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Advanced Materials Helping 3D Printing Adapt To COVID-19 Response
The 3D printing industry has been a beacon of manufacturing hope during the pandemic outbreak — thanks in large part to materials that have proven up to the task.
colorFabb Releases First Dissolvable 3D Print Support Material
Innovative filament producer colorFabb has introduced their very first soluble support material for 3D printing, DPA-100.
2020 Update: Carbon Fiber 3D Printing
Why is composite 3D printing so important, and what role does Carbon Fiber play?
Tethon 3D Releases New Mullite Ceramic Powder For SLS 3D Printing
Tethon 3D announced a new product: a ceramic powder suitable for use in SLS 3D printers to add to their extensive portfolio of printable ceramic materials.
HP 3D Printing and Digital Manufacturing Expands Offerings In No Small Measure
HP 3D Printing and Digital Manufacturing is introducing a new material along with several other 3D printing announcements today.
BigRep Releases Two New 3D Print Materials
BigRep announced the availability of two new materials for their large-format 3D printers, ABS and ASA, and this could open up many more new applications.
VELO3D Announces Unusual Aluminum Metal Material
VELO3D announced the availability of a new alloy of aluminum for use in their Sapphire series of metal 3D printers, and it has some very unique properties.
1.75 vs 2.85mm Filament Showdown
Where did the two 3D printer filament diameters come from and what is the difference? Which one is better?
More Engineering Materials From MakerBot
MakerBot announced the availability of two new materials for their METHOD X platform, including PC-ABS and a fire-resistant version.
High-Speed Functional 3D Printing Materials Partnership
Nexa3D has announced a materials partnership with Henkel.
The Expanding World Of Metal 3D Printing Filaments
A company offers a wide variety of sinterable metal 3D printer filaments, far more than I had imagined.
What Continuous Kinetic Mixing Means For High-Strength 3D Printing
Fortify recently introduced its new Continuous Kinetic Mixing (CKM) module; now, the company’s CEO fills us in on its importance and on plans for the future.
Lower Cost Steel Mini Mills & Metal 3D Printing
Charles Goulding and Peter Favata of R&D Tax Savers examine steel mini mills and more economical metal 3D printing.
Alternative Materials For 3D Systems 3D Printers?
A Chinese company is producing plug-compatible materials for certain 3D Systems 3D printers. But should you use these materials?
Hands On With Two More Fiberlogy Filaments
We examine two more filament materials from Fiberlogy, another PLA and a PET-G, and made some surprising discoveries.
Hands On With Two Fiberlogy Filaments
We tested two types of 3D printer filament from Fiberlogy and found some very interesting results.
Fortify Fortifies Additives For Additive Manufacturing
Fortify has introduced its Continuous Kinetic Mixing (CKM) system for enhanced photopolymer functionality.
Producing Paper Objects With 3D Printing
An inventive designer has developed a method for producing 3D paper objects using recycled paper and 3D printed molds.
Essentium Introduces High Speed, Low Cost Engineering Materials
Essentium announced a pair of new materials for their high speed 3D printer, and there’s an interesting story behind the move.
Subtle Move By Formlabs Could Yield Big Results
Formlabs has struck a deal with a dental resin provider that could stealthily grow their business significantly.
What’s With The Silk Filaments?
There’s increasing interest in “silk” 3D printer filaments, which are astonishingly shiny and now available from mainstream materials providers.
Formlabs’ New Tough Resin
Formlabs announced a new resin, Tough 1500 Resin, which has some interesting properties and could be used as a substitute for polypropylene.
The Metal X 3D Printer Gains Copper Metal
Markforged announced the availability of a new metal for their Metal X system: copper. We have the reasons why this is so important.
Structo’s Deal For Advanced Materials
Dental 3D printing specialist has struck a deal to allow use of advanced resin on their all-in-one dental 3D printer.
A Much Better Soluble Support Material
VXL’s 3D printing materials are finally becoming more well-known after they began marketing directly to the public, including their non-hygroscopic soluble support material.
MakerBot Fills In The Materials Gap
MakerBot has bridged their materials gap with a new program that partners with multiple 3D printing materials providers.
Smart International Brings Additional Third Party Materials To The Kodak Portrait 3D Printer
A new materials program by Smart International now enables the easy use of high-grade engineering materials on the Kodak Portrait 3D printer.
3D Printing Resins Become More Functional
An increasing choice is what awaits those who explore the third party market for resin 3D printer materials.
An Eco-Safe Water Soluble Support Material
Most 3D printer soluble support materials are not particularly eco-friendly, but 3D Printlife’s 3D-SOLVE is a very safe option for ABS and other engineering materials.
Could This Be The Most Accurate 3D Printer Filament?
A company claims to have developed the most consistent 3D printer filament ever. But what does this mean?
New, Faster Carbon Fiber Manufacturing Process Independently Verified
Researchers at Deakin University studying the chemical reactions that take place during the production of carbon fiber composites developed a method which dramatically cuts the time and energy required for these reactions.
BigRep’s New 3D Printing “Eco Focus”
BigRep has discovered something important for the future of 3D printing, and it could cause many more companies to take a big shift towards eco-friendly products.
