Kodak just announced two unusual engineering filaments for the Kodak Portrait 3D Printer, as well as a surprise hot end feature.
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3D Printed Cups Demonstrate An OJ Circular Economy
One of the phrases we’re hearing a lot right now is “circular economy” — and it turns out 3D printing with orange peel-based plastic is a good illustration of what that means.
Carbon Comes To Protolabs; Launches Digital Print Denture Workflow
Carbon is set to expand its Digital Light Synthesis technology with Protolabs and Dentsply Sirona.
Will Digital Metal’s New Superalloys Mark The Beginning Of A Metal Battle?
Digital Metal announced two superalloys for their high-precision metal 3D printer. What does this mean for their competitors who cannot 3D print non-weldable materials?
AP&C And Titomic Announce Titanium Supply Agreement
AP&C will supply aerospace-grade titanium powder to Titomic.
Another Source For Quality 3D Printer Resins: Liqcreate
Need some high-quality resins for your 3D printer? One option is Liqcreate, which produces resins able to work in many 3D printers using SLA, DLP and LCD processes.
The Start Of A Very Good Idea: 3D Printer / Material Technical Datasheets
How do you know whether a 3D print material will work adequately on a given 3D printer? Now miniFactory is producing technical datasheets that let you know in advance.
Ionic Hybrid Support Material Has All The Right Properties
Is there a universal support material? It seems that MatterHackers’ new Ionic Hybrid Support Material could be, as it offers both breakaway and soluble properties.
SpaceX’s SX 500 Superalloy Passes a Big Test
What can superalloys do on a 3D printer? They can take us to the stars.
Zortrax Opens Up Z-SUITE Software; Introduces Castable Resins
Zortrax is continuing its focus on LCD 3D printing with a new software release and three new castable resins.
3D Printing Plant-Based Plastics And The Environment
Charles Goulding and Peter Favata of R&D Tax Savers discuss use of bioplastics in 3D printing.
Breakthrough: Thermoset Powders For SLS 3D Printers Invented By Tiger Coatings
Can you use thermoset materials in an SLS 3D printer? Not until just now: researchers from Tiger Coatings have developed a thermoset powder that makes much stronger objects.
ASA 3D Printer Filament For The Masses
Have you ever used ASA 3D printer filament? A new offering from Prusa Research may provide a trigger for many 3D printer operators to begin using this powerful material.
BASF Launches Steel Filament: Ultrafuse 316L
Want to 3D print metal objects at lower cost? One answer could be to use BASF’s new Ultrafuse 316L stainless steel filament that works in many 3D printers.
3DGence Certifies Flexible Filament
Can flexible filament be used in the 3DGence F340? Indeed it can — it’s announced that Flexfill 98A flexible rubber filament has been certified for use in the F340.
Zortrax Leans Dental With Biocompatible Resins
Zortrax has introduced dental-specific resins for its Inkspire 3D printer.
New 3D Print Material: Composite Basalt Fiber
Anisoprint announced a 3D print material I’ve never heard of previously, Composite Basalt Fiber.
Finding Your Niche: XJet’s Nuclear Ambitions
XJet is focusing strongly on ceramic 3D printing applications, something they may not have initially planned.
A Change Of Heart At Sindoh?
After a discussion with Sindoh representatives, it seems the company may be changing their strategy regarding materials.
Impossible Objects’ New Machine, Materials Partnership, Funding
Impossible Objects has been busy with growing interest in its composite based additive manufacturing (CBAM) process.
Polymaker’s New 3D Printing Materials
Polymaker announced a series of new materials, and offered some dramatic demonstrations of their capabilities.
New 3D Printing Materials at RAPID + TCT 2019
Without materials, no manufacturing process would be able to do… well, anything.
TPU Elastomers From Powder
I’m watching another of Sinterit’s amusing videos, this time about TPU elastomers.
Evolve And Evonik Take A Materials STEP
Evolve Additive Solutions has teamed up with Evonik for a joint material development agreement.
DuPont Brings Blockbuster Plastics To 3D Printing
DuPont has introduced eight new high-performance 3D printing materials.
MatterHackers’ Materials Partnerships
3D printing reseller MatterHackers is greatly expanding its materials reach with several high-profile partnerships.
EOS Continues Focus On Series Additive Manufacturing With Four New Metals
Industrial 3D printing continues to march toward serial production.
“Alternately Soluble” 3D Print Casting
I’m reading about a very unusual technique for 3D printed casting that involves two soluble support materials.
