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How To Choose The Right 3d Printing Service?

We have seen a dramatic increase in the use of 3D printing technology following the outbreak of across the globe. Many companies are using 3D printing services to outsource the technology.

Because 3D printing is expensive to implement, it's important to add a supply partner to the value chain. We have created a guide to help businesses select the right supplier for 3D printing.

Available Technologies

Working with an 3D printer service provider is essential since they have access to many different 3D printing technology. A dlp 3d printer service can cater for all types of manufacturing tasks because of its numerous options. Therefore, the variety of technologies available is one of the most important parameters in choosing the best 3D printing service for you.

Due to their larger technology range, the service provider is well-versed across all technologies. This allows them to guide customers to the most effective technology to help them achieve their objectives.

Though a person may initially prefer 3D printing a part using a particular technology, a service provider may be capable of suggesting a different technology that will work for them. This will save time, money, and post-processing work and also enhance the performance of the part.

These are the most popular polymer printing technologies that are compatible in conjunction with 3D printing bureaus.

Fused deposition modelling (FDM)

Stereolithography (SLA)

Digital light processing (DLP).

Selective laser sintering (SLS)

PolyJet printing

ColorJet printing

Popular 3D printing techniques for metal include:

Direct metal laser sintering (DMLS)

Selective laser melting (SLM)

Other technologies used by professionals that aren't as well-known include:

Digital light synthesis (DLS).

Binder jetting

Metal jet fusion (MJF)

Bound metal deposition (BMD)

Directed energy deposition (DED)

Materials are available

The process of selecting the right 3D printing service is not complete until you take into account the material. The choice of technology is largely based on material. All materials cannot effectively be used with all technologies. Only certain types of materials are appropriate for specific technologies. You should also be aware of the material's availability when deciding on the best thingiverse alternatives. 3D printing services should have the ability to print with the material you require.

There are a variety of options for 3D printing as well as related materials. The materials that are commonly used include:

FDM technology: ABS, PETG and PEEK filaments

Castable resins that are tough, high-temperature and flexible for SLA/DLP technology

For SLS technology: Nylon powder

For metal technology: Steel, titanium, nickel, copper, precious metals

Design Expertise

Design is often a neglected aspect of 3D printing. Every design can be 3D printed, but not every design should. Confused?

It's possible to print 3D any design but not all designs. A design for 3D printing must take advantage of the capabilities of technology and follow DfAM (design for additive manufacturing) principles.

A service company must recognize this distinction and consequently suggest or recommend design modifications to make it compatible with 3D printing. This can save the customer time money and materials, as well as enhance the part performance, durability and dependability. So be sure to choose a 3D printing service that has design expertise.

Niche 3D Printing Services

While it is typically good to seek out an 3D printing service with the broadest range of technology but it's not always recommended. A lot of service providers provide solutions for a specific area. It is usually seen in medical and healthcare applications.

Medical applications of 3D printing must be able to meet specific regulations, as do certain aerospace applications. For niche applications service bureaus that are FDA or ISO-approved facilities, techniques, materials, and processes should be preferred.

One-Off vs. Long-Term

It isn't important which 3D printing method you choose for a single project. Your image, reputation, work and product will not be affected by your decision.

If you're looking to incorporate 3D printing into your workflow or outsource long-term work, then choosing the best 3D printing company should be central to your strategy for integration.

Be aware of all the parameters mentioned above when selecting the best service provider for your needs, because the quality of your service and your reputation are at stake. Small hiccups can lead to major disruptions in supply and loss of face on the market. So, choose the right service provider for your short-term or long-term goals.

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ericvick · 4 years ago

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Microsoft, Apple, Tesla and Facebook in Focus

Monday (January 25)

Tuesday (January 26)

Wednesday (January 27)

Thursday (January 28)

Friday (January 29)

Earnings Calendar For The Week Of January 25

Monday (January 25)

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: KIMBERLY-CLARK

Kimberly-Clark, an American multinational personal care corporation, is expected to report a profit of $1.62 in the fourth quarter of 2020, which represents a year-over-year decline of about 5.2% from the same quarter a year ago when the company reported $1.71 cents per share.

However, Wall Street forecasts the company’s revenue to grow over 3% to $4.7 from the same period year ago. For full-year 2020, revenue is expected to be at $19.1 billion.

