A research team proposes spectral extrapolation to recover determine surface roughness metrics on laser powder bed fusion parts from limited measurements, promising faster quality assurance for AM shops.
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Sculpteo Publishes Comprehensive Guide on Improving Pull-Out Strength of 3D Printed Inserts
Sculpteo produced quite a comprehensive guide to 3D printed inserts.
Study Benchmarks Shrinkage Monitoring For 3D Printed Concrete
A new research paper benchmarks ways to measure early age shrinkage in 3D printed cementitious mixes and points to practical low cost setups that labs and contractors could deploy quickly.
BIQU’s AJAX TD1S Provides Instant Filament Color Identification
It seems every week BIQU has something new for us. This time they have an unusual colour accessory.
Why TVOC Meters Can Mislead: False Alarms When Testing 3D Printer Emissions
Be careful when you decide to measure the pollution emitted by your desktop 3D printer.
The Hidden Science Behind #3DBenchy: More Than Just a Cute 3D Print
With the recent controversy over the beloved #3DBenchy, I wondered whether people truly know the capabilities of the little boat 3D model.
Cobra LIMIT3D vs. King Tour: A 3D Printed Golf Club Comparison
We tested Cobra’s new 3D printed golf club, the Cobra LIMIT3D.
How Do You Measure the Largest 3D Print Order Ever?
What would be the largest 3D print order in history?
Is the 3D Printing Industry Metric or Imperial?
Is the measurement standard in the 3D printing industry metric or imperial?
A Look At The FDM Assessment Protocol
Somehow I hadn’t seen the FDM Assessment Protocol for quite a while, but maybe you haven’t either.
Revisited: Is it Filament Weight, Length, or Volume?
The eternal question of those using filament-powered 3D printers needs an answer.
Analyzing AM Part Quality At Scale
Researchers have developed an approach for measuring 3D printed part quality over multiple machines.
Is It Filament Weight, Length, or Volume?
The question of measuring an amount of 3D printer filament seems straightforward, but there’s more to the story.
New Method Of Measuring Metal 3D Printed Part Strength
Researchers in the US military have developed a set of tests to determine the strength of 3D printed parts that could aid in future metal 3D printing quality control.
There’s Going To Be A Lot More QIF
QIF is the Quality Information Framework, and additive manufacturing will see a lot more of it in the future.
Question of the Week: Basic 3D Printer Filament Calculations
This week’s question deals with arithmetic.