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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

06/07/2020

How to choose the correct hotend

Currently there are several hotel options on the market, as well as different spare parts and accessories for each of them. With so many options, it can be difficult to select and configure the most suitable option for each user or application. In this post we explain what a hotend consists of and how to select the most suitable one.

How to choose the correct hotend

24/06/2020

How to improve low-end FDM 3D printers

In general, most people start in the world of 3D printing through low-end economic printers. Despite the fact that some of these printers are good value for money, they have certain limitations, especially when using more advanced or technical materials. In this post we tell you how to improve these printers in order to give them advanced use and continue to delve into the world of 3D printing.

How to improve low-end FDM 3D printers

17/06/2020

Direct extrusion and Bowden systems

Two of the most important components of a FDM 3D printer are the extruder and the hotend. There are two types of FDM 3D printers depending on how these two elements are located: Direct extrusion systems and Bowden systems. In this article we explain what each one consists of and how to decide which is the ideal for each user.

Direct extrusion and Bowden systems

09/06/2020

Success case of SLS technology implementation with Sinterit Lisa in service bureau

Since its launch on the market, the Sinterit Lisa 3D printer has been a great revolution, becoming a viable option for many companies that, like Eceleni, a service-bureau specialized in the production of prototypes, have opted for the application of SLS technology. . Eloy Bautista, its Technical Director, tells us about his experience.

Success case of SLS technology implementation with Sinterit Lisa in service bureau

03/06/2020

How to choose the most appropriate technology: FDM, SLA and SLS

Although the best known 3D printing technology is FDM, in recent years SLA and SLS technologies have also become popular. The appearance of affordable desktop format equipment, such as those produced by Sinterit or Formlabs, has made the criteria for choosing one technology or the other to be mainly technical and not so much economic.

How to choose the most appropriate technology: FDM, SLA and SLS

28/05/2020

The importance of isotropy in 3D printing

When it comes to producing mechanical or structural components using 3D printing, it is very important to know what degree of isotropy can be achieved with each technology, as this will help predict its mechanical behavior. In this post we explain what isotropy is and if it is possible to obtain it with the main 3D printing technologies.

The importance of isotropy in 3D printing