Researchers at Waseda University in Japan have developed a metal-plastic hybrid 3D printing technique that fabricates...
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3D-printing “error” used to produce high-tech textiles
DefeXtiles can be 3D-printed out of various polymers, depending on the desired characteristics When a 3D printer...
PLA Pellets – Where to Buy and How They Are Used
Filaments are the weapon of choice for most people who are into FDM-based 3D printing. They are convenient, easy to...
3D Printing in Indonesia: Researching PLA Infill Pattern & Density
In the recently published ‘ Infill pattern and density effects on the tensile properties of 3D printed PLA material ,’...
State of the Art: Carbon Fiber 3D Printing, Part Four
In parts one, two and three of this series, we’ve discussed the variety of technological developments taking place in...
Researchers 3D print ‘living’ plastics
Researchers in New Zealand say they have developed a technique to 3D print ‘living’ and ‘self-repairing’ plastics. ....
Multi-Material 3D Printing: Testing Graded Bio Inspired Composites
In the recently published ‘ Fracture Behavior of Bio-Inspired Functionally Graded Soft-Hard Composites Made by...
ABS vs. PETG: A Head-to-Head Comparison
ABS has been a staple of the 3D printing industry. It’s very durable, heat-resistant, inexpensive, and easily...
Auckland researchers develop way to 3D print ‘living’ plastic in world-first
Researchers for the University of Auckland say they've developed a way to 3D print "living" plastic, calling it a...
Food waste as raw material for 3D printed bioplastics
Extracts of lemon and almond peels can be used for sustainably produced car parts and building components. This...
Reducing Warpage in 3D PrintingPolypropylene (PP)
As authors Martin Spoerk, Clemens Holzer, and Joamin Gonzalez-Gutierrez perform research from Montanuniversitaet...
How To Buy The Right 3D Printing Filament: Ultimate Guide
The selection of filament is as important as the selection of right 3D printer. One can never achieve best results...