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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

27/04/2022

3D printing technologies for ESD-safe products

Electrostatic discharge is a phenomenon quite common in everyday life. While harmless to humans, ESD events can have dire consequences in environments with sensitive electronics or potentially explosive atmospheres. Discover the accessories that ensure safe discharge of electrostatic discharges.

3D printing technologies for ESD-safe products

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.

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?

23/03/2022

Basic hotend maintenance

The hotend is probably the component of the FDM 3D printer that requires the most maintenance. This article explains the maintenance guidelines to keep it in good condition to ensure good print quality and minimise the risk of failure.

Basic hotend maintenance

15/03/2022

PLA finishes: Matte, Glossy and Silk

As 3D printing applications continue to expand beyond science, medicine and technology, new aesthetic needs and products are emerging to meet them. In this article we will discuss the different PLA finishes - matte, gloss and silk - and their applications in art, design, architecture and civil work.

PLA finishes: Matte, Glossy and Silk

02/03/2022

Manufacturing prototypes with 3D printing

The advances that have taken place in recent years have allowed many companies to have 3D printers in their facilities for the manufacture of prototypes or final parts. This article outlines the advantages of this manufacturing method for prototyping and how to choose the right technology according to the requirements of the application.

Manufacturing prototypes with 3D printing

18/02/2022

What role do flexible filaments play in the fashion industry

FDM 3D printing is of great benefit to the fashion industry. Whether for the manufacture of prototypes or tools, fabrics or shoes, this manufacturing technology offers numerous advantages such as freedom of design or the possibility of using innovative materials.

What role do flexible filaments play in the fashion industry

14/02/2022

How to dye 3D printed parts with polyamide

The dyeing of 3D printed parts with polyamide offers the user great design freedom and the possibility of achieving customised finishes and colours. This article details all the steps to follow to achieve a uniform finish in the dyeing of 3D printed parts with nylon.

How to dye 3D printed parts with polyamide

07/02/2022

Microfusion from 3D-printed parts with burn-out resins

The use of castable resins in the jewellery industry is a major breakthrough, saving costs and speeding up production times. This article explains the complete microfusion process using 3D printed parts with burn-out resins to replace traditional wax-cut models.

Microfusion from 3D-printed parts with burn-out resins