3D Technologies

In additive manufacturing, avoiding print failures is paramount, no matter what technology is being used. And for both those starting out and experienced users, there are various traps that they can fall into which make their part not turn out…

There are numerous additive manufacturing technologies on the market today, each associated with different materials and very specific applications. In this guide, we’ll be talking about binder jetting, which is compatible with a variety of materials, including ceramics and metal.…

Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) falls under the umbrella of Directed Energy Deposition (DED) 3D printing. DED technology is a metal 3D printing technique that involves depositing a metal material in powder or wire form by means of a nozzle…

As 2023 comes to a close, it is once again time to reflect upon the 3D printing trends that have dominated since January. In general, this year was a turbulent and exciting one, not just in additive manufacturing but around…

Post-processing is a key stage in additive manufacturing. Indeed, there are a number of different methods used in the industry, which differ depending on the 3D technology used: depowdering, removal of supports and coloring, among others. Now it’s time to…

Trio Labs is an American company that has developed a metal additive manufacturing technology capable of designing parts on a microscopic scale. Called Resin Infused Powder Lithography, it can achieve a resolution of 5 microns, making it possible to design…

When it comes to 3D printing, one of the most daunting aspects for all levels, whether absolute beginners or professionals, is print failures. One technology which is particularly notorious for this is FDM 3D printing as so many different aspects…

A new report on the metal 3D printing market estimates that its revenues reached $2.85 billion in 2022, corresponding to year-on-year growth of 26%. Published by VoxelMatters Research, it underlines the importance of additive manufacturing machines in this sector. Indeed,…

Could you imagine a world where it would be possible to 3D print organs or tissues directly inside your body? Although this might sound like the most outlandish science fiction, researchers at Duke University and Harvard Medical School may have…

Nano- and microscale 3D printing offers design freedom and efficiency, paving the way for numerous pioneering innovations, particularly in the fields of micro-optics and micromechanics. In turn, these achievements drive new developments, promoting technological progress. As a result, the commercialization…

As you may know, before starting a printing process, it is first necessary to obtain a 3D digital model of a part. Perhaps the best-known modeling method is computer-aided design (CAD). It can be used to create individual models with…

“How can we provide our customers with the best possible support for their tasks with a new machine?” – This question is at the beginning of all product development at ALPHA LASER GmbH. The company has set itself forth as…