Engineers at Penn State and Arizona State leverage 3DS tech for shape memory alloy radiators.
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The FIN Nozzle Standard Needs More Support From Industry Players
Have you heard of the FIN standard for FFF 3D printer nozzles?
Why You Aren’t 3D Printing PCTG and Why You Should
You should be printing in PCTG. I have, and let me tell you about my experience.
Reports Emerge of Fires Caused by Qidi Plus 4 3D Printer
It appears there is now another 3D printer that can cause fires.
New Research Enhances Electrical Conductivity in 3D Printed Materials for Advanced Applications
New research has identified a way to more properly send electrical signals through 3D printed material.
Understanding Thermal Runaway: A Critical Safety Feature for 3D Printers
I was reading about someone’s struggle with a thermal runaway and realized many new 3D printer operators may not have heard of the condition.
Iglu Cover Enhances Performance for Bambu Lab 3D Printers with Thermal Efficiency and Safety
A new accessory for Bambu Lab enclosed 3D printers should increase print quality.
Ulendo Launches Heat Compensation Add-In for Dyndrite LPBF Pro
Ulendo announced an entirely new capability for their advanced 3D print optimization software tools.
Ulendo Expands into LPBF Metal 3D Printing with Heat Compensation Technology
Ulendo is taking a step into a new set of optimizations: heat compensation.
3D Print Community: High Performance Panel System for Bambu Lab X1C/E 3D Printers
This month’s community support selection is the HPPS Project for Bambu Lab X1C/E machines.
Orion AM Enhances 3D Printing with Infrared Radiation for Superior Part Quality
We were able to see one of Orion AM’s Thermal Radiation Fusion 3D printers in action.
Engineers Use 3D Printing To Strengthen Key Material Used In Aerospace And Energy Generation Applications
The approach, led by MIT, involves the 3D printing of a metallic powder strengthened with ceramic nanowire.
Say Goodbye to Nozzle Woes with Slice Engineering’s New GammaMaster
Slice Engineering has introduced a new and powerful nozzle for FFF 3D printers.
Industrial-Grade 3D Printing: The Builder Extreme 1500 Pro
The Builder Extreme 1500 Pro is an impressive industrial 3D printer.
What to Consider When Choosing a 3D Printer Nozzle
What are the properties of 3D printer nozzles, and what do they mean?
Fully Martensitic Stainless Steel 3D Printing Process Developed
Researchers have found a way to 3D print fully martensitic stainless steel.
Prusa Beefs Up 3D Printer Thermal Management
Prusa Research announced a new beta version of their 3D printer firmware that takes a more sophisticated approach to thermal management.
SmartScan: Improving Metal 3D Printing
Researchers are developing an interesting system to dramatically improve print quality for metal 3D prints.
A Reminder For 3D Printer Operators During Heat Waves
It’s summer in the northern hemisphere, and that means one thing: Heat, and lots of it.
Incredible New Tech Can 3D Scan Glass Objects
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute have developed a new approach for 3D scanning that works with reflective objects.
MiniFactory’s Thermal Automation Enables Semi-Crystalline Polymer 3D Printing
MiniFactory detailed their process for obtaining high-quality 3D prints with PEKK material.
3D Printing Heatsinks In Polymer?
A new 3D printer filament product will open up some interesting thermal applications.
Wematter’s New Atmosphere System Increases SLS Part Quality
Wematter announced a new system that increases 3D printed part quality significantly.
Wayland Additive Releases More Details On NeuBeam
UK-based Wayland Additive has released some additional details of their unusual NeuBeam metal 3D printing process.
FLIR Thermal Imaging Systems And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi take a look at thermal imaging systems used in 3D printing.
Fabrisonic’s Smart Metal 3D Print Build Plate
A smart build plate for metal 3D printing and additive manufacturing could significantly improve quality control and simplify operations.
Book of the Week: Thermo-Mechanical Modeling of Additive Manufacturing
This week’s selection is “Thermo-Mechanical Modeling of Additive Manufacturing” by Michael Gouge and Pan Michaleris.
Discovered: How To Eliminate Metal 3D Print Warping
Do your metal 3D prints warp? Spending too much effort planning for thermal effects? Researchers have found a way to dramatially reduce metal warping.