3D Printing with Carbon Fiber: Tracing the Lifecycle Thread
3D-printing carbon fiber is now a mainstay of the additive manufacturing (AM) industry.
Flame-Retardant Onyx Material
Markforged has introduced its latest Onyx material, the flame-retardant Onyx FR.
Thermoelectric Materials for 3D Printing?
I’m reading a paper on the development of thermoelectric polymers, and wondering about its applicability to 3D printing.
Rusal’s Recent Innovations in 3D Printing and Hybrid Alloys
Charles Goulding & Tyler Gianchetta of R&D Tax Savers discuss 3D printing and advances in aluminum alloys.
Smooth Or Rough Materials?
I’m watching some interesting videos from Sinterit about their materials.
Henkel’s Adhesives and Additive Manufacturing Recycling Focus
Henkel has announced a partnership to enhance recycling in additive manufacturing.
Many More High-Performance 3D Printing Materials Are Coming
With RAPID + TCT coming up next month, we can expect to see many new product introductions — with a lot to come in materials.
New Windform Material Line Focuses on Production 3D Printing
Windform’s new P-LINE material family is targeted at high-speed production 3D printing.
What They Don’t Tell You About 3D Printing PLA
In the desktop 3D printing community, polylactic acid (PLA) is easily one of the most popular plastics.
Aluminum Alloys’ Step Toward Standardization for 3D Printing
A new registration has been created for aluminum powders used in 3D printing — and the first registration has been granted.
AddiFab Emerges with Freeform Injection Molding, Mitsubishi Collaboration
Product and prototype: productype. The freedoms of 3D printing with the volumes of injection molding. AddiFab promises these and more.
Royal DSM: Do You Know Them?
Charles Goulding and Ryan Donley of R&D Tax Savers present an overview of DSM’s recent involvement in the 3D printing industry.
DSM Advances in SLA, SLS, Sustainability
DSM continues to look ahead in 3D printing with a new partnership, new SLS powder, and commitment to sustainable industry.
ACEO Introduces Electrically Conductive Silicone 3D Printing
The quest for unusual materials continues, this time with electrically conductive silicone.
PEEK SLS 3D Printing In The Works
A partnership between Solvay and Aerosint could lead to high-temperature SLS 3D printing.
Post-Processing In Focus: Support Removal
Post-processing is evolving from 3D printing’s dirty little secret to a PR headline.
Contemplating colorFabb’s Upcoming Foaming 3D Print Material
colorFabb is teasing a rather strange and new 3D print material.
Setback For CRP Group?
We received a press release from CRP group describing a catastrophe for one of their partners.
Windform’s Commercial Strategy Shift
CRP has announced a change in commercial policy for Windform materials.
The Importance of Materials Partnerships
Open material platforms represent an increasingly winning approach in 3D printing.
Fortify and DSM to Develop High-Performance Composites
Fortify and DSM are developing high-performance composite 3D printing materials for structural parts.
Markforged’s New Materials
It looks like Markforged will be releasing some new metal materials soon.
How Expensive Is That Diamond Filament?
A company is marketing a “diamond” 3D printer filament.
Ultimaker Looks Up with Cloud and Material Announcements
Two Cura-centric announcements from Ultimaker today mark ongoing progress for the company.
Royal DSM Reaches Deeper Into 3D Print Materials
Royal DSM announced a significant investment in a 3D print material company.
Chemical Companies’ Focus on 3D Printing
Evonik recently announced its acquisition of 3D printing materials startup Structured Polymers.
Jabil Engineered Materials: In-Depth with the Execs
Today, Jabil Engineered Materials debuts; we spoke with two executives to find out why the move is promising for the 3D printing industry.
Jabil Introduces Engineered Materials
Product solutions mainstay Jabil introduces its next step forward in industrializing 3D printing: Engineered Materials.
A Very Different Kind of Wood Filament
Deep in the forests of British Columbia is a startup company making 3D print materials from wood.
Where Do 3D Printing Metals Come from?
With an understanding that something doesn’t just come from nothing, we explored the base materials used for the creation of plastics used in the 3D printing industry.
Formlabs Focuses on Workflow at CES 2019
Formlabs is introducing two new resins this week at CES while showcasing end-to-end workflow with 3D printing.
Fusion Factory Introduces Filament-Based Metal and Ceramic 3D Printing
Given the relative newness of metal 3D printing, many in the industry anticipate a continued evolution of the technology that will see it increase in quality and decrease in cost.
Soluble Support Material for PEEK?
3DGence announced a high-temperature dissolvable support material.
