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Weerg staff: Feb 4, 2026
The coefficient of friction (μ) measures the resistance to sliding between two surfaces in contact. It is a key parameter in mechanical design because it affects wear, energy efficiency, accuracy, noise and component lifetime, both in industrial 3D printing and in CNC machining.
Understanding and...
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Weerg staff: Jan 28, 2026
The CBAM regulation (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism) represents one of the key pillars of the European strategy for industrial decarbonisation and for protecting the competitiveness of companies that produce sustainably within the European Union.
Introduced by the European Union, CBAM has a...
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Weerg staff: Jan 21, 2026
Nylon is one of the most widely used plastic materials in the world.Thanks to its combination of strength, light weight, flexibility and durability, it is used in sectors ranging from clothing to mechanical engineering, from automotive to 3D printing.
In this 2026 guide you will discover:
1. What...
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Weerg staff: Jan 14, 2026
The Brinell test is one of the oldest and most reliable methods for measuring the hardness of materials, particularly metals.Even today it is widely used in metallurgy, quality control, industrial production and research, especially when analysing heterogeneous or coarse-grained materials.
In this...
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Weerg staff: Dec 30, 2025
Young’s modulus, also known as the longitudinal modulus of elasticity, is one of the most important mechanical properties of materials. It is used daily in engineering, mechanical design and 3D printing to evaluate a material’s stiffness.
Understanding Young’s modulus means being able to predict...
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Weerg staff: Dec 23, 2025
Galvanisation is one of the most effective and widely used surface treatments for protecting steel and other metals from corrosion, oxidation and wear.Used for over 150 years in construction, mechanical engineering and the automotive industry, it is now an essential industrial standard for...
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Weerg staff: Dec 10, 2025
Stainless steel is one of the most widely used materials in modern industry thanks to its corrosion resistance, durability, and versatility.Among the most common alloys are two main types: stainless steel 304 and stainless steel 316.At first glance, they may appear similar, but they differ in ...
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Weerg staff: Dec 3, 2025
In the world of FDM (Fused Deposition Modelling) 3D printing, material selection is a key factor in determining the quality, functionality, and longevity of the final part. Among the most widely used materials are PLA (Polylactic Acid) and ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene).
While PLA is often...
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Weerg staff: Nov 19, 2025
Starting today, Weerg expands its range of FDM 3D printing materials with the introduction of PPS CF (carbon fiber-reinforced polyphenylene sulfide), a carbon fiber-reinforced engineering polymer that offers exceptional mechanical strength, thermal stability and stiffness.
Weerg expands its range...
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Weerg staff: Nov 13, 2025
HP Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) 3D printing technology continues to evolve through the introduction of new high-performance materials — and leading the way is the new Nylon PA11 Gen 2.This material marks a significant step forward compared to the previous version, offering greater reliability, improved...