More On 6K Additive’s Amazing Metal Powder Process
6K Additive has developed a radically new system for producing fine metal powder for additive manufacturing and 3D printing, even enabling 3D printing of impossible alloys.
Natural Fibers Enhance the 3D Printing Industry
Charles Goulding & Greer Veon of R&D Tax Savers look at the use of natural fibers in 3D print materials.
Finally: A Way To Really 3D Print Actual Transparent Glass
Glassomer has produced a resin usable in any SLA or DLP 3D printing process that can 3D print pure glass objects. We found out how it works.
First Fire Safe 3D Printable Resin Produced
Henkel and Origin have developed the first 3D printable resin for SLA 3D printers that is fire resistant and meets industry certifications. Certain industries will find this of great interest.
Why Does RPS Offer a Material Development Kit?
RPS has developed a “Materials Development Kit” for their NEO 800 SLA 3D printer for a very interesting reason.
Is There Such A Thing As Museum-Quality 3D Printer Filament?
Is there a “correct” or “optimal” set of colors for 3D printing materials for artists? One company has scientifically developed a set of unique and beautiful PLA materials for artistic 3D prints.
First Flame Retardant Material for SLA 3D Printing Now Available
You can now 3D print flame retardant parts using SLA 3D printing processes with Cubicure’s new Evolution FR resin.
6K Additive Introduces Revolutionary Powder Making Process
6K Additive’s new Unimelt process could produce incredibly high quality metal powder for additive manufacturing and move the industry further towards a sustainable future.
New: 3D Printer Filament Has The Highest Heat Resistance Available
ROBOZE and Sabic have introduced a very high temperature 3D print material, EXTEM AMHH811F filament, which could open up new forms of additive manufacturing.
TPU Parts With SLS Printing
How useful is TPU when 3D printing? What are the best 3D printing processes for printing flexible TPU parts?
EOS Announces Digital Foam Program
EOS has developed a new 3D printable material called “Digital Foam”, which is a digital product comprised of software, design, materials and process.
Another High-Temperature Soluble Support Material
Options for high-temperature 3D printing support material are rare. A reader found another support filament usable with some engineering materials.
3DGENCE Achieves Soluble Support With High-Temperature Material
Is it possible to 3D print complex 3D models in PEKK material? 3DGENCE’s F340 high-temperature 3D printer can now do so with soluble supports.
Carbon’s Latest Rigid 3D Printing Material Shows Strength Of Development
A new rigid polyurethane material from Carbon proves interesting for both its performance properties and the story of its development.
New Robotic Needling Process Enables Additive Manufacturing with Wool
A new process allows 3D printing of wool to create highly unusual fabric objects and textures.
Stratasys Debuts Digital Anatomy 3D Printing Portfolio: New J750 3D Printer, Materials, Software
Stratasys is unveiling a new Digital Anatomy portfolio to offer targeted functionality in healthcare 3D printing.
A New Recycled Filament Option: RE PET 3D
Is 3D printer filament made from recycled material financially viable? Czech company RE PET 3D hopes to prove so, with their 100% recycled 3D printer filament products.
Production-Ready 3D Printing With 3D Systems’ Newest Figure 4 Materials
The latest materials for 3D Systems’ Figure 4 system highlight one very important thing for 3D printing: it’s ready for production.
New Engineering Materials And Hot Ends From Kodak
Kodak just announced two unusual engineering filaments for the Kodak Portrait 3D Printer, as well as a surprise hot end feature.
3D Printed Cups Demonstrate An OJ Circular Economy
One of the phrases we’re hearing a lot right now is “circular economy” — and it turns out 3D printing with orange peel-based plastic is a good illustration of what that means.
Carbon Comes To Protolabs; Launches Digital Print Denture Workflow
Carbon is set to expand its Digital Light Synthesis technology with Protolabs and Dentsply Sirona.
Will Digital Metal’s New Superalloys Mark The Beginning Of A Metal Battle?
Digital Metal announced two superalloys for their high-precision metal 3D printer. What does this mean for their competitors who cannot 3D print non-weldable materials?
AP&C And Titomic Announce Titanium Supply Agreement
AP&C will supply aerospace-grade titanium powder to Titomic.
Another Source For Quality 3D Printer Resins: Liqcreate
Need some high-quality resins for your 3D printer? One option is Liqcreate, which produces resins able to work in many 3D printers using SLA, DLP and LCD processes.
The Start Of A Very Good Idea: 3D Printer / Material Technical Datasheets
How do you know whether a 3D print material will work adequately on a given 3D printer? Now miniFactory is producing technical datasheets that let you know in advance.
Ionic Hybrid Support Material Has All The Right Properties
Is there a universal support material? It seems that MatterHackers’ new Ionic Hybrid Support Material could be, as it offers both breakaway and soluble properties.
SpaceX’s SX 500 Superalloy Passes a Big Test
What can superalloys do on a 3D printer? They can take us to the stars.
Zortrax Opens Up Z-SUITE Software; Introduces Castable Resins
Zortrax is continuing its focus on LCD 3D printing with a new software release and three new castable resins.
