Materials

3D printing has evolved by leaps and bounds, and today the possibility of printing in various colours and materials is no longer exclusive to industrial technologies, thanks to multi-material FDM printers and upgrade kits.

Discover the wide range of materials and applications of Formlabs' engineering resins.

Discover the wide range of dental resins from the brand Formlabs.

THE FILAMENT PLA by Spectrum Filaments is a PLA filament designed to offer a simple and effective 3D printing experience, with an incredible quality-price ratio.

The Nexa3D ultrafast open-materials XiP desktop 3D printer and an ample portfolio of professional 3D printing resins offer truly competitive and cost-efficient resin 3D printing solutions for various industrial applications.

In order to be able to print in 3D FFF each layer on top of the previous one, it is usual to use printed support structures that serve as a support base for the previous elements. These structures are known as supports and in this post we will see each type, their configuration parameters and the problems that soluble supports can present.

With the appearance of new types of resin for 3D printing, specific applications arise that require the use of specific materials. In sectors such as dental, engineering or jewellery, we must pay attention to the specific properties of the resin in order to make the correct selection.

Electrostatic discharge is a phenomenon quite common in everyday life. While harmless to humans, ESD events can have dire consequences in environments with sensitive electronics or potentially explosive atmospheres. Discover the accessories that ensure safe discharge of electrostatic discharges.

As 3D printing applications continue to expand beyond science, medicine and technology, new aesthetic needs and products are emerging to meet them. In this article we will discuss the different PLA finishes - matte, gloss and silk - and their applications in art, design, architecture and civil work.

During printing, high-temperature extruded plastic shrinks as it cools. Materials like PLA have low shrinkage (0.3%-0.5%), while others like nylon 12 can shrink up to 2%, and PVDF up to 4%, leading to deformations in parts.

FDM 3D printing is of great benefit to the fashion industry. Whether for the manufacture of prototypes or tools, fabrics or shoes, this manufacturing technology offers numerous advantages such as freedom of design or the possibility of using innovative materials.

The use of castable resins in the jewellery industry is a major breakthrough, saving costs and speeding up production times. This article explains the complete microfusion process using 3D printed parts with burn-out resins to replace traditional wax-cut models.