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03/06/2020

How to choose the most appropriate technology: FDM, SLA and SLS

Although the best known 3D printing technology is FDM, in recent years SLA and SLS technologies have also become popular. The appearance of affordable desktop format equipment, such as those produced by Sinterit or Formlabs, has made the criteria for choosing one technology or the other to be mainly technical and not so much economic.

How to choose the most appropriate technology: FDM, SLA and SLS

28/05/2020

The importance of isotropy in 3D printing

When it comes to producing mechanical or structural components using 3D printing, it is very important to know what degree of isotropy can be achieved with each technology, as this will help predict its mechanical behavior. In this post we explain what isotropy is and if it is possible to obtain it with the main 3D printing technologies.

The importance of isotropy in 3D printing

29/07/2020

3D printing in fashion

3D printed fashion ranges from dresses to accessories to shoes. 3D printing has been a before and after in the fashion industry; and its application has been increasing in recent years. 3D modeling and additive manufacturing have brought numerous advantages to the creative process, being used for both prototyping and final part production.

3D printing in fashion

23/07/2020

3D printing in jewelry

Jewelry making has always been a traditional process, supported by different technological advances. To date, no technological advance has had as much impact on the jewelry industry as 3D printing or additive manufacturing.

3D printing in jewelry

07/05/2020

What 3D printing can contribute to mold making

Today, formative methods using molds, such as plastic injection or investment casting, are still the most efficient and profitable processes when it comes to producing hundreds or thousands of units. Despite this, 3D printing is not relegated to the manufacture of a few units, as it can be very useful in the production of molds, essential in mass production.

What 3D printing can contribute to mold making

21/04/2020

Our contribution to bend the curve in the face of this pandemic

From the beginning of this emergency situation caused by the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19, and being aware that any contribution and help from any field could be extremely important, we began to work on various fronts in which we believed we could contribute our small contribution in the fight to combat this global pandemic.

Our contribution to bend the curve in the face of this pandemic

02/04/2020

3D Printing to fight against the COVID-19

Faced with the fight against the coronavirus COVID-19, great initiatives and solutions are emerging from solidarity and innovation, especially to alleviate the shortage of medical equipment and personal protective equipment. To make it easier to find and download files, we have compiled a collection of devices and designs that can be printed with any 3D FDM printer.

3D Printing to fight against the COVID-19

20/03/2020

How to make a mask using 3D printing

Faced with this emergency situation caused by the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, Copper3D, manufacturer of the PLActive filament, has shared the design of a mask, a basic protection equipment whose stock is currently very low, for printing on practically any printer. 3D FDM.

How to make a mask using 3D printing

12/03/2020

Information and protocol facing the coronavirus COVID-19 challenge

Due to the current exceptional situation and the challenge of containing the COVID-19 coronavirus, we have put in place various security measures in order to prioritize and guarantee the health of our equipment. The processing and dispatch of shipments will be carried out normally.

Information and protocol facing the coronavirus COVID-19 challenge

26/02/2020

Accuracy, precision and tolerance in 3D printing

The fact that a 3D printer has "high resolution" among its specifications does not mean that all 3D printed parts will be accurate and precise. Understanding the meaning of accuracy, precision and tolerance is essential to achieve a good result in any 3D printing. Below we detail what each of these terms means in the context of 3D printing.

Accuracy, precision and tolerance in 3D printing

30/10/2019

New advanced search

Sometimes, choosing the most suitable material for a given application is a complex decision that depends on a multitude of variables and requirements. To facilitate this selection, we have developed a new advanced search engine on our website, which allows filtering based on almost 40 properties.

New advanced search

16/10/2019

Expert tips to create 3D prints

Designing has never been so easy, thanks to the introduction of 3D printing technology. If you can imagine, you can create as you imagined. This technology has allowed significant progress and reduce costs in a multitude of sectors such as construction, automotive and medicine.

Expert tips to create 3D prints