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Top 5 Videos: 2X your printer’s speed, Stranger Things 2, & more!
This week’s Top 5 Videos contains a great selection of exciting projects in the 3D printing community. We have videos ranging from knee replacements and houses, in addition to using 3D printing in the production of our favourite Netflix TV…
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This week’s Top 5 Videos contains a great selection of exciting projects in the 3D printing community. We have videos ranging from knee replacements and houses, in addition to using 3D printing in the production of our favourite Netflix TV series. Remember, a new Top 5 Videos is uploaded every Sunday, so don’t forget to tune in next week!
1 – Double your printer’s speed
University of Michigan engineers have found a way to counter the negative effects of cheaply made parts which cause vibrations. These vibrations can ruin print quality. The engineers came up with algorithms that correct for the vibrations, and can also be used to enable good quality prints even when printing at double speed!
2 – Stranger Things 2
One of the biggest hits of last year, Stranger Things has just had its second season released. This video from Formlabs shows how they, using 3D printing, created models of the Demogorgon antagonist and used it in some of the VFX for the show.
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