Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF)
UltiMaker Targets Light Industrial Applications With 3D Printer Designed for the Factory Floor
The company’s Factor 4 3D printer introduced this week is designed to complement conventional manufacturing equipment including CNC machining and automation.
Stephanie Hendrixson
Executive Editor, Additive Manufacturing
Insight Masterbatches Reduce Gloss, Improve Appearance of PLA, PETG FDM Systems
Insight Polymers’ low gloss masterbatches for PLA and PETG FDM systems improve the appearance of a 3D printed part by imparting a matte finish and mitigating layer lines with minimal impact on mechanical properties.
Read MoreStratasys Partners With NOCTI for First-Ever FDM Process Certification
The recognition from NOCTI marks a significant step toward strengthening education and building competent workforces in the field of additive manufacturing.
Read MoreIn Armenia, Personalized 3D Printed Shields Improve Fit for Prosthetics
The ongoing conflict in Armenia has left many of its citizens sustaining injuries, especially the loss of limbs. With difficulty in accessing quality health care, many people have poorly fitted prosthetics. The solution lies in 3D modeling and printing customizable prosthetic case covers enabling better healing outcomes and comfort for patients.
Read More3D Printing Brings Sustainability, Accessibility to Glass Manufacturing
Australian startup Maple Glass Printing has developed a process for extruding glass into artwork, lab implements and architectural elements. Along the way, the company has also found more efficient ways of recycling this material.
Read MoreStratasys F3300 FDM 3D Printer Boosts Productivity, Print Reliability, Part Yield
The F3300 FDM 3D printer is built for performance-oriented manufacturers, expanding the range of production capabilities with improved accuracy, uptime and twice the output.
Read MoreProlay 7Q 3D Offers PLTM Technology for Polymer, Composite Additive Manufacturing
The Prolay 7Q can produce components 1.5 to 5 times faster than conventional AM methods and produce parts with different layer thicknesses in a single process.
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LulzBot Print Farm Offers Turnkey Solution for Mass Production of Additively Manufactured Parts
The platform is capable of managing and housing more than 64 printers, utilizing AutoFarm3D software to boost job queuing, monitor data in real-time and generate precise business reports.
Angela Osborne
Managing Editor, Gardner Business Media
Markforged Reformulates H13, D2 Tool Steel for More Flexible, Less Brittle Filaments
The new filaments are reformulations of Markforged’s most popular tool steels.
Read MoreMagneto X Desktop 3D Printer Features Linear Motor System
Peopoly’s Magneto X is said to offer improved accuracy and reliability at higher print speeds, as well as a more streamlined motion system compared to printers that rely on belts and stepper motors.
Read MoreChromatic RX-Flow 3D Printers for Reactive Extrusion Additive
RX-Flow printers are a low-cost option for manufacturers interested in testing and implementing industrial 3D printing with more durable, flexible materials than are available with FDM, SLA and other 3D printing technologies.
Read MoreNematX Develops NEX 01 High-Precision Material Extrusion Platform
Formnext 2022: NematX developed the NEX 01 material extrusion platform to optimally process its liquid crystal poylmers (LCP) for 3D printing to unlock their full potential.
Read MoreSolving 3D Printing’s Hidden Problem: Vibration
Ulendo’s vibration compensation software can double the speed of FFF 3D printers while maintaining part quality, all without changing the machine’s hardware.
Read MoreRutgers Engineers Create Faster, More Precise 3D Printing Process
Researchers says their Multiplexed Fused Filament Fabrication Process could be a game changer for the 3D printing industry.
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NIOSH Publishes 3D Printing Safety Guide for Nonindustrial Settings
NIOSH has published a 3D printing safety guide for small businesses and other additive manufacturing users such as makerspace users, schools, libraries and small businesses.
Angela Osborne
Managing Editor, Gardner Business Media
Unusual Forms of 3D Printing, and How to Categorize This Technology: AM Radio #21A
In this episode of AM Radio, Stephanie Hendrixson and Peter Zelinski quiz each other on six 3D printing processes — some common, some novel. Test your own knowledge and stick around for a discussion about how to categorize (or maybe re-categorize) AM technologies.
Read MoreKimya Supplying Materials for Stratasys’ FDM Systems
Stratasys will offer customers two new materials from Kimya — EN45545–2 certified polycarbon filament (Kimya PC-FR) and a polyetherketone filament made from Arkema’s Kepstan (Kimya PEKK-SC).
Read MoreAudi Creates 3D Printing Filament from Parts Packaging
The German automotive company is among the leaders in material reuse—which includes making filaments from what might otherwise be considered waste.
Read MorePostProcess’ FDM Support Removal Reduces Postprocessing Time
The company says the Vorsa 500 reduces support removal processing times in additive manufacturing by over 50%.
Read MoreFaster FFF Build Rate Using Rectangular, Variable-Orifice Nozzle (Includes Video)
A new nozzle design plus sophisticated slicer software offer control over layer width in polymer 3D printing while the layer height stays constant.
Read MoreUsing (And Scaling) FDM 3D Printing for Production
Maxwell June’s razor press, which is designed to combine the ease of use of a disposable razor with the environmental and cost benefits of a wet shaving system, is made via FDM 3D printing. How did the company make this choice, and how does it plan to scale up?
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Virtual Foundry’s M300 Tool Steel Filamet Offers Strength, Versatility for FFF 3D Printing
The Virtual Foundry developed its M300 Tool Steel Filamet material for fused filament fabrication, offering compatibility with a variety of 3D printers.
Angela Osborne
Managing Editor, Gardner Business Media
Metal Parts Are Now Within Reach for Users of Polymer 3D Printers
An option for accessible metal 3D printing: New metal composite filament from BASF Forward AM has made it easy for Austrian company Sparox 3D to pivot its Ultimaker FFF capacity into metals, without major additional investments in skills or equipment.
Read MoreThe First Choice Was Right: How RP+M Succeeded With Production FDM
This additive manufacturing company narrowed its focus onto the 3D printing capability it knew best and the industry sector best able to benefit from FDM production parts. Characterizing and controlling the process was the breakthrough that has led to production work from Boeing and others.
Read MorePostProcess, Alphacam Partner to Expand Access to Automated 3D Postprinting in Germany
Alphacam’s in-house printing service — which manufactures components with FDM, PolyJet, LPBF, BMD, DLP/P3 and SAF technology — will also utilize the PostProcess solution for its own operations.
Read MoreNew Materials Support Medical-Grade Polypropylene Extrusion
PPprint’s latest portfolio of polypropylene grades support extrusion AM use for custom medical parts, like orthotics and orthopedic aids.
Read MoreSculpman’s Variable Nozzle Technology for Polymer Extrusion 3D Printing
Formnext 2021: The continuously variable nozzle technology is designed to enable users to create strong, full-sized and detailed objects in a matter of minutes instead of hours or even days.
Read MoreMetal 3D Printing in the CNC Machining Job Shop
For metalworking businesses looking for a metal 3D printing option free of the concerns of handling metal powder, metal fused filament fabrication provides additive capabilities with easy implementation and material flexibility.
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