Robotics

Into the Deep — ROV Pressure Housings: Challenges & Breakthroughs | Nylon 3D Printing Service (SLS PA12) Marine robotics teams love PA12 for fast, tough parts. But can a Nylon 3D printing service deliver a real ROV pressure pod you trust beyond the pool? Yes—if you design, seal, and test with the ocean in mind. This practical guide distills lessons from field builds, materials data, and sealing standards so engineers can prototype faster and procurement can buy with confidence. ...

Oil & Gas Pipeline Inspection Robots: MJF PA11-ESD Protective Housings and Treads TL;DR — For pipeline inspection robots, PA11-based nylon printed on industrial powder-bed systems (e.g., MJF/LS) delivers a rare mix of impact toughness, abrasion resistance, and chemical durability. When static control is required around sensors and electronics, ESD-modified PA11 or ESD print modes keep charge in check, with practical surface resistivity targets in the 10^5–10^9 Ω/sq range. Always validate ESD after post-processing (dyeing, vapor smoothing), and re-test in your worst-case humidity/temperature. ...