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New Wireless Pro 3D Scanner with Nvidia Computing Onboard, $26K

Shining 3D, which makes more than a dozen 3D scanners, now brings some industrial features from its top-of-the-line units to a new all-in-one handheld device.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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Mastering Metal
DMLS 3D Printing / Direct Metal Laser Sintering in a Nutshell

Learn why DMLS, a powder bed fusion technology, is the most common way to 3D print metal parts for a wide range of industries.

by All3DP
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Everything You Can Print With
10 Most Used Metal 3D Printing Materials

There’s much more to metal 3D printing than stainless steel and aluminum. In fact, there are 10 most used materials for an ever-growing range of applications.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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Cinema 4D vs Maya: The Main Differences

Cinema 4D and Maya are big names in professional animation software. Read on for a comparison of Cinema 4D vs. Maya!

by Lauren Fuentes
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Scan the Past, Print the Future
3D Printing Artifacts & Exhibits: A Museum Guide

Museums, art galleries, and cultural institutions turn to 3D printing to boost visitor engagement, protect artworks and artifacts, and cut costs.

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SLS Powder Material Buyer’s Guide

What's the best powder for your selective laser sintering (SLS) 3D printer? Check out our guide to manufacturers, types, applications & prices.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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Cold Spray Metal 3D Printing Tech & Printers

By spraying layer upon layer of metal powder to build a part faster and cheaper than other metal fabrication methods, cold spray is gearing up to be a significant technology in the future of metal manufacturing.

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Better Heat Exchangers with Additive Manufacturing

Smaller, lighter, more efficient heat exchangers demonstrate many benefits of metal additive manufacturing.

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SolidWorks Surface Modeling: How to Get Started

Expand your skill set with this simple overview of a complex design method: SolidWorks surface modeling (also called surfacing).

by Ofir Galiki
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Strength Like Machined Aluminum
Markforged X7 Case Study: 3D Printing Stronger Material

How one automotive parts company invested in 3D printing to solve a tool problem and ended up saving 70% of costs and transforming their operation.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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SketchUp & Animation: How to Create Animated Scenes

SketchUp animation is great for model showcasing. Find out how to create SketchUp animations, using both native tools and extensions.

by Sherwin Emiliano
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Revit vs SketchUp: CAD Software Compared

Revit and SketchUp are two powerful programs commonly used in architectural design, but there are some clear differences between them. Follow along to find which one is better for you!

by Genaro Ponce
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Why 3D Print These Custom Mercedes SLR McLaren Exhaust Tips? 50% Cost Savings, Made in 5 Hours

Swedish exhaust specialist Ferrita used a Meltio robotic wire-laser DED system to produce two matching stainless-steel side-exhaust tip assemblies for a customized Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, reportedly halving the cost of conventional production.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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Propulsion Made Easy
A New 3D Printed Rival for Adidas? This Japanese Startup Promises Advanced Propulsion Tech

Leveraging the same Carbon DLS 3D printing technology as the Adidas 4DFWD, Hybex’s new HX Lens features a patented 'Helix' lattice structure to maximize energy return, the company says.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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No Pumps, No Fans: This 3D Printed Heat Exchanger Could Save the Grid from AI’s Energy Demands

Using 3D printing to create complex internal geometries, this prototype reduces overall material use while significantly improving heat transfer efficiency.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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Carbon Mesh Nylon
Forget Carbon Fiber, Carbon Graphene Makes Nylon Composite Filament Twice as Strong

With a reported Z axis tensile strength of 60 MPa, the new graphene mesh outperforms 3DXTech by 2.5x and significantly surpasses industry-standard Stratasys Nylon 12CF.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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Autodesk’s New AI-driven Neural CAD “Completely Reimagines” 3D Design

Autodesk's new AI-powered Neural CAD could change 3D design by moving beyond traditional parametric systems to create models from simple prompts.

by Jonny Edge
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Performance on a Budget
Polymaker Challenges PEEK With Its New $66 High-Temperature Filament

Looking for PEEK-like strength and stiffness but with better heat resistance in a more affordable polymer, this new glass-fiber reinforced PPS could do the trick.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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A Family of FDMs
Meet the New UltiMaker S6: Speed of the S8, Simplicity of the S5

Move over UltiMaker S5, the S6 is four-times as fast. Take a look at the newest S-series FDM.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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Make it Metal
Metal 3D Printing Instant Quote: 6 Services We Recommend

Need something 3D printed in metal? Check out our recommendations for metal 3D printing services offering instant quotes!

by Guilherme Schendel
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