Connecting the Dots
Advanced Manufacturing Olympics 2020 - F16 Approval Sprint Challenge
The goal of this technical challenge is to identify innovative strategies for rapid design, qualification and deployment of sustainment...
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Advanced Manufacturing Olympics 2020 - TDP Challenge
The goal of this challenge is for participants to accurately recreate a 3D printed part from an existing Technical Data Package using innovative techniques...
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How to import a 3D Scan (or any STL) into SOLIDWORKS 2020
In this video we will show you how to import a 3D Scan (or any STL) into SOLIDWORKS 2020 so that it can be edited. We commonly run into questions about this for customers who are working closely...
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When to save a Factory File vs. GCode in Simplify3D
In this video we outline the differences between a Factory File and GCode from Simplify3D 3D printing slicer software.
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Top Fixes for a 3D Printer Jam
Got a 3D printer jam? You're not alone! This is the most common issue with FDM/FFF style 3D printing. Here are the most common causes and top fixes for this issue.
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How Do You 3D Print A Tortoise Shell?
Using our team's deep expertise in 3D scanning, materials, and 3D printing, we were able to come up with a lifelong solution for our new friend, George.
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10 Customizable Settings on the Sintratec Kit
Many of our customers ask about the customizable settings on the Sintratec Kit. Usually, they are working on some top secret project, so we don't have all the details, but we know lots of amazing...
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Product Development & Remote Work - Can 3D Printing Make it Easier?
It could be a fantastic way to increase efficiency as we find new ways to work and collaborate together.
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How Strong Are SLS Printed Parts?
A question we often get asked is “How strong are SLS printed parts?”. One option is to have your Sintratec Kit prints parts out of a nylon (PA12) powder, which is fused together by a laser. This method raises questions of strength...
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How Much Can You Fit In Your Sintratec Kit?
The Sintratec Kit is a compact but mighty desktop SLS printer that can be packed full of parts for printing. Since each layer takes about the same time, whether it's 1 part or 64 parts, it is more effective...
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Thinking Outside the Box
Many people look at the Sintratec Kit and believe the build volume is too small for their application. It’s true that the recommended 90 x 90 x 110 mm build volume would be too small to print many kinds of tall parts. However, there are still ways to print large parts...
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Sintratec Kit Quality - Proof is in the Prints
Given the low price point of the Sintratec Kit, we often get customers who wonder if the Sintratec Kit is really able to deliver quality results. Can the Sintratec Kit simultaneously be...
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