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15/03/2022

PLA finishes: Matte, Glossy and Silk

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.

PLA finishes: Matte, Glossy and Silk

26/04/2023

Shrinkage of parts in 3D printing and Warping

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.

Shrinkage of parts in 3D printing and Warping

18/02/2022

What role do flexible filaments play in the fashion industry

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.

What role do flexible filaments play in the fashion industry

07/02/2022

Microfusion from 3D-printed parts with burn-out resins

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.

Microfusion from 3D-printed parts with burn-out resins

22/06/2021

FDM 3D Printing Success Story with Adura X

There are a multitude of materials with advanced properties, perfect for applications in sectors such as engineering. RGNT-Motorcycles has chosen Adura X filament for the manufacture of its motorbike parts, here's why.

FDM 3D Printing Success Story with Adura X

08/06/2021

PPprint and the manufacture of 3D printed polypropylene parts with FDM technology

Polypropylene (PP) is one of today's most valued plastic materials, but offers certain difficulties when it comes to 3D printing. PPprint offers a range of products to optimise the process of 3D printing parts from this material.

PPprint and the manufacture of 3D printed polypropylene parts with FDM technology

20/04/2021

Z-ULTRAT: beyond ABS

Z-ULTRAT is one of the innovative materials developed by Zortrax. This blend of ABS and PC has a lot to offer both in the manufacture of functional prototypes and in the production of final parts.

Z-ULTRAT: beyond ABS

05/04/2021

5 innovative materials for FDM 3D printing

Compilation of the 5 most innovative and original materials for FDM 3D printing today, either for specific properties or for offering a differentiated finish.

5 innovative materials for FDM 3D printing

01/03/2021

Soluble filaments for support

Nowadays it is possible to find a multitude of soluble filaments for support, however it can often be difficult to choose the most suitable one. In this post we explain the different alternatives available and how to select the most suitable one.

Soluble filaments for support

19/08/2020

Case Study: Nylon AF80

Tomas Feřtek, a research engineer at the Institute of Geology, has used 3D printing to produce mechanical sensor mounts, sensor bodies, and motors for high-pressure chambers; using Fillamentum Nylon AF80 filament.

Case Study: Nylon AF80

01/10/2019

How to get all-metal parts with 3D FDM printing

With the Filamet metal filaments of The Virtual Foundry, consisting of a base metal and a biodegradable and ecological polymer (PLA), and an oven sintering process, it is now possible to obtain all-metal parts using 3D FDM printing.

How to get all-metal parts with 3D FDM printing

04/02/2019

PETG vs ABS vs ASA

PETG and ABS belong to the group of the most consumed materials in the field of 3D printing FDM / FFF, the first for its balance between strength and ease of printing and the second for its great use in the world of the industry since years. The ASA is attracting more and more consumers, above all those who need a high mechanical and environmental resistance.

PETG vs ABS vs ASA