From the Workshop

FDM nozzle selection: a comparison of brass, hardened steel and tungsten carbide nozzles, 0.4-0.8 mm diameter options and a maintenance guide with signs of wear.

VulcanForms has appointed Michael Kenworthy as its new Chief Technology Officer. The former Relativity Space and Divergent executive will lead the company's technology strategy.

Empa researchers are testing WAAM (wire arc additive manufacturing) to repair damage in bridges and steel structures. A new era in crack repair using the patch method.

Why does ABS crack and warp during printing? Learn step by step how to overcome these issues with an enclosure, correct bed temperature, cooling settings, and proper adhesion methods.

Sustainability in 3D printing: practical insights into waste management, recycled filament options and eco-friendly FDM printing practices.

VulcanForms plans to create 1,000 jobs by building a million-square-foot 3D printing facility in Massachusetts. This major investment in additive manufacturing highlights just how far industrial [...]

Spare part 3D printing offers solutions at every scale, from home appliances to industrial maintenance. A practical guide to economical and fast spare part production with FDM technology.

A practical guide to Shore hardness values, print settings and the part types best suited to TPU flexible filament for successful 3D printing.

PETG and ABS are the two most compared engineering materials in FDM printing. PETG offers ease of printing and toughness, while ABS delivers high heat resistance and post-processing advantages. [...]

AtomForm's 12-nozzle system cuts color-transition waste in multicolor FDM printing by up to 90 percent, setting a new benchmark for efficiency.