Part strength is a function of both material and 3D printing process. Parts made of metal material will inherently be stronger than parts made of most plastics and resins. Both laser sintering (LS) and extrusion (often known by the Stratasys … [Read more...]
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What are new applications for additive manufacturing?
Where can additive manufacturing be used? Dr. Ankit Saharan and Dr. Gregory Hayes of EOS examine this phase of development in additive manufacturing. We have all come to know many different applications from additive technology ranging from … [Read more...]
What is the most significant, recent development in additive manufacturing materials?
Dr. Ankit Saharan and Dr. Gregory Hayes of EOS explore the next phase of development in additive manufacturing materials. Materials unlock applications for additive technologies. In the current additive metals world, traditionally conventional … [Read more...]
What is the most underrated capability of additive manufacturing, according to 3D Systems
3D printing is a dynamic industry, with new technologies and techniques emerging all the time. Here’s what Menno Ellis, senior vice president, Strategy & Vertical Markets, 3D Systems says about coming developments. For many years, the additive … [Read more...]
How to work with thin walls when 3D printing
Many 3D printed designs require some sort of support during the build process. For extruded designs, the material that supports the design is either a soluble or easily removable material or the same materials as the printed part, just printed … [Read more...]
How to select the right metal additive manufacturing machine for your needs
One of the major metal additive technologies is known as Powder Bed Fusion. This technology builds parts in the following manner: A layer of fine metal powder is spread across a machine bed. One or more lasers move across the bed, fusing sections of … [Read more...]
What are the most used materials for 3D printing / additive manufacturing?
According to a recent report from Sculpteo, about 65% of users work with plastics, 36% use metals, 29% use resins, 8% use ceramic material for 3D printing /additive systems. This 2018 report also notes that the most used 3DP technology is fused … [Read more...]
What is the least recognized capability of 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing?
EOS has been involved in additive manufacturing for many years. We asked Dr. Ankit Saharan and Dr. Gregory Hayes at EOS to explore the next phase of development in additive manufacturing. We all know about how 3D printing upends the traditional … [Read more...]
What applications use 3D printing / additive manufacturing?
According to a 2018 report from Sculpteo, respondents said they use 3D printing and additive manufacturing for the following: 17% -- industrial goods, 12% -- consumer goods, 7% -- aeronautical or aerospace applications, 6% -- … [Read more...]
What trends will impact 3D printing?
As of 2018, 7 trends will influence the development and acceptance of 3D printing. These trends are: --Cost decrease --Innovation in materials --Metal 3D printing --Faster additive manufacturing --Medical 3D printing and … [Read more...]
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