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3D Printing Wallets: Lockcard is a fast-growing startup based in the south of Germany that aims to develop wallets with the smallest possible dimensions. Co-founder Aaron Rau was growing frustrated with the lack of wallet options that were sleekly designed and affordable, yet didn't take up too much space in his pocket. That’s how the Lockcard Wallet was born. Since releasing the keyplate, previously known as the lockcard, in 2020, they have developed a number of other modules, such as cash compartments and AirTag extensions, and have sold over 100,000 products. At Lockcard, the Formlabs Fuse Series SLS 3D printers are an essential part of the business model; they are used as prototyping tools but also to produce end-use parts sold to customers. The product development process always starts with an idea. However, at Lockcard, the steps that follow this idea are sped up thanks to the Fuse Series printers. Rau says that once they develop the CAD model, the prototyping process is very quick. They can print many iterations of the same project thanks to the large build chamber of the Fuse SLS 3D printer and move on to final production significantly faster than if they used different manufacturing methods for the different production steps. The team at Lockcard is constantly looking to optimize their daily operations, which they share the results of on their numerous social media pages. Many of those optimizations include the use of the Formlabs Form 3+ SLA 3D printer. With Tough 2000 Resin, which Rau appreciates for its strength, the engineering team can print parts that allow them to build fixtures and assemble their products more efficiently. The resin's excellent deformation resistance makes it ideal for these types of parts that need to remain stiff even under pressure. Learn More: https://bit.ly/4f1Tinb

Form 4 Build Platform Flex with Quick Release Technology allows you to quickly and easily remove parts from the print surface without tools in seconds. Recommended for almost all prints, Build Platform Flex eliminates the risk of damaging your part and streamlines your workflow. Learn more about Build Platform Flex: https://bit.ly/4eZRDhX

3D printing without support structures is incredibly satisfying, especially when using Formlabs TPU 90A with a low 20% refresh rate. This allows for printing with 80% recycled powder, significantly reducing waste. 3D printed on a Formlabs Fuse 1+ SLS printer, and designed using GesPodo SPRL software solution. For more details about SLS printing, visit: https://bit.ly/4eUkeoH

Join the Formlabs and Onshape by PTC teams for an in-depth conversation with RCTestFlight, and Holbrook Aerospace as we explore the design, manufacturing, and testing processes behind propeller innovation. Wednesday, October 9 11:00 AM EDT. Register now: https://bit.ly/4gLysu1

Breast cancer is the most common cancer globally, with around 2.3 million new cases diagnosed each year. It accounts for one in eight cancer cases among both sexes and represents a quarter of all cancers in women. Advancements in early detection methods and support services continue to improve survival rates. When breast cancer is caught in its earliest, localized stages, the 5-year relative survival rate is an impressive 99%! Watch this video to see how Julien Montenero, an expert in custom anatomical facial prosthetics and founder of REALETEE, has pioneered the world’s first external 3D-customized breast prosthesis for individuals who have undergone a mastectomy. Request a free 3D-printed sample part made from our flexible materials, ranging from 40A to 90A, here: https://bit.ly/3zwxPUl

Technological advances empower researchers to push their research further, iterate faster, and even develop potentially life-saving devices that weren’t previously possible. Open Material Mode (OMM) for Form 3 and Form 4 Series 3D printers empowers expert users and researchers to push the boundaries of 3D printing by allowing them to print with any third-party 405 nm photopolymer resin or develop their own custom resins - all while leveraging the technology of Formlabs 3D printers. “On the material side, not having open source options was a big hurdle.” - Aaron Vaughn, Manager of Material Science and Technology, Poly-Med Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eNYTuZgq

At Formlabs, our mission is to build the tools to make it possible for anyone to bring their ideas to life. The same passion and joy that fuels our annual Hackathon is what drives Formlings toward achieving this mission. At this year's global Hackathon, over 200 Formlings participated in 60+ projects! Step behind the scenes with Formlings from this year's Hackathon!: https://lnkd.in/gKM2ZEzD If this excites you, join us! Check out our careers: https://lnkd.in/gGuM3fx

Join us for a live webinar on September 30th at 11 AM ET, where we’ll explore how Microsoft uses Formlabs SLA printers to revolutionize prototyping. Learn how they fast-track hardware development with unmatched speed, precision, and engineering-grade materials. Don’t miss out! Register now: https://bit.ly/3N15UPf

Printing the impossible with Print Settings Editor—a free PreForm feature that gives advanced users even more control over their 3D prints. By allowing customization of key print parameters such as exposure, layer height, heating, layer thickness, XYZ correction, and exposure for SLA, users can fine-tune every aspect of their prints, optimizing the print quality and performance to fit any specific project need. Learn more about Print Settings Editor: https://lnkd.in/e_Nszrtn

How NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration Uses Formlabs SLA and SLS 3D Printers for Coral Research: A study published in One Earth found that since 1950, over half the global population of coral has been wiped out. Anthropogenic, or human-caused, factors like water pollution, habitat destruction, and global warming from the use of fossil fuels, industrial farming, and deforestation, are the primary causes of the massive loss in coral population. Scientists and researchers at NOAA’s Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML) print heavy-duty sampler housings, jigs for experimental sensors and equipment, and customized components for their in-house aquaria—structures built to study coral fitness and methods to enhance coral resilience in the face of rising water temperatures and extreme conditions of a changing climate, utilizing two Formlabs Form 2 and two Form 3 stereolithography (SLA) printers as well as the Formlabs Fuse 1 selective laser sintering (SLS) printer. The SLA and SLS 3D printing technologies can create components with such tight tolerances that enclosures with interlocking features or those with screw threads can be completely watertight without additional steps. However, in extremely pressurized environments, additional steps such as using O-rings can increase the enclosures’ efficacy. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3BhDga3