Materials

Nylon, also known as polyamide (PA), is a group of thermoplastic polymers or plastics frequently used in 3D printing. Nylon is particularly appreciated for its ability to withstand high mechanical stress, and its resistance to heat, tearing and abrasion. This…

Last week, VoxelMatters Research published its market report on composite additive manufacturing in 2023. The market research and consultancy arm aims, with its regularly published reports, to provide important insights into additive manufacturing and identify industry trends. For the report…

In response to the relentless quest for environmentally-friendly production processes, several research initiatives have sought to improve existing 3D printing materials or develop new ones, but printing these can still be a challenge. To resolve this obstacle, researchers from MIT’s…

As defined by Merriam-Webster, if a material is flame retardant, it is “made or treated so as to resist burning.” Or in simpler words, in contrast to flame resistance, where something can operate as normal within fire conditions, anything that is…

FDM/FFF 3D printing is becoming increasingly popular, especially for private use. Whether at home or in the office, 3D printing with filaments can not only be a handy way to create everyday objects, it also gives free rein to creativity…

3D printing is gaining ground in many areas, including aerospace and defense. Already, additive manufacturing has been used to produce parts for Boeing’s combat helicopters and satellite antennas in space. In addition, research projects on the subject of 3D printing…

A 3D printing process that is particularly relevant for the repair or coating of metal objects such as damaged jet aircraft turbine blades is directed energy deposition (DED). It is widely used in sectors such as aerospace, automotive, shipping and…

The term wax 3D printing is somewhat misleading, as in fact should be considered indirect 3D printing. In other words, 3D printing is not used to manufacture the final part, but as a step in the process. Wax 3D printing…

Though much focus in additive manufacturing is on the processes themselves, materials play a huge role in the final properties and characteristics of a part. It is for this reason that more and more we are seeing research and development…

There is now a wide variety of processes in the field of innovative 3D printing technology. One of these is so-called two-photon polymerization (2PP), which is often used in applications for 3D printing in the micrometer range, such as in…

Aramid fiber is a synthesized polyamide widely used in additive manufacturing and characterized by its high strength. It was first developed in 1965 by chemist Stephanie Kwolek, a pioneer in polymer research who won several patents and awards during her…

Sustainable materials are increasingly in the spotlight as both companies and research teams try to find more eco-friendly alternatives for different industries. One of the sectors that places most emphasis on this quest for sustainability is the construction industry. This…