Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU): Highly Versatile for Many 3D Printing Applications
July 9, 2021
Created in a German lab in 1937, Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) is now one of those ubiquitous plastic materials that spans…
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Next Level Custom 3D Printing with the User Application Team
June 8, 2021
At Shapeways, each production job is unique, beginning its journey from the instant a 3D model is uploaded. At that…
Continue readingEverything You Need to Know About Nylon 12 Material
January 27, 2021
Selecting the right material for a part or product is key to ensuring it takes shape and performs as well…
Continue readingAdvice, Design, Resources: 3D Printing Experts Are Here For You
November 17, 2020
Working with experts who have decades of experience working every day with 3D printing can be your entry point into…
Continue readingThe Expert Guide to Stereolithography (SLA) 3D Printing
September 9, 2020
As the original 3D printing technology, Stereolithography is favored by engineers when making smaller, detailed parts. SLA technology relies on liquid resin to build 3D models.
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