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27/07/2022

Delta 3D Printers

In this post we will talk about delta 3D printers, their advantages and disadvantages as well as their differences and similarities with Cartesian 3D printers. In addition, we will show you some of the best rated Delta 3D printers on the market.

Delta 3D Printers

25/05/2022

Which voltage to choose: 12 V or 24 V?

The most common operating voltage of DC devices is 12 V or 24 V. Both voltages have their benefits but the most important thing is to match the 3D printer’s output voltage to that of the hotend, the extruder, fans or heatbeds. Overpowering or underpowering of the components can have serious consequences.

Which voltage to choose: 12 V or 24 V?

18/05/2022

3D Print with Conductive Filaflex

Conductive filaments are ideal for manufacturing electrically conductive parts or components and for creating wearable devices. Based on its capabilities, results with beneficial properties for many industries will be obtained. The Spanish company Recreus is committed to this material and offers the user a series of tips when using its Conductive Filaflex filament.

3D Print with Conductive Filaflex

05/05/2022

How to recycle masks using Filastruder

Face masks have been part of our lives for years in this pandemic. Now that their use is finally no longer mandatory, old concerns arise: what to do with all that waste? Researchers at several universities seem to have come up with an ingenious solution: turn them into filament for 3D printers.

How to recycle masks using Filastruder

05/10/2022

Top 5 free laminating software

Lamination is a key process in FDM 3D printing. In this article, you can find a selection of the 5 most used and recommended free lamination software for FDM 3D printer users at the moment.

Top 5 free laminating software

19/04/2022

What does 3D printing contribute to the aerospace industry?

Additive manufacturing revolutionizes aerospace by providing strength, reliability, speed, and cost reduction. This post explores 3D printing's advantages over traditional methods like injection molding and CNC machining.

What does 3D printing contribute to the aerospace industry?

13/04/2022

4D printing: The Future of 3D printing

3D printing is an established concept that everyone is familiar with. However, engineers and researchers are trying to add another dimension to it and some projects have already succeeded. Hand in hand with 3D printing comes 4D printing. This technology is characterised by the inclusion of a new variable: time.

4D printing: The Future of 3D printing

04/04/2022

Basic parameters of lamination.

This post covers essential lamination parameters and their functions, including material-dependent, print profile-defining, and hardware-defined parameters, ensuring comprehensive and efficient print profiles with proper speed and support configuration.

Basic parameters of lamination.

22/03/2023

Basic settings and maintenance of a resin 3D printer

LED-LCD-based resin 3D printers are significantly simpler than other technologies such as FDM or SLS. However, they also require regular calibration and maintenance.

Basic settings and maintenance of a resin 3D printer

01/04/2022

Pellet extruders: Is the direct mixing of pellets with additives possible?

Fused granulate fabrication (pellets) is the primary method in plastic compounding, offering cost-effective custom blends with polymer bases and color/additive masterbatches. A pellet extruder with mixing screws is used for melt blending.

Pellet extruders: Is the direct mixing of pellets with additives possible?

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

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