Materials

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…

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…

Metal is currently one of the most sought-after materials in additive manufacturing processes. Not surprisingly, its excellent properties make it the ideal choice for the most demanding applications in terms of performance and strength. In this article, we will focus…

ASA (Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate) is an amorphous thermoplastic similar to ABS: the main difference is that it is an acrylic elastomer, whereas ABS is a butadiene elastomer. It is found in filament form for FDM / FFF 3D printing. In…

Industries are increasingly searching for new and advanced materials and processes to improve their products, and the aerospace sector is no exception. The industry’s needs are evolving rapidly with the introduction of more stringent requirements. Thus, they demand new technologies…

Polyetherketoneketone, better known by its acronym PEKK, is a semi-crystalline thermoplastic that is increasingly used in the additive manufacturing market. Often compared to PEEK, it belongs to the same family – the PAEK family – known for its mechanical and…

After a quick overview of post-processing in 3D printing, it’s time go even deeper into the topic, starting with one of the first steps that takes place immediately after printing. This is the cleaning of the part, which involves both…

When it comes to 3D printing polymers, it can be hard to decide which one to use. This is the case for pretty much any 3D printing technology, but especially for beginners or hobbyists using FDM/FFF 3D printing for whom…