Materials

If you are reading this, you have probably taken the plunge and purchased your first resin 3D printer. But now it’s time to consider another crucial element: the choice of resin. The resin you use plays a decisive role in…

Glass or crystal is a hard, brittle, transparent and amorphous inorganic material found in nature, although it can also be man-made. In additive manufacturing, it is an unusual material, but one that can be processed to create original glass parts,…

In recent years, additive manufacturing has seen a surge in focus on sustainability, driven by the combined efforts of industry leaders and organizations like the Additive Manufacturer Green Trade Association (AMGTA). Last week, a research study shed light on the…

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…