What is 3D Printing? What are the advantages of a 3D Printer?
3D printing or additive manufacturing is the process of creating three-dimensional solid objects from a digital 3D print model. In additive manufacturing, an object is created by laying down successive layers of material until the object is formed. Each of these layers can be seen as a thinly sliced cross-section of the object. This is the opposite of subtractive manufacturing, which involves cutting out a piece of metal or plastic (e.g., with a milling machine).
The 3D print model can be made using computer-aided design (CAD) software, via a 3D scanner, or with a digital camera and photogrammetry software. 3D printed models made with CAD usually have fewer errors than those made with other methods, but there are many different software programs available, from industrial grade to open-source.
With a 3D printer, you can create complex shapes using less material than traditional manufacturing methods. In the past, the material used for this technology was polymer, but nowadays printing has also become possible with other materials, such as metals and ceramics. Moreover, 3D printers have reached a level of quality and price that allows most people to enter the world of 3D printing.
What can you do with a 3D printer?
In this DIY era, more and more people are using 3D printers to create objects themselves. The most common 3D printing materials are plastics and raw materials such as metal, graphite, and carbon fiber. Therefore, you can use a 3D printer to print objects on demand, including phone cases, miniatures, picture frames, and many other personalized objects.
What 3D printing applications does Elektor offer?
Elektor offers products from the well-known company Creality, such as the popular Ender-3 V2 3D Printer or the HALOT-ONE CL-60 Resin 3D Printer. The resin 3D printer is the ideal 3D printer for creating small models with high detailing and excellent quality. The resolution level that a resin printer can achieve is on another level. Besides 3D printers, Elektor also sells a variety of filaments, such as the high-quality Creality CR-PLA filaments.
Why buy 3D printers and accessories from Elektor?
Elektor customers include electrical engineers, maker professionals, and electronics enthusiasts who are interested in 3D printing, electronic design, and general engineering. We have a range of 3D printing products in stock to meet the diverse needs of our customers.
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