Plastic 3D Printing

Across industries, both locally and overseas, 3D Printing Technology have brought about many different benefits, some even life changing. Recently in Singapore, this been seen happening at KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH) cardiology service.

In Singapore manufacturing landscape, many rely on specific tools and equipment to assist them in their day to day operation. These includes tools such as jigs, fixtures, templates and gauges to maintain quality and production efficiency. These tools can be used for various purposes such as:

Users often think of the direct usage of the 3D printer’s output part as the final product that the machine can deliver. More often than not, a simple step is overlooked, including the support removal, for example. Post processing a 3D printed model enhances the design, function and sometimes even quality of the part.

A robot that can easily manoeuvre and navigate through uneven terrain on the battlefield– all of this has been made possible by four 17 year old students with the aid of 3D printing technology. Resembling a spider, the 3D Printed robot has specially designed rounded “feet” that prevent objects from being ensnared by its eight legs. Through wireless Bluetooth technology, the movements of the robot can be controlled via a smartphone.

To be efficient while maintaining product quality, that is the main goal of many business owners. This is especially important in the manufacturing process whereby time is of the essence and is closely interlinked with productivity. Hence, this brings us to the million dollar question: How do we attain such product excellence and efficiency and ultimately, bring profits to our business?

With the fast paced advancement within the technological industry, different range of robots have been developed to perform a vast range of tasks. These boring, stressful or labour intensive jobs such as sorting, transporting, palletizing, inspecting and machining can all be done at a much effective and cheaper manner with the incorporation of robotics technology.

Designers are often limited by the 3D printer’s build capacity. How about printing in parts to be joined together? Use quick contact adhesives, Epoxy gluing, filament welding or soldering to create beyond the build size. Read more!

This last September we had the privilege to visit a great company; Collcap Packaging, based in the UK.