Sheffield University is developing a high speed 3D printer that will work 100 times faster, and produce plastic parts that are three times larger. The printer uses infrared absorbing ink, setting it apart from existing 3D printers that use lasers.
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Sheffield University is developing a high speed 3D printer that will work 100 times faster, and produce plastic parts that are three times larger. The printer uses infrared absorbing ink, setting it apart from existing 3D printers that use lasers.
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