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22/11/2023

High speed FDM 3D printing with supports

BASF and Xioneer join efforts to validate the Xioneer VXL soluble support filaments for the BASF Ultrafuse materials, thsus solving one of the limitations in high speed FDM 3D printing - the lack of specialized support materials that could keep up with the elevated extrusion speeds.

High speed FDM 3D printing with supports

14/11/2023

Raise3D introduces the DF2 Solution at Formnext

Raise 3D announces the DF2 Solution at Formnext, marking a significant milestone for their professional and industrial solutions.

Raise3D introduces the DF2 Solution at Formnext

28/08/2023

The range of dental resins from Formlabs

Discover the wide range of dental resins from the brand Formlabs.

The range of dental resins from Formlabs

21/08/2023

The range of engineering resins from Formlabs

Discover the wide range of materials and applications of Formlabs' engineering resins.

The range of engineering resins from Formlabs

19/07/2023

How much can you print from 1kg of SLS powder?

The main advantage of compact SLS 3D printers is material efficiency. With the proper laminating, printing and post-processing practices, the production costs can be further optimized and 1 kg of SLS powder can be used to its maximum potential.

How much can you print from 1kg of SLS powder?

05/07/2023

Zetamix in laboratories: microwave sintering

Microwave sintering presents numerous advantages over conventional sintering but it has its limitations too. Read how the French CRISMAT labs overcame those in a microwave sintering experiment featuring susceptors 3D printed with the Zetamix White Zirconia filament.

Zetamix in laboratories: microwave sintering

21/06/2023

Gadgets, games and crafts with FDM 3D printing

FDM 3D printing is one of the most accessible additive manufacturing technologies for those who want to create their own personalized functional gadgets, decorations, toys, games, dioramas and more. Find out what and how you can make with your FDM 3D printer.

Gadgets, games and crafts with FDM 3D printing

02/05/2023

High-speed 3D printing

Recently, the concept of high-speed FFF 3D printing has become very popular with the launch of the Hyper FFF kit for Raise3D's Pro3 series, followed by high-speed print features on the Bambulab X1, Ankermake M5, Prusa MK4 and Creality K1. Are these promises of up to 5 times faster print speeds without compromising on quality realistic?

High-speed 3D printing

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

19/04/2023

Small details and thin walls. Limitations of FDM technology

When designing and preparing parts for 3D printing it is very important to take into account the resolution limit of our equipment. It is advisable to avoid elements with a smaller size, as the printing quality of these elements will be very low and in many cases, the laminating software itself will omit them.

Small details and thin walls. Limitations of FDM technology

12/04/2023

3D printing temperatures and optimisation

The printing temperature of a given filament depends not only on the type of material, but also on the printing conditions. Printing speed, nozzle diameter, extruder type or the distance between the extruder and the hotend have a considerable influence on the optimum printing temperature

3D printing temperatures and optimisation

05/04/2023

Thermistors and thermocouples. Types and common problems

Thermistors are the most common and simplest sensor to implement, as they are connected directly to the printer board, while thermocouples are composed of a bimetallic junction that varies its conductivity depending on the temperature. This post explains the types on the market and the common problems with these sensors.

Thermistors and thermocouples. Types and common problems