On this edition of 30 on 3D, Purple’s Senior R&D Engineer, Peter Montgomery, explains how to use the hollowing feature in Materialise Magics. The feature allows users to hollow STL files, which can be especially beneficial when printing PolyJet parts, as it allows for a … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2020
J826: Interview With A Senior Sales Engineer
From early stage prototypes to high fidelity models, the J826 allows users to create without compromise. Stratasys’ tried and tested PolyJet technology simplifies the design process, streamlining workflows so you can spend more time on what matters — creating, refining, and … [Read more...]
The Value of Green (& The Other 499,999 Colors You Can 3D Print)
Traditional design and manufacturing comes with a wide array of challenges, from lack of differentiation to complex procedures. According to one study, 79% of products miss their launch date. A good portion of the complexity within traditional manufacturing can be solved by … [Read more...]
30 on 3D: Preparing For A Temporary Shutdown Of Your PolyJet 3D Printer
In this edition of 30 on 3D, Purple’s Systems Supervisor, Jason Brown, explains how to properly shut down your PolyJet 3D printer. With the recent outbreak of COVID-19, many of our customers are taking precautions and working from home. If you own a PolyJet 3D printer that will … [Read more...]
3D Printing Tooling: Hardware Assembly Templates
Tooling is an incredibly common application for 3D printing, be it for manufacturing, assembly, or inspection. Tooling components are most often produced in low volumes, making them a great candidate for 3D printing. Purple Porcupine’s typical lead time is 3-5 business days, … [Read more...]
30 on 3D: Using the FixWizard in Materialise Magics
In this edition of 30 on 3D, Senior R&D Engineer, Peter Montgomery, discusses the FixWizard in Materialise Magics. The FixWizard is a tool that our Purple engineers often use when looking at geometry, to understand what’s going on in a file. First, load a part into Magics. … [Read more...]