3D printing technology is used not only to build things as large as houses, but also as small as snowflakes.A new material allows the latter to be much stronger than ever before, and to be printed ...

Despite the reputation of polymers used with FDM 3D printing like nylon, ABS, and PLA as being generally indestructible, they do come with a whole range of moisture-related issues that can affect b… ...

Novel 3D printing method to fabricate complex metal-plastic composite structures. ScienceDaily . Retrieved June 2, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2022 / 11 / 221130114550.htm ...

DUBLIN, May 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The '3D Printing Materials Market by Type (Polymer, Metal, Ceramic and Composite) and Application (Automotive, ...

Secondly, Stratasys has launched a comprehensive design guide, entitled “Design Guide for FDM Composite Tooling,” that lays out the best practices for design, fabrication and preparation of 3D printed ...

At present, 3D printing materials mainly include engineering plastics, photosensitive resins, rubber materials, metal materials, and ceramic materials. In addition, food materials such as colored ...

Of all the materials available, to date, for FDM 3D printing, Ultem 1010 reportedly has the lowest CTE, and a T g of 217°C. Another way for dealing with CTE is to avoid female tool designs if possible ...

AFRL’s Polymer Matrix Composites Materials and Processing research team has been working toward 3D printing complex parts that will be lighter and less expensive for the Air Force.

How a 3D printer works can vary depending on the type of printing it's doing. Use this guide to understand the variations in materials and technique.