TechnologyAugust 22, 2026
extrusion
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Definition
The process of pushing a material through a shaped die or opening to create a continuous object with a fixed cross-section, such as the plastic thread used in 3D printing.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'extrudere,' meaning 'to push out' or 'thrust out,' formed by the prefix 'ex-' (out) and 'trudere' (to thrust).
In the news
The article uses this term to describe the printer's 'end effector' mechanism, which pushes heated plastic to form 3D printed layers.
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