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4. Nova3D Printing Technology Glossary
Nova3D Technology
A technology which relies on curing photopolymers layer after layer. The UV
LCD technology involves projecting images of successive layers on the underside of the vat
with liquid resin and curing them using backlight from a UV lamp.
NovaMaker
NovaMaker is an app developed by Nova3D, it prepares a model for 3D printing by
generating the file in the .CWS format. NovaMaker allows the users to change and adjust the
print settings, such as the size of the model, layer thickness, or how many support structures
will be generated. The last step is to transfer the file to the printer’s storage over Wi-Fi
/Ethernet cable or by using a USB flash drive.
Firmware
The software programmed into Nova3D printers, which controls and monitors all the data
in the device.
FEP Film
A transparent foil which is installed in the rack attached to the resin vat. It creates a clean
way for the UV light to quickly and precisely cure liquid resin during the whole printing
process. The FEP film requires replacement once it becomes stretched or deformed.
LCD Screen
The flat-panel display essential for 3D printing in the UV LCD technology. It is