I had an interesting chat with two companies partnering on materials: Carima and Tethon 3D.
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XJET’s NPJ System Now Supports High-Strength Stainless Steel 17-4PH
XJET introduced a powerful new material for their metal 3D printers: stainless steel 17-4PH.
Innovative Direct Ink Writing Method Allows Variable Softness in 3D Printed Objects
Researchers have developed a unique approach to direct ink writing that has the ability to vary softness throughout the print.
What is “Tough PLA” and Why Do You Need It?
There are now many sources of “tough PLA”, but what is this mysterious material and why is it gaining popularity?
3D Printing the Strongest Steel
The US Air Force, in concert with scientists from Texas A&M University, developed a novel way of 3D printing the strongest type of steel.
Could This Be The Future Of High-Temperature 3D Printer Nozzles?
I’m reading a scientific paper describing research on new high-entropy, high-hardness metal carbides and wondering how they could be used in 3D printing.
Fraunhofer Institute Develops “Hard” Metal 3D Printing Filament
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems (IKTS) have found a way to make much harder 3D prints in metal.