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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, and compact, it allows operators to efficiently capture as-built indoor data for visualization in the AEC industry and elsewhere. The job of developing such a revolutionary piece of hardware fell…
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Since its foundation in 1914, Ford has driven innovation in automotive manufacturing. From inventing the moving assembly line 115 years ago – also known as Fordism – to today’s use of additive manufacturing, Ford is constantly thinking ahead to accelerate vehicle manufacture through increased productivity, ergonomics, and quality control. While many companies start exploring the…
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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 time and development costs. Also, by being able to print out their designs they can engage their clients in an early stage of the planning process, which makes it easier…
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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 planes. These aircraft have many unique, custom-made parts which are difficult to work on with off-the-shelf tools. That’s why the Royal Netherlands Air Force started printing custom-made tools with Ultimaker…
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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 such as Cruzcampo, Desperados, Heineken, and Amstel. The beer is brewed, packed, and then shipped throughout Spain and beyond. Packaging Manager, Juan Padilla González has implemented 3D printing to increase…
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DR. LARS BROUWERS COFOUNDER, MEDICAL 3D LAB AT ELISABETH TWEESTEDEN HOSPITAL – TILBURG, THE NETHERLANDS Dr. Lars Brouwers is a surgeon in training with special interest in complicated trauma fractures, which are difficult to diagnose on “regular” X-ray and CT scans. As cofounder of the Medical 3D Lab at Elisabeth Tweesteden Hospital in Tilburg, the…
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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 self-esteem. There’s lack of understanding about the physical deformation and people tend to be cruel against those who are different. People who claim to have normal spines might even see…
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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 complex parts on a dual extrusion 3D printer. If you aren’t using this material yet, you need to be. These tips and tricks for printing with PVA will guide you…
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How to print with two colors 1. Load the model. To make your dual color print, you’ll need to export two model files, which have been created to fit together. In this tutorial, we will use a famous dual color Ultimaker hand drill model. You can load both parts into Cura by selecting the Open File icon in…
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Infill density The infill density defines the amount of plastic used on the inside of the print. A higher infill density means that there is more plastic on the inside of your print, leading to a stronger object. An infill density around 20% is used for models with a visual purpose, higher densities can be…
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