Quick Answer: What is Fused Deposition (FD) 3D Printing? Fused Deposition (FD) 3D printing, also known as Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF), is the most accessible and widely used 3D printing technology today. It works by melting thermoplastic filament and extruding it layer by layer to build three-dimensional objects. FD 3D printers are ideal for beginners, … Read more
Quick Answer: What is Fused Deposition (FD) 3D Printing? Fused Deposition (FD) 3D printing, also known as Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF), is the most accessible and widely used 3D printing technology today. It works by melting thermoplastic filament and extruding it layer by layer to build three-dimensional objects. FD 3D printers are ideal for beginners, … Read more
Introduction to Remote 3D Print Farm Management Managing multiple 3D printers doesn’t mean you need to be physically present at your workshop. With the right remote management tools, you can monitor, control, and optimize your entire print farm from anywhere in the world. Whether you’re running a small fleet of printers for a makerspace or … Read more
Introduction to Remote 3D Print Farm Management Managing multiple 3D printers doesn’t mean you need to be physically present at your workshop. With the right remote management tools, you can monitor, control, and optimize your entire print farm from anywhere in the world. Whether you’re running a small fleet of printers for a makerspace or … Read more
In the recently published ‘An Ultrasensitive 3D Printed Tactile Sensor for Soft Robotics,’ Australian researchers Saeb Mousavi, David Howard, Chun Wang, and Shuying Wu create a new method for production of piezo-resistive tactile sensors for soft robotics, using FDM 3D printing with thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and a polylactic acid-graphene (PLA-G) composite. Fabrication of tactile sensors … Read more
In the recently published ‘An Ultrasensitive 3D Printed Tactile Sensor for Soft Robotics,’ Australian researchers Saeb Mousavi, David Howard, Chun Wang, and Shuying Wu create a new method for production of piezo-resistive tactile sensors for soft robotics, using FDM 3D printing with thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and a polylactic acid-graphene (PLA-G) composite. Fabrication of tactile sensors … Read more
CRP Technology has introduced the latest in its line of specialty polymers for selective laser sintering (SLS) 3D printing. Windform FR2 is the most recent material from the company’s TOP-LINE series of composites for SLS. FR2 is a flame-retardant (hence the “FR”), halogen-free nylon powder reinforced with glass fiber, giving it electrically insulating properties. Demonstrating … Read more
CRP Technology has introduced the latest in its line of specialty polymers for selective laser sintering (SLS) 3D printing. Windform FR2 is the most recent material from the company’s TOP-LINE series of composites for SLS. FR2 is a flame-retardant (hence the “FR”), halogen-free nylon powder reinforced with glass fiber, giving it electrically insulating properties. Demonstrating … Read more
Formlabs is expanding its portfolio of 3D printing resins. The latest is Tough 1500, a stiff and pliable polymer that can bend and return to its former shape. Formlabs is targeting the material at engineers, product designers and manufacturers who need pliable parts. In response to customer feedback, Formlabs developed Tough 1500 Resin as a … Read more
Formlabs is expanding its portfolio of 3D printing resins. The latest is Tough 1500, a stiff and pliable polymer that can bend and return to its former shape. Formlabs is targeting the material at engineers, product designers and manufacturers who need pliable parts. In response to customer feedback, Formlabs developed Tough 1500 Resin as a … Read more
Researchers Ei Cho and Thanh Tran, of Vietnamese-German University, explore the continually expanding science of 3D printing materials and how they are affected by material properties. In this study, the authors experiment with poly-lactic acid (PLA), outlining their findings in the recently published ‘Investigation on Influence of Infill Pattern and Layer Thickness on Mechanical Strength … Read more
Researchers Ei Cho and Thanh Tran, of Vietnamese-German University, explore the continually expanding science of 3D printing materials and how they are affected by material properties. In this study, the authors experiment with poly-lactic acid (PLA), outlining their findings in the recently published ‘Investigation on Influence of Infill Pattern and Layer Thickness on Mechanical Strength … Read more
