Technology Guides
Introduction
Digital fabrication technologies allow engineers, designers, and makers to create physical objects directly from digital designs. These technologies are widely used in product development, education, manufacturing, and research environments.
This section provides introductory guides explaining how common fabrication technologies work and where they are typically used.
3D Printing
3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, creates parts layer by layer from digital models. It is widely used for prototyping, product development, and custom part fabrication.
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3D Scanning
3D scanners capture the shape and geometry of physical objects and convert them into digital models. These models can be used for reverse engineering, inspection, and design workflows.
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Vacuum Forming
Vacuum forming is a manufacturing process that shapes heated plastic sheets over molds to create formed parts. This process is commonly used for packaging, prototyping, and lightweight component production.
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Fume Extraction
Fume extraction systems help remove airborne particles and fumes generated by fabrication equipment such as laser cutters, soldering tools, and additive manufacturing systems.
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