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31/08/2018

Is your 3D printer compatible with advanced materials?

The world of 3D printing is constantly advancing and there are more and more materials on the market. Thanks to the uninterrupted development of this technology, it has born a new and advanced category of materials and 3D printers.

Is your 3D printer compatible with advanced materials?

27/07/2018

PAEK filaments in 3D printing

We explain the characteristics and main uses of the advanced filaments PAEK, a family of semi-crystalline plastics that offer interesting industrial and commercial applications with 3D printing.

PAEK filaments in 3D printing

02/05/2018

How are FDM and SLA 3D printing technologies different?

3D printing isn't a recent technology as it seems, if not existing for many years, since 1986 when Chuck Hull, founder of 3D Systems, records the first 3D printer. This was a 3D SLA printer (StereoLithoGraphy), which uses a resin that solidifies by photopolymerization when a laser beam hits it.

How are FDM and SLA 3D printing technologies different?

15/03/2018

Risks when printing in 3D

Every user must take into account certain risks that may occur during 3D printing. The two main sources of risk and more common are on the one hand the gases released during the fusion of the material, and on the other the possible sources of fire by misuse of the 3D printer or the poor condition of the electronics of the same.

Risks when printing in 3D

28/02/2018

Types of 3D extruders and Hotend

The main function of the extruder is to move the filament from the reel to the HotEnd in the most precise way and at the speed suitable for 3D printing, but there are different classifications of the extruders. In this post we will analyze the main ones.

Types of 3D extruders and Hotend

23/01/2018

What 3D printer to buy? Advice from experts

When buying a 3D printer it's necessary to take into account certain factors that can significantly affect the quality of your printing pieces. Our experts give you their opinion so you can make the best choice.

What 3D printer to buy? Advice from experts

08/01/2018

What is retraction in 3D printing? Definition and adjustments

This article tries to clarify the concept of retraction in 3D printing as it's a very important parameter to achieve quality prints, without material depositions on the exterior face of the model, or threads between pieces that are printed at the same time.

What is retraction in 3D printing? Definition and adjustments

13/12/2017

What is the flow of 3D printing and how to adjust it

In this article we are going to comment on what the flow is as well as the importance it has in 3D printing. In addition, it explains how to calibrate this parameter so that the 3D printer gives the best possible results.

What is the flow of 3D printing and how to adjust it

13/11/2017

Which filament diameter is better: 1.75 mm or 3 mm?

The following article tries to clarify the differences between the filaments of diameter 1.75 mm and 3 mm (3 mm filament is the same diameter and 2.85 mm), a question that many users of 3D printing tend to have before acquiring a 3D printer.

Which filament diameter is better: 1.75 mm or 3 mm?

02/10/2017

Textures and special finishes: Wood takes 3D printing

Once again thanks to FFF/FDM technology and wood filaments, all users of 3D printers can realize their ideas quickly, economically and independently with a real wood finish on all their pieces.

Textures and special finishes: Wood takes 3D printing

13/09/2017

5 STL File Download Websites

STL files are most commonly used to make 3D models, ahead of OBJ files, by the vast majority of the 3D printing community.

5 STL File Download Websites

30/08/2017

Tips for 3D Printing: After Printing

To finish off the "Tips for 3D Printing" series, the following article focuses on tips after 3D printing, including how to separate the part from the base and cleaning the extruder after using materials that contain fibers, which are prone to generate jams, such as the PLA-Carbon Fiber.

Tips for 3D Printing: After Printing