3D Printing Plant-Based Plastics And The Environment
Charles Goulding and Peter Favata of R&D Tax Savers discuss use of bioplastics in 3D printing.
Breakthrough: Thermoset Powders For SLS 3D Printers Invented By Tiger Coatings
Can you use thermoset materials in an SLS 3D printer? Not until just now: researchers from Tiger Coatings have developed a thermoset powder that makes much stronger objects.
ASA 3D Printer Filament For The Masses
Have you ever used ASA 3D printer filament? A new offering from Prusa Research may provide a trigger for many 3D printer operators to begin using this powerful material.
BASF Launches Steel Filament: Ultrafuse 316L
Want to 3D print metal objects at lower cost? One answer could be to use BASF’s new Ultrafuse 316L stainless steel filament that works in many 3D printers.
3DGence Certifies Flexible Filament
Can flexible filament be used in the 3DGence F340? Indeed it can — it’s announced that Flexfill 98A flexible rubber filament has been certified for use in the F340.
Zortrax Leans Dental With Biocompatible Resins
Zortrax has introduced dental-specific resins for its Inkspire 3D printer.
New 3D Print Material: Composite Basalt Fiber
Anisoprint announced a 3D print material I’ve never heard of previously, Composite Basalt Fiber.
Finding Your Niche: XJet’s Nuclear Ambitions
XJet is focusing strongly on ceramic 3D printing applications, something they may not have initially planned.
A Change Of Heart At Sindoh?
After a discussion with Sindoh representatives, it seems the company may be changing their strategy regarding materials.
Impossible Objects’ New Machine, Materials Partnership, Funding
Impossible Objects has been busy with growing interest in its composite based additive manufacturing (CBAM) process.
Polymaker’s New 3D Printing Materials
Polymaker announced a series of new materials, and offered some dramatic demonstrations of their capabilities.
New 3D Printing Materials at RAPID + TCT 2019
Without materials, no manufacturing process would be able to do… well, anything.
TPU Elastomers From Powder
I’m watching another of Sinterit’s amusing videos, this time about TPU elastomers.
Evolve And Evonik Take A Materials STEP
Evolve Additive Solutions has teamed up with Evonik for a joint material development agreement.
DuPont Brings Blockbuster Plastics To 3D Printing
DuPont has introduced eight new high-performance 3D printing materials.
MatterHackers’ Materials Partnerships
3D printing reseller MatterHackers is greatly expanding its materials reach with several high-profile partnerships.
EOS Continues Focus On Series Additive Manufacturing With Four New Metals
Industrial 3D printing continues to march toward serial production.
“Alternately Soluble” 3D Print Casting
I’m reading about a very unusual technique for 3D printed casting that involves two soluble support materials.
3D Printing with Carbon Fiber: Tracing the Lifecycle Thread
3D-printing carbon fiber is now a mainstay of the additive manufacturing (AM) industry.
Flame-Retardant Onyx Material
Markforged has introduced its latest Onyx material, the flame-retardant Onyx FR.
Thermoelectric Materials for 3D Printing?
I’m reading a paper on the development of thermoelectric polymers, and wondering about its applicability to 3D printing.
Rusal’s Recent Innovations in 3D Printing and Hybrid Alloys
Charles Goulding & Tyler Gianchetta of R&D Tax Savers discuss 3D printing and advances in aluminum alloys.
Smooth Or Rough Materials?
I’m watching some interesting videos from Sinterit about their materials.
Henkel’s Adhesives and Additive Manufacturing Recycling Focus
Henkel has announced a partnership to enhance recycling in additive manufacturing.
Many More High-Performance 3D Printing Materials Are Coming
With RAPID + TCT coming up next month, we can expect to see many new product introductions — with a lot to come in materials.
New Windform Material Line Focuses on Production 3D Printing
Windform’s new P-LINE material family is targeted at high-speed production 3D printing.
What They Don’t Tell You About 3D Printing PLA
In the desktop 3D printing community, polylactic acid (PLA) is easily one of the most popular plastics.
Aluminum Alloys’ Step Toward Standardization for 3D Printing
A new registration has been created for aluminum powders used in 3D printing — and the first registration has been granted.
AddiFab Emerges with Freeform Injection Molding, Mitsubishi Collaboration
Product and prototype: productype. The freedoms of 3D printing with the volumes of injection molding. AddiFab promises these and more.
Royal DSM: Do You Know Them?
Charles Goulding and Ryan Donley of R&D Tax Savers present an overview of DSM’s recent involvement in the 3D printing industry.
DSM Advances in SLA, SLS, Sustainability
DSM continues to look ahead in 3D printing with a new partnership, new SLS powder, and commitment to sustainable industry.
ACEO Introduces Electrically Conductive Silicone 3D Printing
The quest for unusual materials continues, this time with electrically conductive silicone.
PEEK SLS 3D Printing In The Works
A partnership between Solvay and Aerosint could lead to high-temperature SLS 3D printing.
Post-Processing In Focus: Support Removal
Post-processing is evolving from 3D printing’s dirty little secret to a PR headline.