3D Printing Put Under Microscope... Literally

It makes sense to take a closer look at 3D printed models to see what’s really going on structurally--and that’s exactly what researchers at Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH have done, using all the tools at their disposal--from light microscopes to scanning microscopes, CT scans, and special software. With specialized instruments, light can be shed on not only the quality of 3D printed models, but also the evolution of their production process which can demonstrate where breakdown might occur--or demonstrate that production is going along as planned. Read more about the microstructures revealed in the full article: http://3dprint.com/74675/zeiss-microscope-analyzing/


Below is a very close look at the laser tracks and laser construction during the 3D printing process:
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