Introduction In our ever-changing, digitized world, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are constantly seeking ways to improve their productivity, efficiency and competitiveness. One of the emerging trends transforming the manufacturing industry is cloud manufacturing. This innovative concept enables SMEs to manage their operations more fluidly, cost-effectively and efficiently. [...]
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) is an industrial 3D printing process that can produce accurate prototypes and functional production parts in as little as one day. Several nylon-based materials and a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) are available. This allows the creation of parts that are [...]
Industrial digital transformation, a long story. As consumers, we live in a digitized world and constantly expect technology to work for us. This is reflected in our expectations when it comes to purchasing products or in our user experiences. This is why organizations in most industries need to continually invest [...]
FDM is the most popular 3D printing technology. Find out everything you need to know about it and how it compares to other methods. Definition of FDM 3D Printing Fused Deposition Modeling, or FDM for short, is a method of additive manufacturing by extruding materials. In which [...]
3D file: choosing the right one for optimal 3D printing Having a quality 3D format is the basis of all successful 3D printing. Opting for the right format, which contains the exact technical information, ensures that your part is produced safely in the 3D printer and guarantees a part that is as good as possible.
Calculating the cost of 3D printing: factors to consider Do you want to produce your parts using 3D printing technology, but have no idea how to calculate its cost? There are many factors to take into account when understanding the costs of additive manufacturing [...]
Source of many possibilities, additive manufacturing is increasingly integrated into industrial processes. Faced with these possibilities, many manufacturers are developing ever faster, more responsive and versatile systems to meet the needs of the industry. With the multiplication of 3D printing technologies, it is difficult for professionals to choose the right one.
Learn more about protecting your data stored on a Cloud Manufacturing such as BCM for your industrial 3D printing. Choosing your online additive manufacturing provider is not a random choice. Indeed, you don't entrust your 3D files to just anyone at the risk of seeing your industrial parts copied [...]
3D printing: comparison with machining and plastic injection What are the advantages of 3D printing compared to machining and plastic injection? To better understand why 3D printing is today an unavoidable industrial production method, and even more advantageous for your company (and for the planet), we are going to compare it with two other classic solutions [...]
3D printing is easily incorporated into my company's existing manufacturing capabilities According to a study by OnePoll, 76% of companies use 3D printing in their production process. A trend that is expected to accelerate in the wake of the health crisis. So if you think that industrial manufacturing is not compatible with [...]