3D Technologies

In the 3D printing landscape, the extruder configuration you choose can make all the difference between a successful, flawless print and a frustrating trial-and-error process. FDM 3D printing extruders come in a variety of shapes and forms, but despite the…

The synergy between additive manufacturing and the medical field is significantly growing. From crafting 3D printed blood vessels and implants to fabricating medication in pill form, these applications are expanding and causing a transformative shift in the medical sector. Throughout…

The use of pellets as a material for extrusion 3D printing is proving to be an increasingly viable technology. Already it is offered by a number of players in the market, particularly for large-format 3D printing. In fact, the benefits…

Although additive manufacturing is an increasingly democratized production tool, we can still find certain limitations in adoption. For example, industry in particular is experiencing an increasing need for precision in end-use parts. This is especially important for micro- and nanoscale…

There are a number of different technologies that can fit under the additive manufacturing umbrella. Though common ones like FDM and SLA are well-known in the industry, others may be more niche. Take for example, Laminated Object Manufacturing (LOM), a unique…

In recent years, the field of additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, has been rapidly gaining popularity across various industries. Its ability to offer customization, innovative design, and improved performance has led to its widespread adoption in diverse fields. Among…

Additive manufacturing offers a significant advantage in design freedom. However, this advantage can be jeopardized when the 3D printer lacks proper configuration or the design and modeling phase is not optimized. Consequently, a range of 3D printing issues may arise,…

In recent years, the combination of additive and subtractive manufacturing has gained in popularity, making a significant impact worldwide. Thanks to a number of technological advances, there are a wide variety of industries already benefiting from so-called “hybrid manufacturing” for…

3D printing has come a long way since its origins in the 1980s. Though originally used almost exclusively for rapid prototyping, over the past few years we have seen additive manufacturing technologies rapidly industrialize and be used for end-use parts…

3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, is a process in which thin layers of material are deposited one on top of the other to form an object. There are several printing techniques available today, grouped into seven main families…

After a quick overview of post-processing in 3D printing, it’s time go even deeper into the topic, starting with one of the first steps that takes place immediately after printing. This is the cleaning of the part, which involves both…

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…