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The Ultimaker 2+ Connect has arrived

The Ultimaker 2+ Connect is your reliable first step into our world of easy, remote 3D printing. Featuring networking capabilities and a new touchscreen, the...
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NavVis – Rapid prototyping wearable scanners with 3D printing

The NavVis VLX is no ordinary indoor scanner. It's the world's most accurate wearable mapping device with simultaneous mapping and localization (SLAM) technology. Fast, precise,...
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Ford – Reinventing efficient manufacturing using 3D printing

Since its foundation in 1914, Ford has driven innovation in automotive manufacturing. From inventing the moving assembly line 115 years ago – also known as...
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MATT Architecture – Rapid model making with 3D printing

MATT Architecture creates architectural models in central London. They use 3D printing to quickly reiterate the models they are working on, which saves a lot of...
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Royal Netherlands Air Force – Speeding up maintenance with 3D printed tools

The Royal Netherlands Air Force is the Netherlands' guardian of the skies. Their fleet contains a wide range of helicopters, fighter jets, and large cargo...
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Heineken – Ensuring production continuity with 3D printing

With over 150 breweries around the world, Heineken is one of the largest global producers of beer. One brewery in Seville, Spain, produces famous brands...
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Ultimaker Innovators – Dr Lars Brouwers uses 3D printing to help and to heal

DR. LARS BROUWERS COFOUNDER, MEDICAL 3D LAB AT ELISABETH TWEESTEDEN HOSPITAL – TILBURG, THE NETHERLANDS Dr. Lars Brouwers is a surgeon in training with special...
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Application Spotlight – 3d printed Scoliosis bone structure for medical use

As their spine curve at an angle, a scoliotic person not only deals with the physical discomfort and pain, but this also affects the person's...
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How To Succeed When 3D Printing With PVA Support Material

Learn the fundamental steps to successfully print this dissolvable support material and why it's necessary for complex dual-extruded parts. PVA filament is a critical material for creating...