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How much does your 3D printing service cost?

The cost of your 3D printed parts depends on factors such as part volume, part complexity, choice of material, which 3D printing technology is used, and if any post processing is required. For more details on these cost factors, see our article on the cost of 3d printing. To check the cost of your 3D printed part, simply upload a CAD (.STL) file and select your material and 3D printing technology to receive a quote within seconds.

How do you guarantee the quality of my prints?

Your parts are made by experienced 3D printing shops within our network. All facilities are regularly audited to ensure they consistently meet the Hubs quality standard. We include a standardized inspection report with every order and offer a First Article Inspection service on orders of 100+ units.

We have partners in our network with the following certifications, available on request: ISO9001, ISO13485 and AS9100.
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How do I select the right 3D printing process for my prints?

You can select the right 3D printing process by examining which materials suit your need and what your use case is.

By material: if you already know which material you would like to use, selecting a 3D printing process is relatively easy, as many materials are technology specific.
By use case: once you know whether you need a functional or visual part, choosing a process is easy.

For more help, read our guide to selecting the right 3D printing process. Find out more about Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) and Stereolithography (SLA).

How can I reduce the cost of my 3D prints?

In order to reduce the cost of your 3D prints you need to understand the impact certain factors have on cost. The main cost influencing factors are the material type, individual part volume, printing technology and post-processing requirements.

Once these have been decided, an easy way to further cut costs is to reduce the amount of material used. This can be done by decreasing the size of your model, hollowing it out, and eliminating the need for support structures.

To learn more, read our full guide on how to reduce the cost of 3D printing.

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The world's first 3D printed steel bridge has been installed in Amsterdam. The project was ready three years ago, but the installation of the bridge was constantly delayed

What's happening

• On July 15, the world's first 3D printed steel bridge was opened in Amsterdam. It connects the embankments of the Oudesijds Achterburgwal canal. The grand opening was attended by Queen Maxima of the Netherlands.
• The structure weighs 6 tons and is 12 meters long.
• The bridge was printed by four robots by welding layers of stainless steel wire, it took them 4.5 tons of steel and six months to make a span of 12 meters. Then coastal supports and decorative elements were made.
• This project was developed by the laboratory of Joris Laarmann and ABB, Air Liquide, ArcelorMittal, Autodesk, AMS Institute and Lenovo, while the Amsterdam-based company MX3D was fabricating and installing the structure.
• More than ten sensors are built into the bridge, with the help of which it will be possible to monitor its condition and deformation. Thus, he will himself indicate the need for repair. The sensors will also count the number of pedestrians crossing the bridge each day.
• The structure was installed for two years as a replacement for the conventional bridge, which will be under reconstruction at that time.
• This bridge was first presented at Dutch Design Week Eindhoven 2018, where the project won the Dutch Design Award and the Audience Award. After that, the finished bridge lay in storage for another three years: first, in anticipation of the reconstruction of the canal, then due to the coronavirus pandemic and lockdown.

What does it mean

In recent years, there has been an active development of 3D printing technology in construction. The Netherlands seems to be on a roll with this trend, with the first fully 3D-printed residential building in the EU populated in the suburbs of Eindhoven in early May, followed by the opening of the world's first 3D-printed steel bridge.

We have already said that 3D printing is the future of construction and design. Compared to classic buildings, 3D printing has a number of undeniable advantages, such as short construction times, reduced economic and environmental costs, and ease of execution of complex shapes.

“This is not just about reducing and optimizing construction costs, but about giving architects and designers a new tool, a very cool new tool, with which they can rethink the design of their architecture and their projects,” notes Tim Görtjens, co-founder of MX3D, a bridge builder.

Mika Mos, member of the council of the municipality of Amsterdam, expressed the hope that this construction will also help the city attract quality new tourists:

“This could attract a new type of visitor, those more interested in architecture and design, which will change the perception of the area (famous for nightclubs and noisy parties. — RBC Trends ).”

Updated on 10/18/2022

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The future is here: 3D printed houses are starting to populate in the Netherlands

The future is here: 3D printed houses are starting to populate in the Netherlands

If just a few years ago 3D printing was considered a certain suspicion, then recent news has shown that this is actually a viable technology that is no good. On April 30, 2021, the tenants of the first 3D printed concrete house in the Netherlands received the keys. The Eindhoven home, the first of five under the Milestone Project, fully complies with all of the country's stringent building regulations.

One-story building with an area of ​​94 square meters, including a living room and two bedrooms. It follows the shape of a large stone that blends well with the natural landscape and demonstrates the freedom of form offered by 3D printing on concrete. Thanks to the very thick insulation and connection to the heating network, the house is very comfortable and energy efficient, with an energy efficiency factor of 0.25.

The house consists of 24 printed concrete elements, which were printed layer by layer at the factory in Eindhoven. The elements were then transported by truck to the construction site and placed on the foundation. Then the roof and window frames were installed in the house, followed by finishing.

The sloping walls of the building were particularly difficult to print, according to the team, but learning from the prototype helped them master the technique in the next 4 planned buildings. Concrete has been the most widely used building material in the world for decades and we are all familiar with it now; we know how and where to use it. Traditionally, we pour concrete into wood or metal formwork and end up using far more than is needed for construction. The more used, the greater the CO2 emissions of the building and the worse its greenhouse effect. One of the big advantages of 3D printing is that the concrete printer can only place concrete where it is needed without overloading the foundation or wasting materials.

In principle, printed houses can be built much faster, with more flexibility and potential for custom designs. Milestone Project partners are committed to making concrete 3D printing a sustainable construction method that helps address the housing shortage. According to Theo Salet, Professor of Concrete Construction at the Eindhoven University of Technology: “Today, this small building is the first important step in turning construction into a high-quality manufacturing industry. From design to implementation, digitization is leading to sustainable and affordable homes with occupants in mind.”

The five Milestone Project houses are being built one after the other, so that each new round of construction can maximize learning opportunities compared to previous ones. Soon, the project partners will start designing the next building, which will be multi-storey and, therefore, will require technical improvements.

Peter Knauff, investment director at Vesteda, adds that “the freedom of form of 3D printing on concrete opens up huge new possibilities in the design and feel of a home. At the same time, this new technology contributes to providing the necessary sustainability in the construction industry, accelerating the production of buildings and controlling construction costs, which is very necessary to continue building affordable homes.

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