In our last live training, our Project Engineer Jan Geese presented the entire process from design to the finished component. What steps are necessary? What do you need to consider? Which data format is required? Jan answered these questions and much more in detail. We've never presented the process so transparently before. [...]

Additively manufactured copper sinking electrode. Many companies are accustomed to using the sinking EDM process for the production of injection molds. TITANS of CNC MACHINING has always used a CNC machine to manufacture these sinking electrodes. However, the effort and costs involved are very high for the small quantities. [...]

Industry 4.0 in the Context of Professional 3D Printers Professional 3D printers today leverage complementary technologies—such as cloud connectivity, data analytics, automation, and software integrations—to help manufacturers utilize each printer in new and innovative ways. The integration of these technologies into professional 3D printers is part of the digital transformation of manufacturing, commonly referred to as [...]

Additively Manufactured Soft Jaws There's arguably no more valuable asset in a workshop than time spent at a CNC milling machine. With the demand for skilled machine operators so high, anything that reduces the labor required to complete a job represents tremendous value for any manufacturing company. When [...]

Custom gripping systems from the 3D printer. In the field of automation, gripping systems are often used to add, remove, or sort components. When we think about movement, we want to reduce weight. Therefore, the goal is to create a gripper that functions with the lowest possible weight, high stability, and longevity.

Optimized supply chain using Markforged 3D printing. New wind turbine installations in the US declined in 2021 compared to 2020. Nevertheless, the US still aims to generate 20% of its electricity from wind power by 2030. In China, however, a record for wind power capacity expansion was set in 2021. In fact, [...]

Topology Optimization: Improved Geometries with Additive Manufacturing If you're involved with 3D printing, sooner or later you'll come across the term "topology optimization." But what does topology optimization mean? According to Wikipedia, topology optimization is a computer-based process that creates a favorable basic shape for [...]

With precise PLA, you can go from concept to production on a single platform. We're excited to announce the addition of Precise PLA to our material portfolio! Now it's even easier to create prototypes, develop custom tooling, and produce parts for end users.

Electroplating 3D Printed Components Mark3D is often asked about component coating, so we set out to find the best method. Electroplating is available in many different techniques, and each method offers a solution for a specific requirement. Some are used to protect against harsh conditions [...]

Additively manufacturing custom robot grippers. In this video, Joachim Kasemann explains the added value of an additively manufactured suction gripper for our customer KonstruktionsWERK GmbH. Many thanks to Rüdiger Pörtner. Further advantages of 3D-printed grippers: any type of custom gripper possible; lighter grippers – more repetitions; integrated functions; compatible with all common robots; only one air connection [...]