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29/03/2021

3D printing to repopulate coral reefs

A research team from the University of Hong Kong is developing a system of 3D printed structures made from sustainable materials to aid coral reef replenishment.

3D printing to repopulate coral reefs

22/03/2021

PP3D, a filament with great medical and dental potential

Recreus PP3D filament is a material with great potential for medical and dental applications, providing the opportunity for these sectors to manufacture their own resources tailored to their needs.

PP3D, a filament with great medical and dental potential

17/03/2021

IdeaMaker, a powerful and simple laminating software

IdeaMaker, the powerful laminator developed by Raise 3D, expands its options by allowing the application of textures to model surfaces via a 2D image.

IdeaMaker, a powerful and simple laminating software

09/03/2021

PolyTerra: An ecofriendly PLA filament

Polymaker has opted for the development of a more environmentally friendly filament, taking care of every detail to create a sustainable and high quality product: PolyTerra.

PolyTerra: An ecofriendly PLA filament

22/02/2021

E-ring, a 3D printed device for glucose monitoring

Scientists at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens have developed a 3D printed device for patient-friendly and non-invasive glucose monitoring.

E-ring, a 3D printed device for glucose monitoring

17/02/2021

10 reasons to choose desktop SLS 3D printing

SLS 3D printing technology is currently the most advanced. We give you 10 reasons to bet on it.

10 reasons to choose desktop SLS 3D printing

10/02/2021

Silencio, a 3D printed book

"Silencio", a 3D printed tactile book that seeks to democratise reading to make it accessible to everyone.

Silencio, a 3D printed book

05/11/2020

Glossary of terms related to the environment

The search for materials with low environmental impact has encouraged various initiatives and the development of new 3D printing materials, leading to the production of innovative filaments with mechanical properties that resemble those of ABS, or with representative characteristics or physical properties that differentiate them from other materials.

Glossary of terms related to the environment

23/09/2020

Advanced resins for 3D printing

In recent years, the emergence of advanced resins has made 3D resin printing a viable option in many industrial and professional applications, not only in the fields of dentistry and jewellery, but also in medicine.

Advanced resins for 3D printing

10/09/2020

Resin 3D Printers: SLA, DLP and LED-LCD

Resin 3D printers have been gaining popularity in recent years thanks to the emergence of new technologies that have reduced their cost and increased printing speed. Today there are three main technologies: SLA, DLP and LED-LCD. In this post we will explain what each one consists of and which are its advantages and disadvantages.

Resin 3D Printers: SLA, DLP and LED-LCD

27/08/2020

Characteristics and manufacturing guidelines of Filamet ™ metallic filaments

Guidelines, characteristics and properties of Filamet filaments from The Virtual Foundry to achieve all-metal parts through 3D FDM printing.

Characteristics and manufacturing guidelines of Filamet ™ metallic filaments

04/08/2020

How to print in 3D on several colors or materials with only one extruder?

Most desktop FDM 3D printers have only one extruder, so the user "loses" the option of combining several filaments; for example when printing complex parts using one construction filament and one support filament or in case the part requires to integrate several colors.

How to print in 3D on several colors or materials with only one extruder?