Materials

High-performance polymers (HPP) have been used in industry for several decades, particularly in injection molding and machining. However, in recent years, they have ceased to be materials exclusive to traditional engineering and have made their appearance in additive manufacturing. This…

3D printing in construction is rapidly gaining ground. According to Precedence Research, the market is valued at 15.43 billion dollars in 2025 and is projected to reach 1.4 trillion dollars by 2034. This technology offers solutions to some of the…

Copper, sand, alumide… we have already discussed many materials used in additive manufacturing. Today, we are focusing on titanium. It is a transition metal that is never found in its pure form in nature. To extract it, minerals such as…

Since 2016, the Dutch company 3devo has been developing innovative solutions to accelerate the research, testing, and development of polymer materials. Known for its compact, all-in-one extrusion systems featuring a signature vertical extrusion design, the company offers machines that create…

Efforts to establish a permanent human presence on the Moon are moving forward. One of the major projects aiming to accomplish this feat is, for example, NASA’s Artemis program. As you can imagine, this goal brings with it countless challenges,…

Resins play a central role in many 3D printing technologies. In fact, the very first 3D printing method—stereolithography(SLA)—relies on a UV-sensitive liquid resin that solidifies when exposed to ultraviolet light. This process, known as photopolymerization, is a hallmark of resin…

In critical applications, fire safety is non-negotiable—and 3D printing is rising to the challenge. In recent years, we’ve seen a surge in fire- and flame-retardant materials tailored for additive manufacturing, available as filaments, resins and powders. These materials are designed…

Cobalt-chromium (or cobalt-chrome) is a metal alloy that has gained prominence in a variety of industrial applications, particularly in additive manufacturing. With its unique combination of strength and durability, cobalt-chrome is ideal for creating parts that require high precision and…

Alumina, also known as aluminum oxide, is a technical ceramic material that occurs naturally in bauxite, a rock that also contains iron oxide. Bauxite is typically purified using Bayer’s process, which extracts a white powder that can then be transformed…

Glass is a material that we encounter every day, and it can be found in many forms. It also has interesting characteristics for numerous applications: transparency, chemical inertness, electrical insulation, heat resistance and recyclability. However, despite its advantages, it is…

Do you want to 3D print your parts, but can’t decide between polymers or metals? When it comes to 3D printing, there’s one material that combines the best of both worlds: alumide. This is an interesting option that involves combining…

Zirconia, or zirconium dioxide (ZrO2), is a crystalline ceramic material renowned for its excellent resistance to impact and wear, as well as for its aesthetic qualities. Most often machined, notably for dental applications, zirconia can also be 3D printed to…