Using Powder Materials to Create 3D Printed Molds for Casting
January 8, 2021
Why powder-based materials continue to be so present in 3D printing Powder-based methods in 3D printing, generally revolving around technology…
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How to Apply Material Science Principles to Optimize For Strength in 3D Printing
March 9, 2020
3D printing can be used to manufacture all kinds of objects. It’s a very versatile process, and it can handle…
Continue readingMaterials Explainer: 3D Printing in Strong & Flexible Plastics
June 15, 2017
We recently announced that new finishes are available on our Strong & Flexible plastics (also known as XSF). But what is…
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Materials Explainer: 3D Printing in Cast Metal
May 11, 2017
Cast metals at Shapeways combine the cutting-edge technology of 3D printing with the lost-wax casting process developed by humans thousands…
Continue readingMaterials Explainer: 3D Printing in Steel
April 13, 2017
3D printed metal has gotten a lot of attention lately, but because the process of 3D printing in metals can…
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