What is PolyJet 3D Printing? PolyJet is a 3D printing process which is used for rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing. It is a highly versatile process which offers a cost-effective and fast way to achieve aesthetically appealing prototype parts, at pre-production stage. Did you know? The PolyJet 3D printing process is unique among 3D printing… Read More
What is FDM 3D Printing? FDM 3D printing, or Fused Deposition Modelling, is a rapid prototyping 3D printing process used for building prototype parts made from layers of ABS-M30 production-grade thermoplastic. What are FDM parts used for? FDM is ideal for producing early concept prototypes, to validate design, jigs and fixture assemblies, as well as… Read More
3D Model for Ion Science: world leaders in PID manufacturing Ion Science, based in Fowlmere, Royston, manufacture gas detectors and gas sensors. The company has been manufacturing sensor technology and instrumentation for over 35 years and is now the largest PID manufacturer in the world. The company decided to use the Sensor+Test 2019 exhibition in… Read More
What is additive manufacturing? Prototype Projects’ managing director, Justin Pringle, talks about Additive Manufacturing following a seminar he attended in June 2019. At the start of 2019, I attended a metal 3D printing masterclass to find out more about 3D printing with metals, and to see if it is something we could potentially offer to… Read More
Improving women’s lives through smarter technology Elvie was founded in 2013 by Tania Boler with the mission to improve women’s lives through smarter technology. Tania wanted to develop meaningful products to help support women, particularly new mothers. As a result, the company approaches problems as women and solves them as engineers, scientists and designers, creating… Read More
Harry Jones: Industrial Design Degree Student Harry Jones completed his Industrial Design degree with Loughborough University in June 2019. The four-year course included a work placement year in industry. With a strong desire to understand what techniques were used for what products by those currently working in the industry, Harry chose to spend his placement… Read More
