Sustainability

EM-1K-H and EM-1K are suitable for a wide range of consumer cushioning applications

LuxCreo introduces two new open 1K functional elastomers for prototyping and production of 3D printed insoles and bike saddles.

By Fin Watterson / November 28, 2023

EM 1K-H and EM 1K offer manufacturers better performance, color, price options, and access to LuxCreo Smart Factory Production Services supporting brands such as ASICS and PUMA. EM 1K-H and…

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sustainable additive manufacturing process

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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3D printing an object vs. consider CNC machining

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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3D-printed tooling

Five Advantages of 3D-Printed Tooling

By Hardware Team / April 18, 2022

3D printing can produce customized tools for traditional manufacturing processes and carry several advantages over standard tooling. When quickly replacing or customizing a tool, the right 3D printing solution will provide a fast, on-demand production solution.

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Models of 3D printed consumer goods

Environmental Sustainability of 3D Printing Consumer Goods

By Smart Factory Team / February 25, 2022

Customers are more environmentally aware and place greater value on sustainable consumer goods and businesses that adopt environmentally-friendly manufacturing strategies. Recent advancements in 3D printing polymers with bio-based materials or…

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Top Seven Industries for Additive Manufacturing Applications

By Smart Factory Team / November 11, 2021

Additive manufacturing offers innovations, process improvements, and greater agility to many industries, including aerospace, dental, medical, and automotive. 3D printers are versatile and can produce complex or customized products. Manufacturers…

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Four Advantages of 3D Printing in Dentistry

By Dental Team / March 16, 2021

3D printing has been leading advancements in dental technology. It has enabled the clear aligner industry to reach a 2.31 billion dollar market size, quickened the turnaround production time of oral devices, and raised dental models’ accuracy. Dental industry professionals can benefit from integrating 3D printing solutions into their workflows.

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3D Printing in Dentistry: Outsourcing, Bringing In-house, or Both?

By Dental Team / March 9, 2021

3D printing technology is transforming the dental industry for providers and patients. Both dentists and orthodontists have been leveraging 3D printers to create durable, customized appliances with increased frequency year…

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Advanced materials used in 3D printing

What Types of Materials Are Used in 3D Printing?

By Materials Team / January 4, 2021

Many manufacturers’ first exposure to 3D printing was through fused deposition modeling, in which plastic filaments extrude through a nozzle during printing. Materials used in 3D printing were formerly confined to plastics and weak metal alloys that could be extruded at low temperatures. The scope of 3D-printable materials has grown considerably to include various metals, polymers, organic materials, ceramics, and even biological materials.

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