3d printing supports
3D Printing Webinar and Event Roundup: May 29, 2022
It’s a pretty calm week in the world of 3D printing and advanced manufacturing webinars and events, so enjoy the break! Hannover Messe is taking place, Nanoscribe is hosting an…
3D Printing Webinar and Virtual Event Roundup: April 25, 2021
While there are still plenty of webinars to attend this week, we’ve also got some virtual events and training opportunities, including nTop Week, TÜV SÜD virtual training, the NAMIC Virtual…
Price, Performance, Potential – Closing the Gap in 3D Printing
MakerBot, a global leader in the 3D printing industry, can be seen within the rapid prototyping processes of several industry powerhouses, such as Lockheed Martin and KUKA Robotics. Recently, MakerBot’s…
French Researchers Develop Algorithm to Generate Interior Ribbed Support Vaults for 3D Printed Hollow Objects
In 3D printing, every layer of material must be supported by the layer below it in order to form a solid object; when it comes to FFF 3D printing, material…
Interview with RIZE: Trying Out the XRIZE 3D Printer at RAPID 2019
Typically, when I attend trade shows and events like RAPID + TCT and SOLIDWORKS World, I attend some presentations, maybe sit in on a panel discussion or two, and walk…
University of Auckland: Eliminating Waste in AM Processes with Less Support Material
In ‘Optimization of process planning for reducing material waste in extrusion based additive manufacturing,’ researchers from the University of Auckland look into improved ways for avoiding post processing waste in…
Long Term Home Review of Ultimaker’s New S5 Professional 3D Printer
At Hannover Messe this past April, desktop 3D printing leader Ultimaker introduced its first new 3D printer in two years – the S5, an expansion to its professional 3D printer portfolio. Ultimaker…
A Closer Look at 3D Printing Support Structures
Support structures are a necessary evil of 3D printing. They can be frustrating and time-consuming, but they are required to keep many parts from collapsing or becoming distorted. In a…
TU Delft’s Multi-Axis Robotic 3D Printing System Makes it Possible to Print Without Supports
August 12-16 in Vancouver, SIGGRAPH 2018, the world’s largest computer graphics and interactive techniques conference, will kick off five days of interesting programming and exhibitions. Many research teams from around the…
Additive Works Introduces New Amphyon Module for 3D Printing Support Generation
Many people’s least favorite part of 3D printing, no matter which technology, is dealing with support structures. They’re frequently difficult to remove, and if they’re not placed correctly, they can…
TwoCure Method Enables Resin 3D Printing Without Supports
SLA 3D printing is wonderful for many reasons, such as speed and the ability to produce high-resolution objects. It does tend to require some post-processing, though, particularly support removal. Supports…
Simplify3D Releases Version 4.0, Featuring User-Friendly New Features for More Options in 3D Printing
It’s been over a year since Simplify3D released a new version of its popular 3D slicing software program. Version 3.1 offered a host of new features as well as compatibility…
3D Printing with Essentially No Post-Processing: Rize Rises at RAPID, Sees Future in Growth with New Company President
It’s okay to admit it: you hate post-processing. It’s easier once you’ve admitted it. It’s easier still if you can virtually eliminate the need for it — or at least that’s…
Slic3r Prusa Edition Announces Latest Release, Offering Updated Supports and Smooth Variable Layer Height
It was only a few months ago that Prusa, the popular open-source RepRap 3D printer company, introduced its customized Slic3r software for Prusa 3D printers. Now, the Slic3r Prusa Edition just…
Researchers Are Able to Dissolve Support Structures in Metal 3D Printing, Offering Great Potential for Future
Dissolvable supports in 3D printing. It’s music to the ears of anyone who works with this technology in any capacity, well aware of the headaches that using supports can involve—and…
MatterHackers Release Massive MatterControl 1.5 Update
Southern California-based 3D printing products and supply retailer MatterHackers has just released a massive update to their popular MatterControl 3D printing management software. The free, open source 3D print and…
