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Redefining Innovation, (The Past, Present and Future of Manufacturing), this was the theme of Creatz3D User Conference 2016. Held at Novotel Singapore Clarke Quay on the 23rd of September, Creatz3D User Conference returns for its third year. We are honored to have been given the opportunity to be able to celebrate together with our users during this joyous occasion, celebrating our 15th year of experience in the 3D Printing Industry.

Even a full colored print deserves the artistic finishing touches. A printed piece can be spray-painted, hand painted for added effects and glossed for the optimized realism. In any case, the first step is to always ensure the model is free of dirt, oil, dust, moisture or defects; otherwise the paint would only have attached itself to the layer of foreign material. For added effects, lightly sand the model down before applying an undercoat to achieve some surface roughness, but without compromising on the details.

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?

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:

3D Printing Technology has helped many businesses in improving their workflow as well as reducing potential cost of error, enabling the production of a better and more cost effective component. However much confusion has been around what purposes these printed 3D Models bring to a company, especially in the area of “Functional Prototyping and Concept Modelling”.

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!

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.