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Today’s top stories: BambuLab launches new high speed PETG filament, 3D Ice printing allows researchers to create micro-scale structures, and a startup has created a quiet Pickle Ball with 3D Printing.

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BambuLab Launches New High Speed PETG Filament - Link

BambuLab sent out a marketing email this morning outlining their newest addition to their filament line up, PETG HF. For those of you that had been ordering PETG from BambuLab, you’ll know they recently discontinued it and teased they were bringing in something new.

According to their marketing and product page, this PETG was built for high speed printing. Additionally they state that it needs very little tuning to print flawlessly. The one draw back is that it appears to attract moisture a little more than normal but BambuLab suggest you give it a quick dry before printing to mitigate any issues.

🏭 3D Printing Industry

3D Ice Printing in Order to Create Micro-Scale Structures (4 minute read) - Link

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University developed a 3D printing technique called 3D-ICE that uses water droplets to create tiny structures with intricate internal channels. This method is beneficial for tissue engineering because it allows for the creation of complex networks of channels that mimic human blood vessels.

Here's how 3D-ICE works: a 3D printer deposits tiny water droplets onto a freezing platform, one at a time. The water droplets freeze quickly and the process can be controlled to create smooth features and branches. By adjusting the water deposition and temperature, scientists can create structures as small as a human hair.

The researchers are now looking to improve the predictability of this process and explore its applications in medicine. For instance, 3D-ICE could be used to create tissues that mimic a patient's specific blood vessel network, potentially leading to advancements in tissue engineering and medical treatments.

3D Printing Startup Creates Quiet Pickle Ball(3 minute read) - Link

A Michigan startup has created a quieter 3D-printed pickleball to address noise complaints. This new ball produces a "click" instead of a "pop" and meets official regulations for competitive play. Made from a softer material, it offers a quieter playing experience while maintaining performance for players. Priced at $30 each, these balls are available for purchase online and target both recreational players and municipalities seeking noise reduction solutions for public courts.

🔦3D Print Spotlight

Desktop Disc Golf, ForgeCore on Thangs.com- Link

A great desktop accessory for those of you that just can’t get enough disc golf on the weekends. Not only does ForgeCore perfectly model the disc golf basket, but also included a little launcher for the discs! Possibly the best part of this model is the fact that it fully collapses down to easily move it throughout your office.

🔗 Quick Links

⬆️ Recent Slicer Updates

• OrcaSlicer - 2.1.0 Official - 6/21/2024 -(GitHub)

• Cura - 5.7.2 - 6/03/2024 (GitHub)

• PrusaSlicer - 2.8.0- 7/1/2024 (GitHub)

• Bambu Studio - 1.9.3 Public Official- 6/21/24 (GitHub)

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