TPU with PLA Support in Defense Applications
How to Achieve a Clean Surface Without Damage Flexible materials like TPU open up a wide range of industrial applications, from cushioning elements to gaskets and protective covers. At the same time, TPU brings a practical challenge that shows up quickly in real...
When Industrial FDM is (and isn’t) the Right Choice compared to CNC and Injection Molding
The Engineer’s Prerogative: Precision Over Hype For the Omni3D Engineering Division, industrial Material Extrusion (FFF) is not a magic wand, but a sophisticated thermal process governed by the laws of thermodynamics and polymer science. The most successful...
Industrial Large Heated Chamber Printers needs OSD-20 Soluble Support Material
Omni3D large-format heated chamber industrial 3D printers is designed to meet the demands of high-performance applications. Omni3D printers are engineered to deliver unmatched precision, reliability, and efficiency for the manufacturing environment. When paired with...
On-Demand Parts for Legacy Armor: Maintaining BMP-1 Vehicles with Omni3D’s Large-Format Printing
Maintaining a fleet of BMP-1 infantry fighting vehicles—still deployed by several NATO militaries—presents major logistical hurdles. Designed in the Cold War era, these vehicles are still essential for modern defense operations, yet sourcing replacement parts has...
Large-Format, Heated Chambers: The Cornerstone of Defense-Grade 3D Printing
Reliability and performance are paramount in defense and 3D printing has emerged as a transformative technology. The successful implementation of this technology hinges on several critical factors, with chamber size and temperature control standing out as particularly crucial to blend 3D printing into established manufacturing processes.
