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Getting Started with 3D Printing: FDM, MJF and MSLA Compared

Weerg staff: Feb 13, 2025

3D printing represents a groundbreaking advancement in the production of objects, allowing ideas, prototypes, and finished products to be realised with remarkable design freedom. The appeal of this technology lies in its ability to construct complex shapes layer by layer, without the constraints...

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Industrial and Additive Manufacturing: The Benefits of 3D Printing

Weerg staff: Jun 19, 2024

3D printing is increasingly permeating our everyday lives, finding applications across a wide range of sectors, from design pieces to common household items. However, the true revolutionary potential of this technology emerges in the manufacturing sector. Industrial 3D printing is establishing...

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How to Choose Between Filament and Resin 3D Printing

Fabio Trotti: Jun 12, 2024

3D printers have revolutionised the way we think about manufacturing and prototyping, offering virtually unlimited possibilities for hobbyists, engineers and designers. Two of the most common 3D printing technologies are resin printing (SLA/DLP) and filament printing (FDM/FFF). In this article, we...

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STL File Guide: The Standard Format for 3D Printing

Fabio Trotti: Oct 13, 2021

What is a .STL file?

STL is a standard format for 3D models. 3D geometry is described by a mesh of triangles and dimensional information is contained in each individual triangle. Unlike other CAD formats, the object appears to be formed only by the external surface or "skin". The information of...

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3D Printing Cost: How to Calculate the Price of Your Project

Weerg staff: Jul 13, 2021

Online 3D Printing Cost Keyfacts:

• A single 3D printed part can cost anywhere from 0.75 up to hundreds of dollars/euros
• A 3D model is compulsory to get a precise pricing
• Material, model morphology and delivery time can greatly affect the price

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