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At Chemets, we are most fulfilled by projects where technology is not just a tool—it tells a story. One such project was our collaboration on the sculpture for the Rado Smerdu Award—the highest national award for achievements in the field of nature conservation. The Inquiry We received a request from a long-term client who needed …

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At Chemets, we are most fulfilled by projects where technology is not just a tool—it tells a story. One such project was our collaboration on the sculpture for the Rado Smerdu Award—the highest national award for achievements in the field of nature conservation. When Technology Becomes a Messenger At Chemets, we are often approached by …

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As a design engineer or development engineer, you know that choosing the right manufacturing technology is crucial for the success of your project, especially when dealing with serial production. Among the most commonly used techniques for making plastic and rubber parts are injection molding and vacuum casting. Recently, 3D printing has also become an option, …

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As proud recipients of the ISO 14001 certificate, we have demonstrated our commitment to managing environmental requirements and ensuring the responsible use of natural resources. Our customers can enjoy the following advantages by obtaining this certificate: Commitment to environmental responsibility: By obtaining this certificate, we prioritize sustainability, ESG standards, and responsible handling of natural resources. …

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Did you know that 3D printing can benefit stroke rehabilitation? A stroke in Slovenia affects as many as 10 people every day, or 4 thousand people a year. The frequency of stroke is increasing with the aging of the population, so the need for rehabilitation, where the use of advanced solutions, i.e. robots or technologies …

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They appeared on Victory Day, May 9 this year. At this year’s Diggit – a conference defined by digital trends. The winners got them. WHEN? On Victory Day, May 9 this year. WHERE? In the Hotel Union in Ljubljana. WHO? The overall image of the DIGGIT award was provided by the agency Inovatif, which provided …

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Why is a 3D print an opportunity for business gifts? What kind of gift to choose for a business gift? This is one of the most common questions companies ask themselves, particularly at the end of the year. Find out how your company can, this year, become one of the most innovative gift givers of …

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The couple who were the first in Europe to move into a 3D printed house. A few days ago, news broke out that a retired Dutch couple, Elize Lutz and Harrie Dekkers, had become the first in Europe to move into a 3D printed house, accompanied with all the pertaining documents. They received a digital …

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A winning mindset: It’s better to be good enough than excellent (and how prototyping can help you in refining your idea). A lot of innovators want to enter the market with a really good, almost perfect product or service.  That’s a mistake. The best, most sophisticated, or an excellent product will require a huge amount …

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6 reasons why prototyping makes business sense You have an innovative product which you would like to present to investors and the public, but you don’t know where to begin. Will a sketch or a computer-based drawing be enough? Will you be able to convince them based on nothing more than a description? If you …

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There are quite a number of companies on the market that offer 3D printing services. So, how do you choose the right one? Which company will meet and understand your needs, know how to give you the right advice, and guide you in choosing the most suitable technology and materials for the production of your …

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What if my product or innovation won’t be good enough? What if someone steals my idea? Every innovator, before heading out on their journey into the business world with their product, is confronted by a number of fears or doubts. What if I don’t make it? What if my product or innovation won’t be good …

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Prototyping: investment or expense? When developing a new innovative product, it is necessary to follow guidelines that determine the sequence of steps in this process: from setting goals, the level of financial investment, the business activities of the company to analysing and testing the product. The new product must be thoroughly scrutinised, otherwise it may …

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An interesting and different 2020 2020 was for me, personally, a really interesting and very different year from all the others. Marked by the COVID-19 virus. Whoever was able to accept it as a situation over which we have no personal control, emerged as a winner in 2020. My personal motto is, “There’s something good …

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Are you looking for a quick and reliable »turn-key« castings supplier? Do you have a 2D sketch and need a 3D computer drawing? Do you have a foundry, but don’t have your own technologist? Do you have the need for small-series pieces or prototypes? Do you often change the shape of a product or need …

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In the following video we are going to present the PolyJet technology to you. This is a high performance 3D printing technology which produces smooth and precise parts, prototypes and tools. With a microscopic resolution and layer precision up to 0.014 mm, you can create thin walls and complex geometric forms with the use of …

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In the following video we are going to present to you the Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing technology which brings together precision and quality, speed and low costs. It is a method of production invented and developed by Hewlett Packard Enterprises. We invite to use english subtitles for the video. To play them, please click …

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In this video we are going to get to know the different 3D printing technologies we offer our clients. We invite to use english subtitles for the video. To play them, please click CC on the right bottom side of YouTube video.   You are invited to become a member of our YouTube channel where …

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In our blog you can find the series of videos about 3D technologies and materials. Videos might give you greater insight in professional 3D printing. We invite to use english subtitles for the video. To play them, please click CC on the right bottom side of YouTube video.   In this video you can check …

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3D modelling and the use of numeric simulations in the early phases of the development of products has become in the industry over the past few decades regular practice. In the desire for even greater competitiveness of products, they began, together with numeric analyses to also use optimisation methods. Above all, size optimisation and form …

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We couldn’t have made it this far without you by our side. Every year on the last day of March, it’s Chemets day. And this year is even more special, as we celebrate thirty years since its establishment. We couldn’t have made it without your support, excellent business relationships, and perseverance. Three decades to the …

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On Friday the 2nd of August at 16:30, the cycling society of Šenčur is holding a traditional cycling race, the 20th Big Award of Šenčur in memory of Bojan Udovič. The cycling race is a big attraction, as it takes place in the very centre of Šenčur, along local roads and the city’s streets. This …

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The GIFA international trade fair is the best-known event for the foundry industry, which takes place every four years. From the 25th to the 29th of June, 2019 a number of exhibitors will present themselves and their companies at the GIFA trade fair, among them Voxeljet from Germany. Chemets is their long-term partner for the …

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The market today offers many different 3D technologies and more and more suppliers of different types of printers which allow for the production of prototypes. The decision about which one to choose often leads the client into problems, when they are looking for the right solution for the production of a desired prototype or small …

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In designing and producing a product, which arises from an idea, prototyping means that the product after every new test, is adjusted from a functional as well as a design point of view. The process of prototyping is very simple: create – test – improve – repeat. In the days just gone by, we have …

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For the production of prototypes and products with 3D technology, a computer drawing is necessary. With the help of so-called CAD tools, which make possible a computer drawing, we can quickly and simply find our way to our desired product. 3D modelling or 3D constructing is the creation of products in a virtual environment, having …

2D rendering is becoming history, 3D modeling is conquering the world Read More »

A 3D print is the process of producing a three dimensional physical object in whatever shape from a digital model. In a 3D printing additive process, layers of material are applied in different forms. 3D printers for printing use different types of materials – from plastics, paper, polyurethane materials, metals, wax, sand, plaster and others. …

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A one-off ‘geometric ball’ created by the largest 3D printer in the world for casting metals Voxeljet created a 4 metre high aluminium sculpture with their VX4000 3D printer. The ball is almost four metres high and has a complex and intertwined geometric shape: The ‘geometric ball’ is a one-off work of art, which from …

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Shifting boundaries with 3D PRINTING and love! Every now and then it is nice to take an album out of the drawer and look at some old photos from some other times in our lives, wipe the dust from the cover and indulge in a little nostalgia. It’s fun to once again experience our first …

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A 3D high-resolution model for the perfect reconstruction of a historical portal During the construction of the city palace in Berlin, the desire was to transfer to the city itself, the reconstruction of the Liebkencht portal on a scale of 1: 1, with the aim of preserving the originality and historical significance of the building. …

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