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How to Modernize 3D Printing as a Service

MakerOS provides an operating software for 3D printing services.

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This Week in Engineering: Nuclear Fusion Reactor, Electric Commuter Plane and Scanner on “Spot” the Robot Dog

This Week in Engineering Jim provides insights on major industry events and trends.

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California Startup Will 3D Print a Modern Home in 24 Hours

Mighty Buildings reimagines the building industry with 3D printing.

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You Could Win $25K Worth of 3D Printing Services

polySpectra hosts contest based on new COR Alpha material for DLP.

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Can’t Decide on a 3D Printer? Aniwaa Launches New Comparison Tool

Online evaluation platform helps consumers evaluate manufacturing equipment.

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Designing for Maximum Strength with Minimum Support in Metal Additive Manufacturing

Smart part design pays big dividends in low support metal additive manufacturing.

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Printing a New You: A Look at 3D Bioprinting

An overview of new achievements and persistent obstacles in bioprinting research.

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Stratasys Gets Tough with Nylon 12

New nylon material with specs to be toughest in additive manufacturing is a reason to take notice.

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Recommended Resources

White Paper - The New World of Thermoplastic Manufacturing

Digital-direct thermoplastic manufacturing offers exceptional quality, opens the door to novel design parameters not possible with injection molding while also bypassing the long lead time and up-front investment in injection molding tooling, offering a better total value proposition.

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Guide - When to Outsource Manufacturing to a Service Provider

As a 3D printer owner, you may be already reaping the benefits of 3D printing, such as rapid production, design freedoms and easy access to fresh prints of the machine. We dive into scenarios to help you decide when you need to outsource your project to a service provider.

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eBook - Manufacturing the Cars of Tomorrow

In this ebook, we'll explore how additive manufacturing is going to transform the way cars are made. This includes commentary from thought leaders such as Ford's CTO, Ken Washington, Customer case studies of ways 3D printing is being used today, and a variety of part examples where 3D printing is already impacting how automobiles are made.

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Case Study - How Kawasaki Optimized Production with 3D Printed Tooling

Learn how Kawasaki optimized automotive and aerospace production processes to save 85% of estimated outsourcing costs by bringing in BigRep’s large-format additive manufacturing systems. And, how efficient workflow and logistical integration helped earn back their investment in just 6 months.

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