Materials

Materials for additive manufacturing are increasingly varied and vast, and depending on the target technologies and applications they can be used in a number of different forms. Materials research is also an increasingly important focus for manufacturing companies some of…

If you want to print objects with complex geometries, steep overhangs, long bridges and cavities, you cannot avoid support structures. With powder-based printing technologies, these are not required, as the powder itself is able to support the printed structure. However,…

In recent years, 3D printed structures and housing construction projects have been growing around the world both in scale and scope. Depending on the materials used, 3D printed buildings offer multiple advantages over conventional construction, including fire resistance, local or…

Sustainability in construction has become a global imperative, urging the industry to seek innovative solutions to reduce its environmental impact. RENCA, a pioneer in sustainable geopolymer materials for 3D printing in construction, has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by using their…

Over the past few years, high performance thermoplastics have become a widely discussed topic in 3D printing with the market for them growing rapidly. These materials are attractive in the sector for their strength and lightness and there are a…

In recent years, composite 3D printing has grown rapidly in popularity. In a composite material, at least two different materials are joined together with separate purposes. One material serves as the matrix and is intended to maintain the structure, while…

Belonging to the sulfone family, polyethersulfone, or PESU, is a high performance material which has a unique thermal profile in the world of thermoplastics. Very heat resistant, it is an amorphous polymer which, while displaying interesting properties for many industries,…

PVA, or polyvinyl alcohol, is a material widely used in the 3D printing industry due to its ability to dissolve in water. In particular, it is used for the creation of print supports when using FDM dual extruder machines. This…

A plastic is a material made from synthetic or semi-synthetic compounds that is malleable (capable of changing its shape). Most plastics on the market are entirely synthetic and are commonly derived from petroleum chemicals. However, given the growing concern for…

The advent of 3D printing has brought about a transformative revolution in the fields of design and manufacturing. And now, with the emergence of 3D printed carbon fiber composites, a whole new realm of possibilities is unfolding. Carbon fiber, which…

As issues related to global warming continue to arise, people around the world are constantly searching for solutions to our environmental concerns. One notable one is seeking ways to address the growing waste issue, with the World Bank estimating that…

Today, there are a wide variety of materials that are compatible with additive manufacturing technologies, from thermoplastics to metals, ceramics and photosensitive resins. The largest family of these materials is polymers, which can be found in different forms depending on…