Total Cost of Ownership – Unwrapping the hidden costs of manufacturing
When thinking about costs of a part, many purchasers and manufacturers tend to only have one thing in mind: purchase/production price. Like this, new technologies such as 3D printing/additive manufacturing are often seen as expensive. However, production and purchasing costs are just the tip of…
11 top heat resistant 3D printing polymers
3D printing is being increasingly used for end-use applications. This of course comes with new and higher material requirements. One of the questions we regularly get asked is, which materials are actually heat resistant. In this article we therefore want to answer the question, by…
How to ensure quality in 3D printing
Quality is key when it comes to the production of parts, especially in series. Many sectors such as aerospace and automotive require the fulfilment of high standards and a consistent part quality. With additive manufacturing being more and more used in industrial applications, quality assurance…