3D Printing

In-Depth Report on 3D Printing Industry: Addressing Traditional Manufacturing Pain Points

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In-Depth Report on 3D Printing Industry: Addressing Traditional Manufacturing Pain Points

1. Additive Manufacturing – Directly Addressing Pain Points of Traditional Manufacturing Processes 1. Overview of Additive Manufacturing (1) Definition of Additive Manufacturing Additive manufacturing, also known as “3D printing,” is a manufacturing method that creates three-dimensional physical entity models that are identical to corresponding digital models by layer-by-layer stacking of materials, which is completely opposite … Read more

3D Printing Craftsmanship and Innovation

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3D Printing Craftsmanship and Innovation

Popular Science Illuminates Life 01 3D Printing Technology 1. Development History In today’s technological world, a highly regarded revolutionary technology is transforming the way manufacturing and innovation occur at an astonishing pace. This technology is 3D printing. As a digital manufacturing tool, it is sparking a global transformation and showcasing its limitless potential across multiple … Read more

Understanding 7 Mainstream 3D Printing Technologies

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Understanding 7 Mainstream 3D Printing Technologies

3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, is a general term that encompasses several distinct 3D printing processes. These technologies are worlds apart, yet the key processes are the same. For instance, all 3D printing begins with a digital model, as the technology is inherently digital. Parts or products are initially designed using Computer-Aided Design … Read more

3D Printing PCBs: A New Method for Circuit Board Manufacturing

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3D Printing PCBs: A New Method for Circuit Board Manufacturing

Click on the above “Mechanical and Electronic Engineering Technology” to follow us 3D printing technology is revolutionizing the way we manufacture circuit boards. The traditional PCB manufacturing process involves multiple steps such as etching, drilling, and laminating, while 3D printing offers a more direct method. With 3D printing, designers can print circuit boards directly from … Read more

UCLA Team Fills the Gap in 3D Printing Applications for Robotics

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UCLA Team Fills the Gap in 3D Printing Applications for Robotics

With a single 3D printing process, a “living” micro-robot can achieve twisting, stretching, contracting, and rotating? This is precisely what a new study from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has achieved. The 3D printed micro-robots can autonomously walk, perceive their environment, and navigate independently, filling the gap in the application of additive manufacturing … Read more

Designing a Walking Robot on a Laptop in Just 26 Seconds

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Designing a Walking Robot on a Laptop in Just 26 Seconds

Originally published on Machine Heart Edited by Wei Pang and Dan Jiang Inspired by the evolutionary design of nature, the automation of robot design using evolutionary algorithms has been attempted for twenty years, but efficiency remains low. Now, from a soap-like substance to a successfully walking robot, the entire design process using AI on a … Read more

Make Your 3D Printer Sing in Just 8 Steps

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Make Your 3D Printer Sing in Just 8 Steps

If you have a Creality 3D printer, the machine modification we are going to discuss today will surely interest you. In the Instructables community, a guy named Scott loves to perform various innovative modifications and shares his works with others. This time, Scott used the Creality Ender-3 3D printer for his modification, allowing the machine … Read more

Programmable Magnetic Levitating Desktop Atmosphere Light (Arduino + WS2812)

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Programmable Magnetic Levitating Desktop Atmosphere Light (Arduino + WS2812)

MAKER: tomouwerkerkerk／Translated by: 趣无尽 This is a compact and warm magnetic levitating desktop atmosphere light, with color-changing soft light adding a gentle ambiance to the room. It is built on Arduino and 3D printed components, making it very easy to assemble. Beginners who are interested can give it a try. Materials List Arduino Nano x … Read more

Course Syllabus | Innovation and Rapid Prototyping

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Course Syllabus | Innovation and Rapid Prototyping

This article presents the course syllabus and introduction of the core general education course “Innovation and Rapid Prototyping” offered by Professor Chen Jiang from the School of Information Science and Technology at Peking University this semester. In this course, Professor Chen focuses on the “Prototyping” stage of innovative product development, covering three main areas: Models … Read more

Build a Six-Axis Stepper Motor Robotic Arm

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Build a Six-Axis Stepper Motor Robotic Arm

Introduction Can you believe it? There are still people who don’t know about the SmallArmRobot robotic arm~ But it doesn’t matter if you don’t know; after seeing the pictures, you will be intrigued! It looks like a pretty cool desktop-level robotic arm, and it’s a stepper motor arm. This robotic arm can compete with the … Read more