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Why 3D printing soft jaws is better than machining
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…
The 4 best welding fixture applications for 3D printing
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 ✨ new to 2023
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…
Metal 3D Printing - FAQ's
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…
Sectioning large parts in Insight
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,…
Tips for printing in Flexible PolyJet Materials
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:…
1 year on – Celebrate the 3D Print Academy’s one year anniversary with us
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…
Design for Additive Manufacturing: AM for you
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…
GrabCAD Print - FAQ's
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…
Best practice for removing FDM support materials
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…
Part orientation for smooth surface finish in FDM
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…
3D Printing in Nylon 12
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…
Using TPU on your F Series printer
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…
FDM 3D Printing Tips for Designers. Tip 5 – General Maintenance
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…
FDM 3D Printing Tips for Designers. Tip 4 - Support Material
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….
FDM 3D Printing Tips for Designers. Tip 3 - Part Orientation
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,…
FDM 3D Printing Tips for Designers. Tip 2 - Model Slice heights & toolpaths
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…
FDM 3D Printing Tips for Designers. Tip 1 - CAD is King!
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…
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