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Maritime 3D printing for dummies: material selection

Yes, we can print a 100kg steel body of a centrifugal pump. We already mentioned in our previous article that a common misconception regarding industrial 3D printing is that 3D printing is limited to the production of plastic models and prototypes. In the text below...
Maritime 3D printing for dummies: material selection

Maritime 3D printing for dummies: material selection

Yes, we can print a 100kg steel body of a centrifugal pump. We already mentioned in our previous article that a common misconception regarding industrial 3D printing is that 3D printing is limited to the production of plastic models and prototypes. In the text below...

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Maritime 3d printing for dummies: DfAM and build configuration

Maritime 3d printing for dummies: DfAM and build configuration

At 3Dock we are strong believers in the capabilities of 3D printing ship parts, but we are pragmatic about the limits of this technology. When we first visit our customers in the maritime industry, we find that there are many companies that are ready to embrace the...

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Maritime 3d printing for dummies: motivation

Maritime 3d printing for dummies: motivation

Next, we are going to start a series of articles with which we intend to shed light on the opportunity that opens up for the maritime industry with additive manufacturing. First of all, it is important to define what is the motivation that drives us to be here doing...

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Maritime 3d printing: plastic as metal

Maritime 3d printing: plastic as metal

3D printing has come a long way in recent years, and one of the most exciting developments is the ability to print functional parts using plastic materials. In some cases, 3D printed plastic can even be used to replace metal parts, providing a cost-effective and...

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Diogenes syndrome in the maritime industry.

Diogenes syndrome in the maritime industry.

As engineers, we often pride ourselves on our ability to find creative solutions to complex problems. But when it comes to spare parts, it seems like the industry has fallen victim to a condition known as "Diogenes Syndrome". Diogenes Syndrome, named after the ancient...

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From Hamburg with love

From Hamburg with love

Anyone who comes to Hamburg for the first time is automatically impressed by its combination of history and modernity, its port, its canals, its bridges, its lake, etc. In my case, I remember like yesterday that cold day in December when I visited the city for the...

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3Dock wins InnoFounder grant from IFB Hamburg

3Dock wins InnoFounder grant from IFB Hamburg

The city of Hamburg, in its strategy to become a global innovation hub, rewards some innovative start-ups with different public funding packages to help them test their ideas and gain momentum in their early stages. 3Dock presented its concept of implementation of...

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