Behind the Scenes: Engineering and Manufacturing at Formlabs - A Research and Development Tour
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Overview
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Take an in-depth video tour through Formlabs' research and development facilities, exploring the intricate processes behind 3D printer manufacturing. Discover various departments including manufacturing operations, materials testing laboratories, and specialized facilities like the biosafety lab. Learn about the company's extensive in-house capabilities through detailed segments covering SLS engineering, machine shop operations, metrology, industrial design, and chemistry labs. Gain insights from conversations with engineers and scientists about their work in temperature sensor development, material properties testing, and print optimization. Follow along through specialized areas including the SetOps print farm, where various printing techniques are demonstrated, and view unique creations from company hackathons. Explore the intersection of engineering, chemistry, and design that goes into creating professional-grade 3D printing technology.
Syllabus
Intro
Lobby
SLS Cutaway and Engineering
SLS Engineering Lab
SLS Temp Sensor Component
Machine Shop
Metrology
Industrial Design
Weird Prints
Material Testing
SetOps Print Farm
Chemistry Labs
Hackathon Prints
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