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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.

Massivit has unveiled RapidWings, a composite manufacturing platform built for the defense industry. We look at the rise of large-format 3D printing in defense and the role of FDM technology in [...]

Siemens Mobility is standardizing the use of FDM spare parts in its maintenance workshops, while Henkel and Würth are developing a certified carbon-fiber-reinforced PETG filament family for [...]

QinetiQ has set up a pier-side 3D printing facility at the Royal Navy submarine base in Scotland. The facility aims to shorten supply lead times by producing and delivering parts on demand for [...]

IU Health now produces surgical models in 24 hours with its FDA-cleared in-house 3D printing studio. Patient-specific 3D printed models deliver speed and cost advantages, especially in cancer surgery.

How is 3D printing transforming the automotive world, from series production to personalization, with examples from MINI, Apollo, LongBow, Bentley and Czinger? Get a fast quote for your own part.

How does damp filament affect print quality? Learn step by step how to dry filament at the right temperature and time using an oven, a dedicated dryer and a food dehydrator.

Researchers at CU Boulder used a seaweed-derived alginate additive to make earth-based materials suitable for 3D printing. A new approach to sustainable, low-cost building materials.

Desktop FDM printers in the $200-$300 range can now produce industrial-grade prototypes. Which prototypes can be printed at home, and which require professional service? An FDM prototyping guide [...]