“We maintain our Buy-rating and above-consensus EPS estimate into KMB’s 4Q report BMO on Monday. Kimberly Clark’s (KMB) shares have lagged staples as the market remains concerned about moderating POS trends in Dec/Jan and commodities; however, we see an upside to Street 4Q20 and ’21/’22 ests. w/commodity inflation reasonably reflected at current spots and view the bar as low into the print w/KMB trading at 16x P/E (30% discount to HPC peers vs. 20% hist. avg.),” noted Kevin Grundy, equity analyst at Jefferies, who rated the paper products giant “Buy” and set the price target at $152.

Florida-based insurance broker Brown & Brown will post earnings of $0.29 per share for last quarter of 2020.

TAKE A LOOK AT OUR EARNINGS CALENDAR FOR THE FULL RELEASES FOR THE JANUARY 25

Ticker

Company

EPS Forecast

CBU

Community Bank System

$0.76

BOH

Bank of Hawaii

$1.11

PHG

Koninklijke Philips

$1.04

KMB

Kimberly Clark

$1.62

WSFS

Wsfs Financial

$0.91

AUY

Yamana Gold USA

$0.11

Crane

$1.10

HXL

Hexcel

-$0.20

BXS

BancorpSouth

$0.62

JJSF

J&J Snack Foods

$0.26

SFBS

ServisFirst Bancshares

$0.81

BRO

Brown & Brown

$0.29

GGG

Graco

$0.51

AGNC

American Capital Agency

$0.65

STLD

Steel Dynamics

$0.76

FUL

HB Fuller

$0.85

ACKAY

Arcelik ADR

$0.61

ASH

Ashland

$0.44

ELS

Equity Lifestyle Properties

$0.33

BKRKY

Bank Rakyat

$0.17

Tuesday (January 26)

Story continues

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: MICROSOFT

MICROSOFT: The global technology giant is expected to report a profit of $1.64 in the fiscal second quarter, which represents year-over-year growth of about 8.6% from the same quarter last year when the company reported $1.51 per share.

The world’s largest software maker’s revenue is forecasts come at $40.23, up from the $36.91 billion reported the same quarter a year earlier.

“Q2 results likely highlight the durability of Microsoft‘s commercial businesses and conservatism in forward consensus expectations. After clearing tough Q2 product cycle comps and lingering COVID-19 impacts, strong secular positioning and an attractive multiple make Microsoft (MSFT) a top stock for the recovery,” said Keith Weiss, equity analyst at Morgan Stanley.

“At 26x CY22e GAAP EPS, MSFT trades at a premium to the S&P, warranted due to MSFT‘s premium return profile. Multiple expansion will likely come from gaining comfort in the durability of commercial business gross profit dollars.”

Johnson & Johnson, one of the world’s largest and most comprehensive manufacturers of healthcare products, will post earnings of $1.83 per share for last quarter of 2020.