3D Printing Waste Becomes Sustainable Concrete
Sustainability is a major issue in today’s world, and additive manufacturing may be able to help the concrete industry lower CO2 emissions.
Formlabs Releases New, Even Hotter 3D Printing Resin
Formlabs surprisingly announced a new formulation of their high-temperature resin.
Canon Announces Ceramic 3D Printing Materials
Japanese giant Canon announced new ceramic 3D printer materials.
Loctite: The Most Unexpected 3D Printing Company
Call us surprised: Loctite is entering the world of 3D printing.
SABIC’s Focus on Expanding Applications for 3D Printing Materials
Global chemistry giant SABIC shares a look into its strategic focus in 3D printing.
Solvay’s Expanding Portfolio Highlights Market Need for High-Performance 3D Printing Materials
Global advanced materials and specialty chemicals company Solvay is increasing its focus on 3D printing with new introductions and much more in the works.
Harz Labs Hopes to Beat the Resin Market
We encountered Harz Labs, a 3D printer resin manufacturer.
3D Printing is Revolutionizing the Chocolate Industry
Charles Goulding and Ryan Donley of R&D Tax Savers discuss 3D printing as it impacts chocolateering.
DSM Adds Umbrella of Sustainability to Additive Manufacturing
DSM updates its additive manufacturing vision with new materials and solid strategies.
Stratasys Answers and Raises Questions
Stratasys had a lot to show at formnext 2018 as company execs answered a lot of questions — and raised even more.
Ambitious Ocean Plastics Recycling Project
I’m looking at a new Kickstarter project that hopes to manufacture 3D printer filament from stray plastic in the Caribbean.
Carbon Dramatically Reduces Resin Cost, Increases Manufacturing Possibilities
In a surprise announcement, Carbon reduced the price of three of their most popular 3D print resins.
colorFabb Introduces Color On Demand Filaments
Dutch 3D printer material mastermind colorFabb has introduced something quite revolutionary: color on demand.
A New Glass-Like 3D Print Material
Verbatim announced a very interesting glass-like 3D printer filament product.
Tethon 3D’s Tough New 3D Printing Resins
Tethon 3D announced a series of much more powerful resins for SLA 3D printing.
Sinterit Introduces Flexa White, But How?
Sinterit announced a new material they call, “Flexa White”.
colorFabb Drops Brass Filament
3D printer filament leader colorFabb abruptly dropped their brassFill product.
Sinterit Flexes SLS with Soft TPU
Sinterit’s newest material explores the softer side of SLS.
A New HIPS 3D Printer Filament with a Difference
Refil announced a new recycled HIPS 3D printer filament, but its source is of interest.
Sinterit Introduces PA11 Material
Sinterit announced a new PA11-based powder material for their SLS equipment.
3D Printer Filament from Garbage?
Toronto-based Genecis has apparently developed a means of transforming organic trash into usable thermoplastics.
How Do You Open Source 3D Printer Filament?
It seems there is another open source filament available for 3D printing, but how exactly is this done?
Prusa Introduces Filament Line with Powerful Process
Prusa Research has done something few, if any, 3D printer manufacturers have done: develop their own in-house produced filament.
Ultimaker Adds Material Solutions, Print Core
Desktop 3D printing mainstay Ultimaker continues to up its offerings for professionals with more materials-centered announcements today.
TRUE Food Safe PLA
Filaments.ca is introducing a new food-safe line of 3D printing filament.
Royal DSM’s New “Low” Carbon Fiber Filament Raises Questions
Royal DSM announced a new 3D printer filament that has an unusual statistic: lower carbon fiber.
Stratasys Races Ahead with Team Penske and Carbon Fiber 3D Printing: Interview
Stratasys’ Vice President of Manufacturing provides insights into strong steps forward.
Does Carbon’s New Material Suggest a Change in Direction?
Carbon announced a new material this week, as they often do, but this one is a bit different.
Which 3D Printing Material is Right for Your Next Project?
Manufacturing is embracing 3D printing, due to the vast number of choices for materials.
Something Interesting Happening With Flexible Filaments
I saw an announcement of a set of new flexible filaments from Keene Village Plastics and had a thought.
Hands on with PLAS3D Filament
We finally managed to test a sample of PLAS3D’s filament, and boy, we are impressed!
Has Essentium Solved the Flexible 3D Printing Problem?
Essentium announced a highly unusual flexible filament material for 3D printing, called “TPU 80A”
The Most Incredible 3D Print Sale
I received notice from LulzBot today of a most incredible sale.
Tethon 3D’s Powerful Resins
There are sources for third party resin for 3D printing.