material testing
Analyzing Parameters of Pure and Reinforced 3D Printed PLA and ABS Samples
If you want high-quality 3D printed parts, then you need to choose the right print parameters. Research on this topic is ongoing, and the latest comes from the University of…
Novamid AM1030 FR: Royal DSM Releases Flame-Retardant FDM Material
While Royal DSM, hailing from the Netherlands, is a global company based on science and promoting sustainability for individuals and industries everywhere, they continue to make substantial impacts within the…
3D Printing Used to Decorate Biodegradable KOFFINs that are Personalized for the Deceased
While the way we live is vastly different from the way we did 100, 50, and even 20 years ago, the way we say goodbye to loved ones when they’ve…
Graphmatec Partnering with Materials Developer Add North 3D to Develop Conductive 3D Printing Filaments
Last summer, materials scientist Dr. Mamoun Taher, a researcher in the Department of Chemistry at Uppsala University in Sweden, worked with serial entrepreneur Björn Lindh to found a startup company, of which Taher is the…
3D Printing Materials Updates: Windform Passes New Tests, 3DVerkstan and add:north Partner Up
CRP Technology is known for its Windform 3D printing materials, a collection of high-performance composite materials with strong thermal and mechanical properties. Windform materials are highly flexible, elastic, and resistant…
3D Printing News Briefs: August 25, 2017
Happy Friday – let’s get the weekend started with some 3D Printing News Briefs. MyMiniFactory launches its new Click & Print feature, while a popular 3D printing service bureau purchases…
International Paris Air Show: Safran Announces First EASA Certification for 3D Printed Auxiliary Power Unit Part
French aerospace firm Safran Power Units, which is part of the international high-technology group Safran, specializes in designing and manufacturing power systems for civil and military aerospace. Specifically, its business…
What’s the Strongest 3D Printer Filament? MatterHackers Attempts to Find Out
There is an overwhelming amount of material to choose from in 3D printing – even just when it comes to desktop FDM printers. For the casual maker, printability and appearance…
LLNL Researchers Make Progress Using 3D Printing for Material Strength Testing
A lot of the science behind 3D printing is intensive study of material properties, especially when it comes to industrial additive manufacturing. Some of the most advanced research of materials…
