30 Years Of Innovation: Stable And Durable FDM Is Ideal For Aerospace
To keep our 30th anniversary celebration going, this month we are putting the spotlight on one of the most popular 3D printing technologies: Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM). Every month since our anniversary in June of this year, we’ve been doing a deep dive on a different technology to show that there is not a one-size-fits-all approach to 3D printing. Read on to discover why FDM’s strengths lead to durable prints, and why it is the trusted go-to for aerospace and other industries that rely on certified manufacturing.
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Creating Opportunities for Creative Expression Through Custom Writing Aids
The slightest sketch of a pencil may just mean the world. Those scribbles, even when unrecognizable, are full of joy and enthusiasm. And they can change a child’s life.
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3D Printing Business Ideas: 3 Essential Tips
Learn how to turn a 3D printing business idea into reality: start with an idea that adds value, keep your costs low, and learn from successful 3D printing start-ups. Read on to see which 3D printing business models generate profit.
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Car Enthusiast Makes First 3D Print to Bring Customization to Life
If you’re a car enthusiast like Miguel Vargas, there is no detail that is too small. Case and point: the paddle shifters on the steering wheel of his Ford Mustang.
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Oxidized Brass & Steel Tarnish: How to Get an Antique Look
Wondering how to achieve an amazing antique look on your steel & metal objects? We talked to jewelry designer Michael Mueller about how to get the perfect oxidized brass look and steel tarnish style. (more…)
30 Years of Innovation: Bringing 3D Printing’s Benefits to Metal
We’ve passed the halfway point of our 30th-anniversary blog series, and for October, we’re looking into Metal 3D Printing. Read on to discover how our parent company Materialise utilizes Metal 3D Printing to combine AM’s advantages with tried-and-tested materials and how our team in Bremen, Germany is working to further develop the technology.
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How to Get the Perfect Multicolor+ 3D Print
Have you already discovered Multicolor+, our new 3D printing material in full color?
Maybe you are thinking about 3D printing your next design with Multicolor+ but you don’t know what to expect. In this article we will explain how the technology behind Multicolor+ actually works, what colors can you expect, and how to model your 3D design to get the perfect full-color 3D print.
Here’s all you need to know about 3D printing in Multicolor+!
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Top Reasons to 3D Print with Polypropylene: Versatility, Accuracy, and 500% Elongation at Break
Polypropylene (PP) is a highly functional plastic commonly used in a wide variety of ways, such as consumer goods, packaging, and automotive applications. So, it was a perfect fit when we added PP to our portfolio of 3D printing materials in 2018. PP, a material option for the selective laser sintering (SLS) technology, offers technical capabilities that provide solutions fit for a variety of applications.
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30 Years of Innovation: Multiple Colors in One Print with PolyJet
On June 28th, we celebrated our 30th anniversary, and we’ve been celebrating every month since by highlighting a different technology on our blog. The focus for September? PolyJet. And you can save 10% on Multicolor+ and High-Detail Resin prints, the materials that use this technology, during September by using the code 30Y_PolyJet at checkout.
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5 3D Prints That Will Strike A Chord With You
We’re nearing the height of festival season, and music lovers all around the world are beginning to get together to hear their favorite artists. But you don’t need to travel to get inspired by music! In this article, we’re celebrating that audible artistry by sharing various musical innovations made possible by 3D printing.
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