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Wu Orthodontics Accelerates In-House Aligner Fabrication with LuxCreo’s iLux Pro Dental 3D Printer

By Dental Team | April 17, 2023

Wu Orthodontics: Embracing Innovation Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Wu Orthodontics is an innovative orthodontic lab known for delivering high-quality care by embracing advanced technology. Catering to a…

Four Innovative 3D Printing Dental Applications

By Dental Team | March 25, 2023

Today’s printers use advanced resins, software, and hardware to 3D print higher quality dental appliances than traditional manual methods. Dental practitioners and labs that want a flexible production process should consider these applications of 3D printing in dentistry, dental surgery, and orthodontics.

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Additive Manufacturing Process Overview (With Examples)

By Smart Factory Team | June 15, 2022

3D printing or additive manufacturing is transforming the manufacturing sector. The technology simplifies the manufacturing process by eliminating tooling and enabling production using a wide range of materials. The cost-efficiency…

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How Sustainable is Additive Manufacturing with Global Supply Chain Disruptions?

By Smart Factory Team | May 26, 2022

This article will discuss how sustainable additive manufacturing is during the normal supply chain, disrupted supply chain conditions, and what drives this sustainability and resilience.

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CNC Machining vs. 3D Printing: Which One is Right for You?

By Hardware Team | May 20, 2022

Product designers and engineers who consider CNC machining vs. 3D printing need to evaluate the capabilities, lead time, and cost of each production workflow before deciding on the best course.…

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The Future of Medical 3D Printing

By Hardware Team | May 11, 2022

Advancements in 3D printing technology have continued to revolutionize the medical field as its role in modern medicine gradually becomes more commonplace. 3D printing is becoming a more accessible and…

Choosing the Right 3D Printers for Dental Labs

By Dental Team | May 6, 2022

Integrated Smart Factory 3D printing solutions replace traditional production processes in many industries. Dental laboratories have increasingly used additive manufacturing to optimize dental appliance production and, in some cases, transform…

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How an Integrated Smart Factory 3D Rapid Prototyping Service Can Accelerate Manufacturing

By Smart Factory Team | April 29, 2022

Historically, 3D printing has long held a close association with rapid prototyping. When 3D printers first entered the market in the early 1980s, companies primarily used them as rapid prototyping…

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DLP vs. LCD 3D Printer: Comparison Guide

By Smart Factory Team | April 28, 2022

Advancements in 3D printing, along with product complexity and different types of available processes have made it challenging to select the right 3D printer for high-volume manufacturing. Digital Light Processing (DLP) and LCD are two commonly implemented resin-based 3D printing technologies. The following compares DLP vs. LCD 3D printers, their unique features, and the subtle differences.

Footwear Manufacturing Technology: Benefits of Smart Factory 3D Printing

By Footwear Team | April 20, 2022

Smart Factory3D printing enables companies to reduce labor steps, increase design freedom, and create opportunities for customization—here’s how: