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17/02/2021

10 reasons to choose desktop SLS 3D printing

SLS 3D printing technology is currently the most advanced. We give you 10 reasons to bet on it.

10 reasons to choose desktop SLS 3D printing

10/02/2021

Silencio, a 3D printed book

"Silencio", a 3D printed tactile book that seeks to democratise reading to make it accessible to everyone.

Silencio, a 3D printed book

02/02/2021

Open and closed solutions in 3D printing

There are 3D printer manufacturers that offer closed systems limited to the company's own products while others follow a more open philosophy. However, not everything is black and white and the choice of one model or the other depends on the type of user and their needs.

Open and closed solutions in 3D printing

20/01/2021

FDM 3D printing construction volume

There is a popular belief that the larger the build volume of an FDM printer the better. However, a closer look at this reveals certain drawbacks that can tip the balance in favour of small format printers.

FDM 3D printing construction volume

05/11/2020

Glossary of terms related to the environment

The search for materials with low environmental impact has encouraged various initiatives and the development of new 3D printing materials, leading to the production of innovative filaments with mechanical properties that resemble those of ABS, or with representative characteristics or physical properties that differentiate them from other materials.

Glossary of terms related to the environment

23/09/2020

Advanced resins for 3D printing

In recent years, the emergence of advanced resins has made 3D resin printing a viable option in many industrial and professional applications, not only in the fields of dentistry and jewellery, but also in medicine.

Advanced resins for 3D printing

10/09/2020

Resin 3D Printers: SLA, DLP and LED-LCD

Resin 3D printers have been gaining popularity in recent years thanks to the emergence of new technologies that have reduced their cost and increased printing speed. Today there are three main technologies: SLA, DLP and LED-LCD. In this post we will explain what each one consists of and which are its advantages and disadvantages.

Resin 3D Printers: SLA, DLP and LED-LCD

27/08/2020

Characteristics and manufacturing guidelines of Filamet ™ metallic filaments

Guidelines, characteristics and properties of Filamet filaments from The Virtual Foundry to achieve all-metal parts through 3D FDM printing.

Characteristics and manufacturing guidelines of Filamet ™ metallic filaments

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

04/08/2020

How to print in 3D on several colors or materials with only one extruder?

Most desktop FDM 3D printers have only one extruder, so the user "loses" the option of combining several filaments; for example when printing complex parts using one construction filament and one support filament or in case the part requires to integrate several colors.

How to print in 3D on several colors or materials with only one extruder?

29/07/2020

3D printing in fashion

3D printed fashion ranges from dresses to accessories to shoes. 3D printing has been a before and after in the fashion industry; and its application has been increasing in recent years. 3D modeling and additive manufacturing have brought numerous advantages to the creative process, being used for both prototyping and final part production.

3D printing in fashion

23/07/2020

3D printing in jewelry

Jewelry making has always been a traditional process, supported by different technological advances. To date, no technological advance has had as much impact on the jewelry industry as 3D printing or additive manufacturing.

3D printing in jewelry