TAKE A LOOK AT OUR EARNINGS CALENDAR FOR THE FULL RELEASES FOR THE JANUARY 26

Ticker

Company

EPS Forecast

NEE

NextEra Energy

$0.38

NEP

Nextera Energy Partners

$0.37

JNJ

Johnson & Johnson

$1.83

NVS

Novartis

$1.36

RTX

Raytheon Technologies Corp

$0.69

General Electric

$0.09

AXP

American Express

$1.31

LMT

Lockheed Martin

$6.42

MMM

$2.15

PLD

ProLogis

$0.39

FCX

Freeport-McMoran

$0.38

PCAR

PACCAR

$1.21

ROK

Rockwell Automation

$1.89

DHI

DR Horton

$1.68

WAT

Waters

$2.87

IVZ

Invesco

$0.57

ALV

Autoliv

$1.92

PII

Polaris Industries

$2.90

ALK

Alaska Air

-$2.86

SNV

Synovus Financial

$0.81

PPBI

Pacific Premier Bancorp

$0.56

GATX

GATX Corp

$0.87

SFNC

Simmons First National

$0.42

XRX

Xerox

$0.63

CIT

$0.57

ADM

Archer-Daniels Midland

$1.10

RNST

Renasant

$0.59

MSFT

Microsoft

$1.64

TXN

Texas Instruments

$1.34

SBUX

Starbucks

$0.56

AMD

Advanced Micro Devices

$0.47

CNI

Canadian National Railway USA

$1.42

COF

Capital One Financial

$2.80

MXIM

Maxim Integrated Products

$0.68

VAR

Varian Medical Systems

$1.05

BXP

Boston Properties

$0.60

CHRW

C.H. Robinson Worldwide

$0.97

FFIV

F5 Networks

$2.44

WRB

W.R. Berkley

$0.79

EHC

Encompass Health Corp

$0.85

RNR

Renaissancere

-$1.92

SLGN

Silgan

$0.53

UMBF

UMB Financial

$1.32

NAVI

Navient

$0.83

WSBC

WesBanco

$0.61

FMBI

First Midwest Bancorp

$0.26

RXN

Rexnord

$0.38

EBAY

eBay

$0.84

HOG

Harley Davidson

$0.10

Wednesday (January 27)

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: APPLE, TESLA, FACEBOOK

APPLE: The consumer electronics giant is expected to report profit growth of more than 12% of $1.41 in the fiscal first quarter of 2021 on sales of $102.61 billion, highlighted growth of over 11% from the year-ago quarter. That growth is largely driven by a strong demand iPhone handset, Mac computers, iPad tablets and wearables in the holiday season.

“Our December quarter revenue of $108.2B is 5% above consensus, while our EPS of $1.50 is 7% above consensus. We expect demand strength to continue and our FY21 revenue and EPS estimates are both 5% above consensus,” wrote Katy Huberty, equity analyst at Morgan Stanley.

“Given positioning into the quarter is muted after the rotation out of high-quality stocks over the past several months, we expect strong follow-through post-earnings and are buyers into the print. We also raise our price target to $152, from $144, as we mark our price target to market accounting for recent peer multiple expansion.”

TESLA: The California-based electric vehicle and clean energy company is expected to report a profit of $1.04 in the fourth quarter of 2020, posting a profit for the sixth straight quarter. The manufacturer of high-performance electric vehicles’ revenue is forecast to surge about 35% to $10 billion.

“A double-fly-wheel. We believe Tesla can leverage its cost leadership in EVs to aggressively expand its user base, over time generating a higher % of revenue from recurring/high-margin services revenue. Services drive the upside. We forecast Tesla’s (TSLA) network services EBITDA as a % of total TSLA EBITDA to reach 11% by 2025, 19% by 2030 and 37% by 2040. Tesla Service revenue includes automated driving, infotainment, upgrades, supercharging, maintenance, telematics, etc.,” said Adam Jonas, equity analyst at Morgan Stanley.

“Valuation supportive vs. tech. Including Network Services, Energy & Insurance to our core auto forecasts, at $810 Tesla trades at 25x EV/EBITDA in 2025 and 5x 2025 sales. Expensive vs. auto but not vs. software/tech comps.”

FACEBOOK: The world’s largest online social network is expected to report a profit of $3.16 in the fourth quarter of 2020, which represents year-over-year growth of 23.4% from the same quarter a year ago when the company reported $2.56 cents per share.

According to the Zacks Research, the social media conglomerate’s revenue will increase of 24.7% to $26.29 billion from the year-ago, largely driven by solid ad-revenue growth amid advertiser demand during the holiday period.

“Monetization Potential: We are positive on FB‘s monetization roll-out of Instagram as well as FB’s ability to continue to innovate and improve its monetization (Canvas Ads, Dynamic Ads, video). Combined with the high and growing engagement we see monetization upside going forward,” noted Brian Nowak, equity analyst at Morgan Stanley.

“Investing from Position of Strength to Drive Faster Long-Term Growth: We are modeling 29% GAAP opex (excl. one-time items) growth in 2021, implying an incremental $15bn in opex. Our base case model implies opex per employee moderates in ’21 while FB hiring remains roughly flat on an absolute basis. We believe FB will grow EPS at a 28% CAGR (2019-2022).”

