We often get questions from clients how they can leverage their PageWide XL to print large format images such as...
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HP's New IF 3D 600HT enables printing with New Materials
HP has just introduced the HP IF 3D 600HT, a high temperature industrial filament printer developed from the proven...
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Don't boil the [AM] Ocean: insights from a local innovation event
Ford House, Visitor Center in Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan
I recently attended Innovation Unleashed: AI, Additive...
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Powering Additive Innovation Together: Why M5D Decided to Partner with Formlabs
At M5D, we know 3D printing is about delivering results that are strong, fast, consistent, and cost-effective. That's...
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Can you really trust a $200,000 DMLS Metal 3D printer?
That question came from Shane Jetton during a conversation—and it stuck with me. In an industry full of big promises...
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M5D to Host AM Seminar at Annual SPE Thermoforming Conference
M5D will be hosting a seminar on Additive Manufacturing during the Annual SPE Thermoforming Conference. This conference...
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Do You Have a Blueprint for Additive Manufacturing Success?
Could you elevate your Approach with a Solid Plan from the Experts?
Challenge the status quo by asking yourself: Is...
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Revolutionizing Product development: Unleashing the Power of Additive Manufacturing throughout the Product Lifecycle
What you'll learn...
Uncover the transformative power of 3D printing in our webinar. Learn how it drives revenue...
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5 Considerations for Implementing an Effective AM Cell
What you’ll learn…
In the third panel discussion of our three-part series, you’ll get answers to key questions from...
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MasterGraphics Presents: Breaking Into Additive Manufacturing - The 5 Steps to Successfully Adopting 3D Printing
What you'll learn...
In the second panel discussion of our three-part series, you'll get answers to key questions...
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As the World of 3D printing expands...so do industrial plastic materials and print speeds.
A common question I hear from my customers is, "What 3D materials are tough and which materials are best suited for...
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Cracking the Additive Manufacturing code
If you’re like most businesses, you’ve got numerous questions about additive manufacturing—perhaps even a few...
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Important part of additive manufacturing is Post Processing - Options for MJF and SLS 3D Print Technologies
Whatever the 3D print technique is, some kind of post-processing will be needed to make the part complete. Whether it...
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Why HP PageWide Pro Series
In a previous post, I talked about why the need to upgrade your old wide-format print technology. A few topics were...
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The Secret to TRUE 3D print Additive Manufacturing
Over the years, there have been many myths about 3D printing. One of these myths is that it would completely replace...
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Why upgrade your Wide-format Printing Technology
In a previous post, I talked about "color vs. black & white" print technologies and some of the concerns or topics that...
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What is the cost of doing nothing in additive manufacturing?
This question should be asked in various business initiatives. However, I want to ask this question as it relates to...
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7 reasons why machine shops should be adopting metal additive mfg technology to their subtractive technology
Historically most machine shops have been job shops, which makes the business dependent on constantly obtaining new...
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Investment Casting Using Additive Manufacturing Optimize your Foundry
The official definition of Investment casting is an industrial process based on lost-wax casting, one of the oldest...
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Trends in Additive Manufacturing - 3D Print 2021
I almost can't believe I am writing this but I just got back from attending my first live conference since the COVID...
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The First Step in the 3D Printing Post-Processing WorkFlow is OFTEN Cleaning
You can have the best 3D printed parts in the world, but if you do not have a good cleaning/post-processing workflow,...
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How are biocompatible materials revolutionizing medicine?
What is biocompatibility and how is it relevant to 3D printing?
“Biocompatibility is a general term describing the ...
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Complimenting Additive Manufacturing with Subtractive Manufacturing
When it comes to advancing manufacturing processes, people pick a team on which to play: the additive manufacturing...
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Downtime Costing You Productivity, Money, and Stress?
I don't know if this has ever happened to you, but working on a big deadline and having your printer go down can cause...
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Struggling to improve your innovation around manufacturing and 3D printing?
"The pain of Change could be LESS than the pain of NOT changing"
It's often not easy to change − whether it is a...
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Affordable and effective way to dye HP 3D MJF Parts
Are you struggling to produce consistent results on parts dyed from HP’s Multi Jet Fusion printer? The last step in...
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Overview of 3D Systems MJP Materials Families
My work involves working with customers and their application specific needs and trying to determine which materials on...
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How much could my business save?
Here's a question we're often asked:
"How much could my business save with 3D printing?"
That can vary depending on...
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Eggshell Molding with Additive Manufacturing
Eggshell molding is 3D printings hidden gem application. Eggshell molding is a sacrificial technique where a thin mold...
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HP Changing Additive Manufacture with New Materials
HP is committed to partnering with 3rd party companies to bring new materials to the additive manufacture industry.
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Create COVID posters with FREE Tool from HP
How to print your own Covid posters on your HP plotter (wide-format printer)
Companies are spending a lot of money to...
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What is the number one reason to leverage 3D printing?
What is the number one reason to leverage 3D printing? My new answer.....Innovation.
Having been involved in the 3D...
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Sanitizing Tips for your Printer
In the workplace, devices such as copiers and printers are high-touch areas that should be cleaned and disinfected...
Learn how HP's MJF Technology works via Individual Webcast
With the pandemic limiting in-person visits, we have set up a Digital Manufacturing Lab featuring HP's Multi Jet Fusion...
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This is what the HP MJF technology is designed to do
One of MasterGraphics' most recent HP 3D customers is in Minneapolis, MN. We worked with Graco to add MJF 3D print...
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Miss our webinar on Additive Mfg in Education?
Did you miss our webinar on Additive Manufacturing in Education that we did with HP? Don't worry I did too, good thing...
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New opportunities for higher education to train the workforce for Industry 4.0
Kevin posted an eBook for educators previously and I wanted to follow that up with another great HP e-book on how HP...
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How educators can lead the way with 3D print
I wanted to share a great eBook from HP on how educators can lead the way into the industry of tomorrow. This eBook...
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MasterGraphics Coronavirus Supply Statement
As the current situation with COVID-19 (known as coronavirus) continues to evolve, MasterGraphics wants to assure you...
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How to Minimize Warpage in HP MJF Parts
The HP Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) printing process is similar to injection molding in a few ways. MJF and molding are both...
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Why is additive manufacturing unstoppable?
As additive manufacturing technologies have advanced, 3D printed parts have moved decidedly outside the Research and...
How the HP Multi Jet Fusion 4200 Works
MasterGraphics Additive Manufacturing Engineer, Mark Blumreiter explains how the MJF works and how this technology is...
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3D Printed Robotic Arm Grippers
The final application we’ll look at for fiber reinforced 3d printed parts is robotic arm grippers. Any tool at the...
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3D Printed End-of-Arm Vacuum Tooling
Another great example of reinforced 3D printed parts on the shop floor is end-of-arm vacuum tooling. When...
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CMM Fixtures
CMM fixtures are used to hold parts in place as they are being measured by a CMM. These measurements help ensure the...
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3D Printed Carbon Fiber on the Shop Floor
In the past few years, composite 3D printing has officially hit the main stage. Companies like Markforged,...
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What is an HP DFAM event? Should you attend?
Not only is HP changing Additive Manufacturing with their print technology but also in their approach to advance the...
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Comparing HP’s 4200 Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) printer to their 5200 Multi Jet Fusion Printer (MJF)
HP recently announced the expansion of their Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) printer line up to include the new 5200 series....
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Why are companies buying HP 3D printers to replace their existing 3D printers?
I started working in 3D printing in 2012 and have visited a lot of companies that are using some type of a 3D print...

