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Discover the latest news, tips and tricks on 3D printing. We continually analyze and test new products and materials, in order to guarantee the traceability and quality of our entire catalog, sharing our conclusions and experience on our blog.

01/02/2023

Maintenance and conservation of resins

Light, temperature, oxygen and humidity are elements that affect the correct preservation of resins. Find out how to properly store and maintain your 3D printing resins in this blog post.

Maintenance and conservation of resins

25/01/2023

SLS Printing: Fundamentals and functioning

SLS (Selective Laser Sintering) uses powdered material for printing. It works by selectively "burning" designs into thin layers of the powder using a laser. Advantages include high precision, isotropic prints, no need for supports, excellent finish, and a variety of materials for printing.

SLS Printing: Fundamentals and functioning

18/01/2023

Industrial resin 3D printing with Nexa3D XiP

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.

Industrial resin 3D printing with Nexa3D XiP

11/01/2023

Preservation of 3D printing materials

The final quality of the printed parts is strongly influenced by the quality of the raw material used in the production of the filament, as well as by its conservation. This is because the more homogeneous and constant the filament properties are, the more uniform the extrusion will be and the better surface quality the final part will have.

Preservation of 3D printing materials

04/01/2023

Raft, Skirt and Brim. When to use each and how to configure them

This post deals with the Raft, Skirt and Brim elements, which are three additional printing components that can be configured during lamination and are generated automatically.

Raft, Skirt and Brim. When to use each and how to configure them

21/12/2022

Infill patterns in SLS

In SLS 3D printing, infill patterns determine the internal structure of printed parts, influencing their strength and material usage. By adjusting infill density and pattern, you can optimize structural integrity while minimizing material consumption.

Infill patterns in SLS

07/12/2022

Sinterit printer maintenance

To ensure optimum performance of Sinterit printers, the protective glass of the laser and pyrometer, the recoater guide, the linear bearing and the space under the cylinders must be cleaned regularly. Find out how to do it in this blog post.

Sinterit printer maintenance

30/11/2022

Materials for SLS. Use and conservation

Three key rules govern proper SLS powder storage: prevent contamination, maintain dry conditions, and refresh the powder periodically, particularly during extended printing sessions. Find out more in this blog post.

Materials for SLS. Use and conservation

14/11/2022

How to maintain the biocompatibility of a material when processing it

There are numerous certified biocompatible 3D printing materials, especially resins, available on the market. But the certified biocompatibility of a material does not mean a 3D printed piece will have the same properties.

How to maintain the biocompatibility of a material when processing it

02/11/2022

3D printing technologies in education, fundamentals and advantages of each one.

Printing 3D models encourages the development of skills by involving students in the process and getting them to adapt to changes and correct mistakes. In this way, learning is not only based on observation, but also on printing files that you have created yourself.

3D printing technologies in education, fundamentals and advantages of each one.

26/10/2022

Extrusion systems. Adjustments and maintenance.

The extruder is the element responsible for pulling the filament into the hotend in such a way that sufficient pressure is generated inside the hotend so that the molten material flows constantly and homogeneously through the nozzle.

Extrusion systems. Adjustments and maintenance.

19/10/2022

Positioning in SLS 3D printing

In SLS 3D printing, part orientation affects quality. Avoid overlapping layers and position openings upwards. Move parts in XY plane, tilt flat surfaces and blocks at 45° to prevent heat build-up.

Positioning in SLS 3D printing