BASF Acquires Industrial XSTRAND 3D Printing Filaments from Owens…

Last fall, Germany-headquartered BASF 3D Printing Solutions (B3DPS), a 100% subsidiary of BASF New Business GmbH , introduced its new corporate brand

Improving Polymers: 3D Printing Polycaprolactone with Gum Rosin…

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Researchers from Spain and Ecuador are focused on nature-driven materials for digital fabrication, outlining their findings in the recently published ‘New Materials for 3D-Printing Based on Polycaprolactone with Gum Rosin and Beeswax as Additives.’ Nature is often the inspiration for scientific findings and innovations, and the world of 3D printing is no exception, from the … Read more

Wire-Arc Additive Manufacturing with Nickel Aluminum Bronze…

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Frequently Asked Questions What is wire-arc additive manufacturing with nickel aluminum bronze cu-9al-4fe-4ni-1mn? Quick Answer: What is WAAM with Nickel Aluminum Bronze. This topic is increasingly relevant in the 3D printing community as the technology continues to advance and become more accessible to hobbyists and professionals alike. How does this relate to 3D printing? This … Read more

3D Printed Polymers: Solvent Compatibility Charts Must Be…

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Quick Answer Box: Solvent Compatibility for 3D Printed Parts Key Finding: 3D printed parts behave very differently from traditionally manufactured plastics when exposed to solvents. Traditional compatibility charts don’t apply—3D printed parts are significantly more vulnerable to chemical breakdown due to their layered structure and porosity. Most Resistant Materials: Polypropylene (PP), Polyethylene (PE), Polyoxymethylene (POM), … Read more