Materials

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…

The process of 3D printing by extrusion, also known as deposition of molten material, is one of the most popular and commonly used methods in the additive manufacturing market. This is due to its ability to offer a wide range…

Polyoxymethylene, better known as POM, is a thermoplastic used that is considered to be engineer-grade due to its properties. Discovered in 1920, it is currently one of the most widely used materials for injection molding, after polypropylene (PP) and polyamide…

A year ago, NASA unveiled a new alloy that it claimed was more resistant and durable, potentially making it perfect for demanding aerospace applications. Called GRX-810, it was created through 3D printing and oxide dispersion, which would significantly improve its…

Polycarbonate, better known by its acronym PC, is a material known for its impact resistance and transparency. It is a lightweight yet strong thermoplastic that is ideal for a wide range of professional applications. When it comes to 3D printing,…

Polyether ether ketone, more commonly known as PEEK, is a semi-crystalline thermoplastic that is well known in the manufacturing industry for its mechanical properties. And for some years now, it has been a popular material in the additive manufacturing sector.…

Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) is an elastomer (synthetic plastic) that is characterized by its high flexibility and resistance during further processing and combines the properties of thermoplastics and elastomers. It can withstand much higher compressive and tensile forces than other common…

ABS or Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene is a thermoplastic polymer that is quite common for industrial applications. It is known especially for its high impact resistance at low temperatures and for creating lightweight parts. Adding to that, ABS plastic is also…

One of the biggest obstacles to widespread adoption of metal additive manufacturing is that we still have large gaps of understanding about what happens to the material during the process. More specifically, there are few tools which can show what…