Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) 3D printers which squirt out molten plastic layer by layer are by far the most popular type in general use. Most machines extrude plastic through a nozzle above print ...

New product from Infinite Material Solutions is the first ever water-soluble support that is compatible with high-temperature thermoplastics such as PEEK, PEKK, PEI, and PPSU PRESCOTT, Wisconsin, Nov.

Have a look at the object to the right. Using a conventional fused deposition printer, how would you print the object? There’s no flat surface to lay on the bed without generating a lot of overhangs.

DEARBORN, Mich. & DÜSSELDORF, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EnvisionTEC and Henkel today have announced an expansion of their partnership agreement to further drive the adoption of production level 3D ...

Users of the Trumpf development can print components with overhangs to 15 degrees without support. TruTops Print allows users to print parts with overhangs as low as 15 deg. Engineering and laser ...

Researchers have developed a new technique to allow a laser-based 3D printing process that previously could only print with one material now use several at the same time. A team of engineers at ...

Art, sculptures and even mass-produced objects are often built to last. Ancient Greek sculptures from thousands of years ago may have lost their color (and sometimes a few limbs) but are otherwise in ...

James has been writing about technology for years but has loved it since the early 90s. While his main areas of expertise are maker tools -- 3D printers, vinyl cutters, paper printers, and laser ...