3d printing color

How does PLA Color Influence Mechanical Properties in FDM 3D Printing?

All kinds of research has been conducted regarding the mechanical properties of 3D printing materials, such as how they are effected by things like infill density, build orientation, temperature, and…

Dow, German RepRap, & Nexus: 3D Printing Colored Liquid Silicone Rubber Parts

Earlier this year, chemical company Dow created a versatile liquid silicone rubber material, called SILASTIC 3D 3335 LSR, which has a low viscosity and is perfect for applications such as…

3D Printing at CSAIL MIT: Photo-Chromeleon Programmable Ink Inspired by Nature

Once again, scientists are inspired by nature in their work, and here—intensely so. Authors Yuhua Jin, Isabel Qamar, Michael Wessely, Aradhana Adhikari, Katarina Bulovic, Parinya Punpongsanon, and Stefanie Mueller explain…

ColorPod DualBox is an Add-on That Turns Desktop 3D Printers Into Color Powder 3D Printers

As 3D printing arrived on the scene, surprising artists and designers with a certain level of self-sustainability in creation never experienced before, the hunger for more, more, more in terms…

Samsung Electronics Granted Patent for MultiColor Ink in 3D Printing

Samsung Electronics has repeatedly said they are not entering the 3D printing market, but some might find they protest a little too much–especially in light of the recent patent awarded…

Chameleon Ink Cartridge System Offers Filament Colorizing for any FDM 3D Printer

While 3D printing innovators, designers, and artists often share amazing new products with us, we see the bright and shiny results–often in an apparent display of tech-savvy genius and talent…

Artist Uses Sharpie Markers to 3D Print in Color, Creates Warp/Weft Prototype

Many of us embrace new technologies like 3D printing and are enthusiastically ready to jump on board full throttle. It’s tempting to throw everything traditional out the window as progress…

KYOCERA & 3D Systems Partner Further, Offering Full Color ProJet 4500 3D Printer to UK & Ireland

KYOCERA has likely hit a real home run by inking another deal with 3D Systems–this time, to distribute the ProJet 4500 3D printer in the UK and Ireland. In a…