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Weerg staff: Feb 25, 2026
Polymers represent one of the most versatile families of materials in modern industry. Within this category, the fundamental distinction is between thermoplastic polymers and thermosetting polymers: two classes with profoundly different behaviour in relation to heat, processing and final use.
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Weerg staff: Feb 18, 2026
Yield strength is one of the most important mechanical properties of materials, especially in engineering, structural design, CNC machining and 3D printing.It defines the limit beyond which a material begins to deform permanently. Knowing it is essential for designing safe, reliable and durable...
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Weerg staff: Feb 11, 2026
Metals are among the most important and widely used materials by humankind.From prehistory to Industry 4.0, they have supported technological development thanks to unique properties such as mechanical strength, conductivity, ductility and durability.
In this guide we will look at:
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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.
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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 ...