TAKE A LOOK AT OUR EARNINGS CALENDAR FOR THE FULL RELEASES FOR THE JANUARY 27

Ticker

Company

EPS Forecast

ANTM

Anthem

$2.53

GIB

CGI Group USA

$0.97

VFC

$0.90

TDY

Teledyne Technologies

$3.05

KNX

Knight Transportation

$0.91

Prosperity Bancshares

$1.35

OSK

Oshkosh

$0.73

NYCB

New York Community Bancorp

$0.26

CVLT

Commvault Systems

$0.47

EAT

Brinker International

$0.35

AT&T

$0.73

ABT

Abbott

$1.35

Boeing

-$1.60

ADP

$1.29

NSC

Norfolk Southern

$2.49

PGR

Progressive

$1.64

General Dynamics

$3.54

Blackstone

$0.90

TEL

TE Connectivity

$1.28

APH

Amphenol

$1.02

GLW

Corning

$0.48

NDAQ

Nasdaq Omx

$1.46

MKTX

MarketAxess

$1.81

HES

Hess

-$0.65

ROL

Rollins

$0.11

TXT

Textron

$0.90

SEIC

SEI Investments

$0.78

PTC

$0.66

TTEK

Tetra Tech

$0.81

CACI

Caci International

$3.59

LSTR

Landstar System

$1.72

SLM

$0.36

RLI

$0.66

SLG

SL Green Realty

-$0.27

AXS

Axis Capital

-$0.28

AVT

Avnet

$0.39

CNS

Cohen & Steers

$0.68

CNMD

CONMED

$0.77

MTH

Meritage Homes

$3.33

CATY

Cathay General Bancorp

$0.76

ISBC

Investors Bancorp

$0.27

CALX

Calix

$0.33

Canadian Pacific Railway USA

$5.03

AMP

Ameriprise Financial

$4.52

AAPL

Apple

$1.41

TSLA

Tesla

$1.04

Facebook

$3.16

NOW

ServiceNow

$1.06

SYK

Stryker

$2.55

LRCX

Lam Research

$5.69

CCI

Crown Castle International

$0.62

Edwards Lifesciences

$0.53

LVS

Las Vegas Sands

-$0.29

TER

Teradyne

$1.00

HOLX

Hologic

$2.17

URI

United Rentals

$4.26

DRE

Duke Realty

$0.16

RJF

Raymond James Financial

$1.65

PKG

Packaging Of America

$1.48

WHR

Whirlpool

$6.00

MKSI

MKS Instruments

$2.01

AZPN

Aspen Technology

$1.17

CREE

Cree

-$0.25

LPL

Lg Display

$0.19

CVBF

CVB Financial

$0.34

XLNX

Xilinx

$0.69

UMC

United Microelectronics

$0.08

Thursday (January 28)

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Mastercard, McDonald’s, Visa

Mastercard Inc, a leader in global payments and a technology company, will post earnings of $1.53 per share for last quarter of 2020, which represents a year-over-year decline of about 22% from the same quarter a year ago when the company reported $1.96 cents per share.

McDonald’s Corporation, one of the world’s largest American fast-food chain, will post earnings of $1.79 per share for last quarter of 2020. Visa Inc is also expected to report first-quarter earnings on the same day, with earnings of $1.28 per share for the quarter.

TAKE A LOOK AT OUR EARNINGS CALENDAR FOR THE FULL RELEASES FOR THE JANUARY 28

Ticker

Company

EPS Forecast

MKC

McCormick

$0.81

LEA

Lear

$3.40

FCFS

FirstCash

$0.82

VLO

Valero Energy

-$1.28

LUV

Southwest Airlines

-$1.66

AAL

American Airlines

-$4.12

NUE

Nucor

$1.16

MSCI

Msci

$1.92

JBLU

JetBlue Airways

-$1.67

FRME

First Merchants

$0.66

Mastercard

$1.53

CMCSA

Comcast

$0.48

ATI

Allegheny Technologies

-$0.35

ABMD

Abiomed

$1.12

ADS

Alliance Data Systems

$2.44

TROW

T. Rowe Price

$2.64

MCD

McDonalds

$1.79

STM

Stmicroelectronics

$0.54

DHR

Danaher

$1.87

DOW

Dow Chemical

$0.64

CNX

Consol Energy

$0.16

SHW

Sherwin-Williams

$4.84

KEX

Kirby

$0.24

Altria

$1.01

NTCT

Netscout Systems

$0.52

CFR

Cullen/Frost Bankers

$1.28

PNR

Pentair Ordinary Share

$0.63

TSCO

Tractor Supply

$1.47

PHM

PulteGroup

$1.39

EWBC

East West Bancorp

$1.01

RCI

Rogers Communications USA

$0.72

NOC

Northrop Grumman

$5.77

SWK

Stanley Black & Decker

$2.99

AIT

Applied Industrial Technologies

$0.74

BPOP

Popular, Inc.

