What is a Point Cloud?
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A point cloud is a 3D model that consists of a large number of points in three-dimensional space. Point clouds use the Cartesian coordinate
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3D printing resolution is the quality, or level of detail, at which your part is created. In general, the printer’s movement on both the
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This post is part of our Injection Molding Design Guide series. Press-fit connections can be tricky to manufacture via injection molding if you’ve never
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Injection molding is the fastest mass manufacturing process available for plastic parts. As such, you can get your parts to consumers faster and cheaper
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