Quick Answer: What is the 3DXTECH Gearbox HT2? The 3DXTECH Gearbox HT2 is a professional-grade high-temperature 3D printer designed for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications. Key specifications include: Build Volume: 18″ x 18″ x 32″ (457 x 457 x 813 mm) Extruder Temperature: Up to 500°C Heated Chamber: Up to 250°C Extruders: Dual extrusion system … Read more
Quick Answer: What is the 3DXTECH Gearbox HT2? The 3DXTECH Gearbox HT2 is a professional-grade high-temperature 3D printer designed for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications. Key specifications include: Build Volume: 18″ x 18″ x 32″ (457 x 457 x 813 mm) Extruder Temperature: Up to 500°C Heated Chamber: Up to 250°C Extruders: Dual extrusion system … Read more
To conclude our series on the transformation of the maker movement, we’re going full circle to the place that inspired this series in the first place: Make: Community (previously known as Maker Media). As previously conveyed in our last two installments (part 5 and part 6), the maker movement is clearly not dead, and neither … Read more
To conclude our series on the transformation of the maker movement, we’re going full circle to the place that inspired this series in the first place: Make: Community (previously known as Maker Media). As previously conveyed in our last two installments (part 5 and part 6), the maker movement is clearly not dead, and neither … Read more
Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh explore the ever-expanding world of benefits via 3D printing, detailing their work in the recently published ‘Additive Manufacturing: Opportunities and Challenges for Functional Magnetic Materials.’ While the manufacturing realm is undoubtedly undergoing a transformation, there are still numerous challenges to be overcome regarding 3D printers, 3D printing software, and … Read more
Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh explore the ever-expanding world of benefits via 3D printing, detailing their work in the recently published ‘Additive Manufacturing: Opportunities and Challenges for Functional Magnetic Materials.’ While the manufacturing realm is undoubtedly undergoing a transformation, there are still numerous challenges to be overcome regarding 3D printers, 3D printing software, and … Read more
German researchers focus in on 3D printing materials for the medical field, outlining their findings in the recently published ‘Parameters Influencing the Outcome of Additive Manufacturing of Tiny Medical Devices Based on PEEK.’ As thermoplastics continue to rise in popularity for a variety of applications, PEEK is at the top of the list for many … Read more
German researchers focus in on 3D printing materials for the medical field, outlining their findings in the recently published ‘Parameters Influencing the Outcome of Additive Manufacturing of Tiny Medical Devices Based on PEEK.’ As thermoplastics continue to rise in popularity for a variety of applications, PEEK is at the top of the list for many … Read more
Brazilian researchers seek an environmentally friendly method not only for 3D printing but to put discarded plastic to use in dosimetry, a method for measuring radiation therapy. Outlining their findings in the recently published ‘Reuse of 3D printed materials for dosimetry purposes,’ the authors focus on ABS and PLA. Material (PLA) prepared for the application … Read more
Brazilian researchers seek an environmentally friendly method not only for 3D printing but to put discarded plastic to use in dosimetry, a method for measuring radiation therapy. Outlining their findings in the recently published ‘Reuse of 3D printed materials for dosimetry purposes,’ the authors focus on ABS and PLA. Material (PLA) prepared for the application … Read more
3D printing startup Copper3D, based in Chile and the US, uses nano-copper additives, and adds antimicrobial properties to polymers like PLA and TPU to create antibacterial 3D printed objects. Last year, Copper3D partnered with NASA to study microbial risks in outer space, but now the startup is working on an important project that’s a little … Read more
3D printing startup Copper3D, based in Chile and the US, uses nano-copper additives, and adds antimicrobial properties to polymers like PLA and TPU to create antibacterial 3D printed objects. Last year, Copper3D partnered with NASA to study microbial risks in outer space, but now the startup is working on an important project that’s a little … Read more
Professor Andre Simpson at the University of Toronto is the director of the school’s Environmental NMR Center, dedicated to environmental research. This research uses an analytical tool that is called NMR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance) spectrometer, which is similar to how an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) works for medical diagnostics. Andre Simpson via University of Toronto … Read more