Downloads: Technical articles

Here you will find our technical articles on additive manufacturing from 2019 to 2024 – from materials such as copper, Zamak 5, steel and PA 11 to quality assurance, automation and the PROTIQ Marketplace. All articles are available as free PDF downloads, with the latest at the top. Is something missing? Please contact us.

Orthopedics

Custom products, made fast:
An article from 2024 on 3D printing in orthopedics and medical technology

PROTIQ Marketplace

Choosing the best option:
An article from 2024 on the online platform for 3D printing

Induction heating

Inductors made of pure copper:
An article from 2024 on the potential of 3D printing for induction heating

Zinc die casting

Printing instead of casting?
An article from 2023 on 3D printing as a complement to zinc die casting

PA 11

Plastic from renewable resources:
An article from 2023 on PA 11 as a more sustainable alternative

Process selection

The right 3D printing process:
An article from 2023 on choosing the right process for the application

Steel

Additively manufactured metal parts:
An article from 2022 on steel in 3D printing and direct tooling

Medical technology

AI and 3D printing in medicine:
An article from 2022 on individual facial reconstruction

Online marketplace

Beneficial for everyone involved:
An article from 2022 on the PROTIQ Marketplace

Zamak 5

Series production of zinc parts:
An article from 2022 on Zamak 5 in additive series production

3D printing marketplace

A win-win for providers and customers:
An article from 2021 on online marketplaces in 3D printing

Induction coils

Faster and more cost-effective:
An article from 2021 on 3D-printed induction coils

Automation

Increased productivity:
An article from 2020 on automation along the process chain

Copper

Pure copper in 3D printing:
An article from 2020 on the additive manufacturing of inductors

Quality assurance

Series production with defined quality:
An article from 2019 on a quality assurance concept

Part recognition

Artificial intelligence in production:
An article from 2019 on automatic part recognition

Interview

In conversation with Dr.-Ing. Ralf Gärtner:
An article from 2019 on special materials and copper inductors

Zamak 5

First processing in 3D printing:
An article from 2019 on Zamak in additive manufacturing

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