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Anisoprint, a Skolkovo-based company that is emerging as the first direct competitor to Markforged’s continuous composite fiber 3D printing technology, is introducing a new composite basalt fiber material for use with its 3D printers. The new material is said to have better properties than metal or plastic: 15 times stronger…
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Seeing the first layer of your 3D printed part peel off mid-build is always disappointing, and results in wasted print time and materials. Thankfully, there are a handful of companies that have honed their expertise in chemicals and materials to develop 3D printing-specific adhesives to solve the scourge of the…
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UPM and Carbodeon are developing cellulose and nanodiamond reinforced raw materials for 3D printing. The nanodiamond additives provide the product not only improved stiffness and strength but also higher heat deflection temperature. The product novelties will be available both for Fused Granular Fabrication (FGF) and for Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF).…
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Chilean-American company Copper3D, specialized in the development of antimicrobial materials for 3D printing, has joined the Ultimaker Material Alliance Program from leading 3D printer manufacturer Ultimaker. Copper3D is a company that has been much talked about in recent months for its rapid progress in the segment of “active materials” with…
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SABIC is introducing the new AMS31F filament, the company’s breakaway support material for thermoplastic filament extrusion technology. The new filament maintains rigidity during printing and provides exceptional pliability during post-processing to enable easier removal of scaffolding at room temperature, which can help reduce the time required to produce finished parts.…
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Polymaker, a leading global supplier of 3D printing filaments signed a partnership with Thought3D, producers of Magigoo 3D printing smart adhesives. As a result, Polymaker is now recommending Magigoo by adding PC Smart Adhesive to its product information sheet to aid bed adhesion and production workflow for their Polycarbonate based…
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Arkema has joined the Ultimaker Material Alliance Program, bringing a very high-performance polymer to the program. The new PVDF-based filament, known as FluorX, is produced by 3DXTech and is specifically designed for printing highly technical 3D parts that require extreme performance. Ultimaker’s Marketplace allows users to easily install print profiles that…
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3D Systems has announced the release of a new 3D printing resin, FabPro Elastic BLK. The new elastomer material is reportedly ideal for the prototyping and production of rubber-like parts using the FabPro 1000 3D printer. 3D Systems highlights a range of applications, such as seals, gaskets, grips and over-molds,…
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With even Space X using it to build the body of its new Starship to Mars, Stainless steel is experiencing a revival. While advanced alloys can provide unique yet niche applications, stainless steels like 316L are extremely versatile and – perhaps more importantly – very affordable. That is particularly true…
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February is turning out to be a big month for professional 3D printing company B9Creations, as it has just unrolled its second product in two weeks. Its newest release, a 3D printing material called Rugged – Nylon 6, marks the launch of its engineering resin line. The new material, Rugged…
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