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    Jan. 25, 2024
    The shift from niche to mainstream depends on the growing proficiency among engineers in designing for additive manufacturing.
    Images courtesy of Lori Sanders/Harvard SEAS, source via Harvard’s Wyss Institute
    Jan. 4, 2024
    Researchers envisage 4D printing technology will have significant application potential for healthcare, automotive, aerospace and consumer industries. But what is it exactly? ...
    Courtesy Mayku
    Dec. 8, 2023
    When its FDM process alone was inefficient for creating prototypes, Oertli 3D printed positive molds to serve as a thermoforming template for the Mayku Multiplier.
    Universal Robots
    Nov. 30, 2023
    The UR30 is a cobot that will lift heavy payloads while maintaining a compact footprint in a collaborative setting.
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    Nov. 29, 2023
    Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis puts a tool in the back pocket by giving engineers the ability to catch design hiccups before they become a big deal.

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