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Top 5 Videos: 3D printing against COVID-19
This week we found the top 5 videos about 3D printing and the way additive manufacturing is changing production. The technology has infiltrated many sectors, from medical to automotive – check our selection of the week to keep up with the innovations! If you enjoy these, you&hell
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This week we found the top 5 videos about 3D printing and the way additive manufacturing is changing production. The technology has infiltrated many sectors, from medical to automotive – check our selection of the week to keep up with the innovations! If you enjoy these, you can view even more 3D printing videos on our Youtube channel. Hope you’ll enjoy and have a great Sunday!
Top 1: 3D Printing against COVID-19
Over the last two months, hospitals have been overwhelmed by the lack of medical equipment. The shortage of PPE has left many medical professionals at high risk of contracting COVID-19. Find out how the AM community has mobilized to fight this shortage by launching different initiatives and 3D printing medical equipment from masks to respirators to protect patients and medical staff.
Top 2: MakerBot launches Carbon Fiber Edition 3D printer
The manufacturer MakerBot has just launched a new professional machine capable of printing carbon fiber reinforced nylon, also developed by the manufacturer. Named METHOD Carbon Fiber Edition, this solution is based on the METHOD platform developed in December 2018 but is preconfigured with a new extruder compatible with composite materials: this one will be available as an upgrade for the METHOD and METHOD X machines. Check out in the following video how the METHOD Carbon Fiber Edition 3D prints a three blade propeller.
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