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June 22, 2020

BASF Ultrafuse 316L - Workflow

June 11, 2020

3D Printing Metal Parts: Methods and Cost

This educational post will summarize the different options and manufacturing methods available for metal 3D printing. We'll cover the in-house and outsourcing costs and why BASF's Ultrafuse 316L is the best way to enter the metal 3D printing space.

May 13, 2020

Einscan Pro 2X vs Pro 2X Plus

So you've been looking at 3D scanner and stumbled open the Einscan Pro 2X, and the older wiser sibling the Pro 2X Plus. We get tons of questions about the difference between them, and that's what this post will precisely address.

April 27, 2020

Curbside Pickup Now Available

In an effort to continue to provide the best service for our customers through this uncertain time, we have set up a curbside pickup. This allows you to locally pickup at our Mississauga and Vancouver locations while maintaining safe social distancing.

April 09, 2020

COVID-19 Face Shield Update V2.5 (April 9th, 2020)

We've been getting our first batches from the community and some of them are really good and some need some improvement.

April 02, 2020

Shop3D.ca Response to Covid-19

As such, the following services will not be disrupted:

There will be no disruption to orders on our webshop and we will ship everyday with 2pm cutoff without disruption
Remote Skype meetings & Trainings, Phone, Webchat and Email communication is all being attended full time.
Both stores will be fully staffed and accessible via the methods above

March 30, 2020

COVID-19 Face Shield Update V2.2 (March 30th, 2020)

*** Guide to printing V2.2 ***

* WE ARE ON VERSION V2.5, LINK TO THAT VERSION HERE *

March 27, 2020

How to print the COVID19 face shield

Our version of the face shield is tool-free and is made out of 4 parts. TPU filament, top holder, bottom holder, and a PETG sheet. The assembly can be done by anyone in under 1 minute. The PETG sheet can be removed to be wiped clean using a virus wipe and inserted into a new or sanitized holder.

March 26, 2020

3 Things you need to know about 3D printing medical equipment

If you do have to use something like this mask then use materials the are inherently "germaphobic":

CPE, PET, rPET, PETG, and PP would fall under this category. Notice that all the above points still apply to these materials when 3D printed!

March 23, 2020

Initiatives and Community Support on Covid-19 from Shop3D.ca

We believe the long term solution isn't trying to print end use medical parts, it's to help manufacturers retool as quickly as possible to mass produce medical equipment. Any manufacturer can reach out to Shop3D for printing, prototyping and design support to support this initiative.

March 19, 2020

New Formlabs 2000 Resin | The lowdown on Tough and Durable Resin Family

The latest resin from Formlabs - Tough 2000. Improving and replacing Tough V5 and opening the door for more applications. See how Tough 2000 could be right for your project.

March 13, 2020

Rail Industry Solution: 3D Printing Spare Train Parts

Raise3D interviews a Russian manufacturing company for railway equipment — 2050.AT. See how 3D printing has made their progress efficient and sustainable for their project.