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 March 03, 2026

## [Unlocking the Power of Giant SLA Prints: Why Size Matters in 3D Manufacturing](https://3dprinting.rpamerica.us/blog/unlocking-the-power-of-giant-sla-prints)

Posted by [Dean Diermeier](https://3dprinting.rpamerica.us/blog/author/dean-diermeier)

If you've ever wondered how 3D printing could handle something as massive as a car bumper or a full-sized drone body without piecing it together like a puzzle, you're in for a treat. Our latest SLA (Stereolithography) technology allows us to produce...

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 November 01, 2021

## [5 Signs a Stereolithography 3D Printer Needs Service](https://3dprinting.rpamerica.us/blog/signs-a-stereolithography-3d-printer-needs-service)

Posted by [Matt Zimmerman](https://3dprinting.rpamerica.us/blog/author/matt-zimmerman)

As the original method of additive manufacturing, stereolithography (SLA) is a widely adopted form of 3D printing. This resin-based printing process has experienced more than three decades of technological innovations and advancements. While...

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 January 28, 2021

## [Applications for Stereolithography 3D Printing: What You Need to Know](https://3dprinting.rpamerica.us/blog/applications-for-stereolithography-3d-printing)

Posted by [Matt Zimmerman](https://3dprinting.rpamerica.us/blog/author/matt-zimmerman)

The most crucial step in bringing an additive operation in house is determining the most appropriate technology for your application. With applications including form and function prototyping, investment casting, pattern and mold making, wind tunnel...

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 August 14, 2020

## [Dos and Don'ts of Proper Part Orientation When Setting Up SLA Builds](https://3dprinting.rpamerica.us/blog/dos-and-donts-of-proper-part-orientation-when-setting-up-sla-builds)

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If you’ve been working with [stereolithography](https://rpamerica.us/equipment/stereolithography-printers/) for very long, you’ve almost certainly encountered the challenges of part orientation and the balance of considerations between certain structural necessities and the time and cost of production. Having...

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 April 21, 2020

## [Linamar Accelerates Product Development through Additive Manufacturing](https://3dprinting.rpamerica.us/blog/linamar-accelerates-product-development-through-additive-manufacturing)

Posted by [RP America](https://3dprinting.rpamerica.us/blog/author/rp-america)

[Linamar Corporation](https://www.linamar.com/) (Guelph, Ontario) is a global manufacturer of automotive parts that uses additive manufacturing (AM) to deliver solutions for their customers efficiently and cost-effectively. At McLaren Engineering, Linamar’s Product Engineering...

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