, and battery industry, as well as countless others. The proven advantages of reinforced materials open opportunities for additive manufacturing applications that were previously unachievable.
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Additive manufacturing (AM) technology and biocompatible materials can change how orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) clinicians help patients. These emerging advancements allow clinicians to craft devices faster and cheaper without sacrificing patient comfort and care.
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Jigs and fixtures are the unsung heroes of the factory floor. They enable the consistency and repeatability needed to achieve mass production, guiding people and robots through precise manufacturing and assembly operations.This article discusses how Essentium’s HSE technology helped open the door to a growing number of production line applications for 3D printed jigs and […]
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In the mass manufacturing world, 3D printing is usually not used to make a finished piece. Rather, it is an enabling technology. Additive manufacturing is used to help other machines, robots and workers do their jobs better by creating lightweight yet durable jigs and fixtures that securely hold a tool or an unfinished part in […]
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Technological innovation in the U.S. military revolutionizes defense, response to natural disasters, and so much more but also creates unique challenges. Learn how 3D scanning combined with additive manufacturing can step in to print emergency replacement parts.
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Jigs and fixtures are used in all kinds of manufacturing environments to make repeatable assembly processes more accurate, faster, and safer. Specialized tools like gauges, drill guides, masking templates, and cradles have been traditionally machined from metal. While materials like aluminum provides all the necessary qualities of strength, heat, and chemical resistance, it makes the […]
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Additive manufacturing (AM) makes businesses more agile as they can quickly respond to changing market demands. AM makes businesses more independent, as they are less reliant on third-party vendors and insulated from supply chain disruptions. It also gives businesses a competitive edge by enabling a first-to-market position to capture revenues from early adopters. On top […]
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Is your business prepared to carry on in the event of a supply chain disruption? You might have the raw material or parts inventory on hand to get through a few days, but what about the long term? Many factories will eventually grind to halt, unless there is a response plan in place. This article […]
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Agility allows companies to capitalize on the latest trends, fads, or emerging technologies and to overcome unexpected interruptions in the supply chain. One of the ways companies can increase agility is by turning to additive manufacturing (AM) and Essentium’s High Speed Extrusion (HSE) technology. This approach allows customer to operate with the agility needed to […]
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Preventing electrostatic discharge (ESD) events that can damage sensitive electronic components during manufacturing is primarily accomplished through the use of tools, clothes, covers, trays, and grippers made of ESD-safe materials. This article discusses the scientific principles behind what gives a 3D printer filament ESD-safe properties, and why Essentium’s materials are the best choice for your […]
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Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is the sudden transfer of an electric charge from one object to another. While not dangerous to people, these tiny shocks can ruin sensitive electronic equipment such as printed circuit boards (PCB) and microchips. This article explores how you can solve many of the problems associated with traditional methods of 3D printing […]
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When it comes to producing small quantities of just about any tool used on the factory floor, additive manufacturing (AM) beats subtractive manufacturing hands down. This article reviews how Essentium’s High Speed Extrusion (HSE™) 3D Printing Platform, and Z Collection of ESD-safe materials can overcome the challenges to equipping your assembly lines and workers with […]
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