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You might have carefully selected the right AM technology, hardware and materials – but the success (or failure) of any additive manufacturing-based project is dictated long before you start the…

The build is complete and your component lies cooling in the print bed. But when it comes to additive manufacturing – or any other manufacturing discipline, for that matter –…

AM is one of the key drivers behind the recent shift from centralised to decentralised manufacturing – but what are the benefits and how can businesses take advantage? What is…

Amongst countless other upheavals, the Covid-19 pandemic cruelly exposed the shortcomings of the traditional supply chain – while turning a spotlight on the advantages of additive manufacturing. In this blog,…

Since the introduction of CNC in the 1950s, this ‘subtractive’ manufacturing technique has been the industry standard for machining metals and plastics. However, in recent years, the rise of additive…

Manufacturing fixtures have traditionally been machined from metal – but times change. In this blog, our expert 3D printer training UK team outlines the benefits of AM-producing soft jaws, from…

They might be invisible in the final product, but AM-produced welding fixtures can transform the manufacturing process and impact your bottom line. Here’s a primer on the four main types…

GrabCAD Print Pro is a package of new features and tools that extend the capabilities of GrabCAD Print Standard and are focused on improving accuracy and saving time. Print Pro…

Printing in metals opens up a world of opportunities, but also for us at the Academy – a world of new questions! We sat down with on our metal specialists…

Harness the power of your FDM 3D printer and you could revolutionize the tooling across your factory floor. Here’s how to get started…. The open-ended possibilities of an FDM 3D…

As Stratasys users well know, we sometimes stumble across parts that are just too big for our build bay. Fear not, as not everything has to be printed in one,…

The advanced Stratasys Insight software is available on all F370 and Fortus machines. Within the software, there is a wide array of options that can be unleashed.  Insight itself can…

Stratasys PolyJet technology offers a various amount of flexible materials belonging to the Tango and Agilus 30 families. The below guide will help you optimize the performance of these materials:…

SUP706B is the second release in the line of multi-functional supports. This support material is among the most versatile in the market. It provides the user more freedom in design…

It’s very possible that you’ve wrestled with complexities at some point in the 3D printing process. It could be the CAD design of an intricate interior, or an unsatisfactory finish…

We’re delighted to announce it has officially been 1 year since the launch of the 3D Print Academy – a 3D print training division of the Stanford Marsh Group. We…

VeroClear is glass-like in appearance. Immediately you could think of a dozen ways in which this unique set of visual properties could be invaluable in a variety of industrial uses….

The 3D Print Academy is excited to launch our brand-new Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) course, enabling you to get the best out of your 3D prints and produce more…

Here at the academy, we often get asked many questions about GrabCAD print, so we sat down with our trainers to discuss these frequently asked questions. What Stratasys printers work…

Stratasys offers a diverse range of FDM model materials that are used in conjunction with two types of FDM support materials. Soluble Release Support (SR) can be washed away in…

There are a different number of factors to consider when designing your production parts on an FDM printer. Here at the Academy, we understand these can get quite confusing so…

For those who have used an FDM printer you will know that parts definitely don’t have the same surface finish as a Polyjet part for example. This is down to…

1. Clean the print head after every job It’s vital that you clean the print bed after every job to ensure that the surface is completely level for the next…

The latest version of Stratasys’ GrabCAD print software was released on the 21st of March and includes a range of bug fixes, updates and new features to enable you to…

Nylon 12 is a popular FDM material that is used in traditional manufacturing processes. In the following article, our academy trainers will cover several different considerations to think about when you…

Our new Business Development Revathi has been busy the past few weeks spreading the word about the 3D Print Academy. From attending trade shows to promote our brand, to dealing…

GrabCAD print is a Stratasys software that allows you to prepare, schedule and monitor your 3D printing jobs. Here at the 3D Print Academy it’s one of our favourite softwares…

Large FDM parts can curl up from the foundation sheet whilst it is still building, which in turn can cause machine problems. See below a guide on how you can…

With the introduction of the new Stratasys Elastomer material TPU 92A, we have put together a short summary of what we feel you need to know about using TPU 92A…

Often overlooked, general maintenance of your Stratasys FDM printer is by far one of the most successful ways to ensure high quality and reliable prints. We recommend always running the…

Support material is nearly always required for a successful FDM 3D print. Various support materials are available dependent on the printer you purchase and the model material you are using….

Orientation of the model in the prep software is by far one of the most important considerations when operating a 3D printer using FDM. Poor orientation can directly impact strength,…

Slice heights are required for the FDM printer to print each part of your 3D model layer by layer. Dependent on the material type loaded in the spool, and the…

Over the next few weeks, our Academy trainers are going to be sharing with you their top tips for FDM 3D printing. See below our very first top tip of…

At the 3D print academy, we believe in empowering your business by sharing our 3D print expertise with your entire team. Whilst the designated 3D print operator will usually receive…

Here at the Academy we understand that some companies may not be using their 3D printer every minute of the day, and some printers may be left a few days…

At the Academy, we understand that not all prints go the way we want them to! Below we have outlined the top 5 most common print errors, that not only…