$1.62

AOS

A.O. Smith

$0.58

XEL

Xcel Energy

$0.55

FLWS

1-800-Flowers

$1.38

EXP

Eagle Materials

$1.74

MMC

Marsh & McLennan Companies

$1.13

COLB

Columbia Banking System

$0.60

Brunswick

$1.02

FLEX

Flextronics International

$0.37

WRK

WESTROCK

$0.54

MTSI

MACOM Technology Solutions

$0.37

VLY

Valley National Bancorp

$0.25

PEXNY

PTT Exploration & Production

$0.01

DOV

Dover

$1.38

DLB

Dolby Laboratories

$0.34

FFBC

First Financial Bancorp

$0.45

HTH

Hilltop

$1.13

NATI

National Instruments

$0.13

RMD

ResMed

$1.25

GBCI

Glacier Bancorp

$0.74

ABCB

Ameris Bancorp

$1.16

Celanese

$1.69

FIBK

First Interstate BancSystem

$0.80

JNPR

Juniper Networks

$0.53

SIGI

Selective

$1.20

Visa

$1.28

WDC

Western Digital

$0.52

EGHT

8X8

-$0.03

United States Steel

-$0.62

FHI

Federated Hermes Inc

$0.78

AJG

Arthur J. Gallagher

$0.78

SWKS

Skyworks Solutions

$2.08

OLN

Olin

-$0.11

MDLZ

Mondelez International

$0.66

PFG

Principal Financial

$1.42

EMN

Eastman Chemical

$1.50

ORI

Old Republic International

$0.43

FICO

Fair Isaac

$2.35

MSTR

Microstrategy

$1.62

RHI

Robert Half International

$0.68

LANC

Lancaster Colony

$1.57

RDN

Radian

$0.60

CAJ

Canon

$0.31

TOELY

Tokyo Electron Ltd PK

$0.78

HOCPY

Hoya Corp

$0.84

DGE

Diageo

£80.90

KPELY

Keppel Corporation

-$0.05

NVR

$78.78

FFIN

First Financial Bankshares

$0.37

Friday (January 29)

Ticker

Company

EPS Forecast

PSXP

Phillips 66 Partners

$0.89

JCI

Johnson Controls

$0.40

AutoNation

$2.05

HON

Honeywell International

$2.00

MSGS

Madison Square Garden Sports

-$1.63

ATLCY

Atlas Copco ADR

$0.39

SAP

$1.95

LLY

Eli Lilly

$2.37

CHD

Church Dwight

$0.52

LHX

L3Harris Technologies Inc

$3.09

Colgate-Palmolive

$0.76

BAH

Booz Allen Hamilton

$0.93

BBVA

Banco Bilbaoizcaya Argentaria

$0.13

ERIC

Ericsson

$0.20

RDY

Drreddys Laboratories

$0.58

CVX

Chevron

$0.07

SYF

Synchrony Financial

$0.89

CAT

Caterpillar

$1.48

CHTR

Charter Communications

$4.82

PSX

Phillips 66

-$0.81

BMI

Badger Meter

$0.43

GNTX

Gentex

$0.50

ROP

Roper Industries

$3.49

Weyerhaeuser

$0.42

LYB

LyondellBasell Industries

$1.36

ROLL

Rbc Bearings

$0.82

FBP

First Bancorp FBP

$0.18

KKR

KKR & Co LP

$0.41

HMC

Honda Motor

$0.89

GCTAY

Siemens Gamesa ADR

$0.02

NNIT

Nnit A/S

kr1.62

SPG

Simon Property Group

$0.85

ASEKY

Aisin Seiki Co

$1.19

ALNPY

ANA Holdings ADR

-$0.35

KMTUY

Komatsu

$0.26

TTM

Tata Motors

$0.17

TOTDY

Toto

$0.46

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