Materials

Support removal can be an annoying part of post-processing in 3D printing. However, it does not have to be. If you have a dual-extruder 3D FDM 3D printer, or any other process that allows multi-material printing, you can take advantage…

When it comes to 3D printing, materials are key. The properties and characteristics of each material family (whether metals, plastics or ceramics) will significantly impact the resulting part. And knowing which material would be best suited is a critical step…

Materials manufacturer Elkem Silicones has announced the development of a 3D printing powder for electric motor components. More specifically, the material is an iron silicon powder that can be easily magnetized and demagnetized, thus enabling the creation of more resistant…

Multi-material 3D printing is, as the name implies, 3D printing several materials in one continuous printing process. It is not the same as multi-color printing, where one material is printed in several color variations. Although the visual result of multi-material…

SAMOROST, a visionary project led by the Czech 3D printed construction company Buřinka, unveiled an extraordinary collection of sustainable furniture crafted from mycelium at the international Designblok festival. This innovative reveal combines the forces of mycelium, additive manufacturing, and a…

Aluminum is one of the most popular metals in the field of industrial production and, more specifically, in additive manufacturing. It is a strong, lightweight metal alloy that offers an ideal combination of mechanical and thermal properties. Companies involved in…

A new report on the metal 3D printing market estimates that its revenues reached $2.85 billion in 2022, corresponding to year-on-year growth of 26%. Published by VoxelMatters Research, it underlines the importance of additive manufacturing machines in this sector. Indeed,…

It is no secret that ceramics are often used to make parts in various sectors. Indeed, they are often used in industries like aerospace, defense and industry thanks to their incredible properties and strength. Notably, ceramics are well-known for their…

Though the first thing that comes to mind for many when you mention ceramics is pottery or porcelain, technical ceramics are actually some of the strongest and toughest materials on Earth. Broken into two categories, oxides and non-oxides, the main…

What if you could 3D print wool? The range of materials compatible with 3D technologies conitnue to surprise us, with everything from coffee to beer available! Now, in a project led by a Dutch designer, Christien Meindertsma, a tailor-made robotic…

Plastics are without doubt one of the most widely used material families in additive manufacturing. Compatible with a wide variety of processes, they offer multiple properties and characteristics to parts, whether those are destined to be prototypes, tooling or end-use…

It’s time once again for a new article in the #Working3D series, wherein we present the various professions in the additive manufacturing industry. But no material, no print – that’s why this time we’re taking a closer look at the…