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Jerk, Junction Deviation and Real Jerk (Cheetah): Smarter Motion in 3D Printing
From classic jerk control to dynamic junction deviation and UltiMaker's Cheetah motion planner, here is how smarter motion control is transforming 3D print quality and speed.
3D Scanning and 3D Printing: From Point Cloud to Physical Object
A practical guide to 3D scanning technologies, from photo capture and photobooth scanners to structured light, laser, and infrared systems, and how they feed into real-world 3D printing workflows.
Metal FFF and Catalytic Debinding: What Every Practitioner Should Know
Metal Fused Filament Fabrication is a three-stage process of printing, debinding, and sintering. This article breaks down catalytic debinding, the fastest and most widely adopted method, and explains why filament composition is critical to getting it right.
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The Bimetallic Problem Almost Nobody Is Printing
Grad student and AM professional Ayman Ahdy is using rare access to wire laser metal deposition equipment to study bimetallic printing, joining mild steel and stainless steel for cheaper, corrosion-resistant marine parts.
A $200,000 Problem - and a Student at Western University, Canada, Who Is 3D Printing the Solution
Graduate student Rebecca Kaaya Nansubuga is developing an open-source 3D-printed orthopedic surgical positioning table, bringing a $200,000 piece of operating room equipment within reach of any facility with a desktop printer.
Empowering the Next Generation: 3D Printing, Robotics, and the Future of Education
How a zombie-themed 3D printing workshop in Sri Lanka sparked creativity and problem-solving in kids, and what it means for the future of technology education.
3D Scanning and 3D Printing: From Point Cloud to Physical Object
A practical guide to 3D scanning technologies, from photo capture and photobooth scanners to structured light, laser, and infrared systems, and how they feed into real-world 3D printing workflows.