As researchers from Italy present a novel system for avoiding the use of support structures in additive manufacturing processes, they delve further into an issue that continues to plague users who would prefer not to spend the additional time in post-processing efforts.

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With their findings outlined in ‘ Fused-Deposition-Material 3D-Printing Procedure and Algorithm Avoiding Use of Any Supports ,’ the authors explained that they performed their study with FDM (FFF, Material Extrusion), but their work could be transferred to other methods of 3D printing too.

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In this study, the research team recognizes the benefits of 3D printing, from lower costs, lower production times, less waste, less space needed for inventory, and more, but they emphasize the desire to truly move away from subtractive manufacturing in using only what material is needed—without any requirements to remove supports later. “Considering the high number of printable materials and structures that can be […]

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