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In this edition of 30 on 3D, Senior R&D Engineer, Peter Montgomery, explains how to create honeycomb structures using Materialise Magics. The ability to honeycomb structures in parts is a great way to lightweight a part. Going through the process of removing mass from a … [Read more...]

The J55 is Stratasys’ newest edition to the PolyJet J-Series 3D printers. The machine features a rotating build platform and a compact design, perfect for any office space. From fast concept models to high-fidelity models, the J55 is an affordable option for maximum designer … [Read more...]

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...]

Learn about the impact of additive manufacturing with the newest webinar series from Stratasys. Each webinar features Stratasys additive engineers and industry experts, sharing their knowledge and experience in a wide-variety of 3D printing technologies and … [Read more...]

On this edition of 30 on 3D, Sales Operations Coordinator, Mia Stelling, introduces our service team. Meet Max Semko Max manages all of our service contracts and makes sure your printer is always running smoothly. What Max enjoys most about working at Purple our … [Read more...]

The last month has shown that in times of uncertainty, the 3D printing community easily bands together for the greater good. With innovative, easy-to-produce designs, additive companies have deployed thousands of face shields and prompted machine owners to create thousands … [Read more...]

Learn about the impact of additive manufacturing with the newest webinar series from Stratasys. Each on-demand webinar features Stratasys additive engineers and industry experts, sharing their knowledge and experience on a wide-variety of 3D printing technologies and … [Read more...]

Whether you own 3D printers, consult for clients, or are developing products for yourself, choosing the correct print method is an incredibly important facet of product development. To help illustrate this, let’s use two of Purple Porcupine’s print processes, FDM and PolyJet, as … [Read more...]

Dear Valued Purple Customer, The health of our customers, team, and community are of the upmost importance to us. With the outbreak of COVID-19, many local businesses have been heavily impacted. We are committed to supporting our customers and as an essential business, Purple … [Read more...]

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...]