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Discover the latest news, tips and tricks about 3D printing. We continually analyze and test new products and materials, in order to ensure the traceability and quality of our entire catalog, sharing our conclusions and our experience.

How to chrome plastics

The appearance of new materials, such as PC-ABS has revolutionized 3D FDM printing and not only because it is a material with high mechanical properties and resistance to adverse environments, but also because it is one of the most used plastics when it comes to Get excellent surface chrome.
Tips  dic 3, 2019   6

Pauses in 3D printing: inserts and color changes

When a user of a 3D FDM printer reaches average knowledge, he seeks to increase the complexity of his printed pieces, both in terms of functionality and finishing. Here are a series of tips to increase the performance of a 3D printer thanks to the programmed stoppages and metal inserts.
Tips  nov 20, 2019   3

The importance of the type of infill in 3D printing

In this post we talk about how the infill can affect the properties of the piece you want to obtain, and we give you advice on how to choose the best filling for your print.
Tips  nov 4, 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.
News  oct 30, 2019

Types and applications of resins for 3D printers

3D resin printing has evolved in the same way as 3D FDM printing, until it is available to all types of users. This new movement through the use of 3D resin printers has led to the development of a wide range of resins, with very varied properties and applications.
Tips  oct 23, 2019   2

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.
News  oct 16, 2019

How to get all-metal parts with 3D FDM printing

With the Filamet metal filaments of The Virtual Foundry, consisting of a base metal and a biodegradable and ecological polymer (PLA), and an oven sintering process, it is now possible to obtain all-metal parts using 3D FDM printing.
Materials  oct 1, 2019   8

Difference between knot and overlap

When the term "the coil has a knot" is used in 3D FDM printing, it is totally wrong. What can happen is an overlap. The winding process is complex, since the winding tension and the correct lateral positioning of the filament are involved.
Tips  sep 23, 2019   4
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