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Guides and Advice
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These guides will help you find answers to your questions about 3D printing. For example, design guides, how to find potential for 3D printing in your business, the economics of 3D printers, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Introduction<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Metal 3D printing<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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The Additive Movement Has Arrived<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><\/div>
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100+ industrial use cases for today’s modern manufacturer<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Introduction to 3D Printing<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>

3D Printing Basics<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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New to 3D printing? Let’s start with the basics. What is 3D printing? What are the key technologies today? How much do 3D printers cost? You can learn all this here.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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What is 3D printing?<\/span><\/h2><\/div>

Many people believe that 3D printing is a new technology. Then they might be surprised to learn that 3D printers have been around since the 1980s…<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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3D print technology<\/span><\/h2><\/div>

There are many different technologies, each assigned to a different type of material. Here you will find a list of the most important technologies.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Costs for 3D printers<\/span><\/h2><\/div>

What are the costs involved in purchasing a 3D printer? As with any new device, the return on investment depends on individual components.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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3D Printing Fundamentals<\/span><\/h2><\/div>

This guide will cover the fundamentals, examine the promise and reality of the technology, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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How does 3D printing work?<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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3D printers turn CAD designs into individual parts by creating them layer by layer. Learn how the process works – from software to materials to machines.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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3D printing software<\/span><\/h2><\/div>

There are many, very different 3D printing software programs, but they all have the same core elements and analyze a common file type.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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3D print materials<\/span><\/h2><\/div>

The printing process of Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) is incredibly adaptable – but it does not work for all plastics. Find out more …<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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3D printing process<\/span><\/h2><\/div>

Each printer’s characteristics, its composition and quality of components, influence the quality and volume of parts it can produce.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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CAD-Software<\/span><\/h2><\/div>

There is a large number of CAD software programs on the market. But which software is the right one for you? Medium-sized and industrial companies attach great importance to efficient, fast and intuitive work.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Request a demo!<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><\/div>
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Feel the strength of continuous fibre for yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Guides for Composite 3D printing<\/span><\/h2><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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How do I design correctly for filament 3D printing? What applications are suitable and what is the economics of a 3D printer? – This is the right place for you! Use these guides to find the answers.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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3D Printing a More Efficient Factory Floor<\/span><\/h2><\/div>

Our complete guide to optimizing manufacturing on your factory floor with 3D Printing. Understand the opportunities available and how best to capitalise on them in this white paper.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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The Complete Composite Design Guide<\/span><\/h2><\/div>

Design for production is a critical part of the product development cycle. It prevents barriers in production and delivers successful components that are optimally matched to the process.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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All About The Basics of Carbon Fibre 3D Printing<\/span><\/h2><\/div>

This white paper covers the basics of carbon fibre in the 3D printing space – where we\u2019ll define the different types, examine the challenges, benefits, implementation considerations, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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3D Printing Stronger than Aluminium<\/span><\/h2><\/div>

Basic materials are Onyx FR and Nylon. Reinforced with continuous fibres of Carbon, Kevlar, Glass Fibre & HSHT Glass Fibre, components are very stable.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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3D Printing in Industrial Manufacturing<\/span><\/h2><\/div>

Download this guide to learn the key aspects of choosing a 3D printer for manufacturing applications.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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The Economics of 3D Printing<\/span><\/h2><\/div>

If the economics of 3D printing is an issue for you, this guide will help you calculate the ROI of a Markforged 3D printer.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Robust 3D Printed Aids<\/span><\/h2><\/div>

High strength parts are produced with industrial 3D printers! Parts that are robust enough to be used in production environments.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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3D printing vs. CNC<\/span><\/h2><\/div>

Each of the two main production technologies have different advantages and disadvantages. We illustrate this in more detail in our article.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Options in Your Production<\/span><\/h2><\/div>

Many companies find it a daunting task establishing where additive manufacturing is most effective for their business.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Manage Manufacturing Challenges<\/span><\/h2><\/div>

3D printing is advancing into the realm of production, both in terms of work-holding and custom end-use parts.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Guides for Metal 3D printing<\/span><\/h2><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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How does metal 3D printing work and how do I design correctly for it? Which applications are suitable and which problems can be solved? – This is the right place for you! With these guides you will find the right answers.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Design Guide<\/span><\/h2><\/div>

This guide will walk you through the key design guidelines for metal 3D printing to successfully print parts on Markforged Metal X.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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5 Application Areas<\/span><\/h2><\/div>

The first step in determining the suitability of a metal 3D printer, is to understand its specific advantages over traditional manufacturing.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Problems Solving Metal 3D Printing<\/span><\/h2><\/div>

Key to using additive metal production is in successful application of its advantages, unique to each company.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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