3D Technologies

3D printing, like any manufacturing method, does not come without problems. Besides stringing in 3D printing, where unwanted thin filament threads are stretched between non-printed areas, thus creating ‘strings’ of material, there is also ghosting. You may have heard of…

Both plastic and metal are key materials within many 3D printing processes and applications. When combined to make plastic-metal composites, the properties are modified to apply to a number of fields as the final product has metal and plastic integrated…

Lab-grown meat is created by the reproduction of meat (animal muscle) cells in vitro. The process has great potential to offer eco-friendly and ethical meat to those who require the nutritional benefits of the food source but who take issue…

Every year post-processing solution manufacturer PostProcess Technologies unveils a study on the post-processing market including trends, challenges and opportunities for users. In this 4th edition for 2022, the results are constant from previous years: post-processing remains a time-consuming step that…

In 1986, Charles Hull filed one of the first commercial patents in the 3D printing sector for stereolithography (SLA), a process which uses a laser to polymerize photosensitive resins, layer by layer. Since its invention, other photopolymerization methods have been…

Formnext 2022, the largest international trade fair dedicated to additive manufacturing, took place in mid-November this year. With more than 800 exhibitors and thousands of visitors from all over the world, the event was, once again, a major meeting place…

When it comes to 3D printing, as with any manufacturing process, it goes without saying that users will not always be completely satisfied with the results. It can often happen that, due to different circumstances, the 3D printed part does…

The rapidly-increasing commercialization in the 3D printing arena has already led to massive growth in specific verticals like ceramics and metal. A recent report suggested that the ceramic 3D printing market could reach 384 million USD by 2025. The metal…

A few days ago, the manufacturer Raise3D announced an important upgrade for its FDM 3D printers, more specifically for its Pro3 Series (Pro3 and Pro3 Plus). Named the Hyper Speed Upgrade Kit (or HUK3), the solution is designed to significantly…

At Formnext, both users and exhibitors are able to enjoy a place where all innovations in the field of additive manufacturing can be found: from materials to 3D printers and 3D scanners to post-processing and software solutions, everything is present!…

When it comes to benefits of 3D printing, two that are often mentioned are the ability to customize parts as well as to produce small to medium batches in a cost-effective manner. And that is certainly what Germany-based IBL Hydronic…

Founded in the United States by Benny Buller, Velo3D is known for its metal additive manufacturing solutions especially in sectors like aerospace. Not only do its solutions essentially eliminate the need for Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM), allowing for less…