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3D Printing Webinar and Event Roundup: December 5, 2021
We’ve got another busy week of webinars and events to tell you about, with topics ranging from aviation and medical 3D printing to a town hall meeting, biomaterials, SLA technology,…
Investigating the Deformation of 3D Printed PLA
In a paper entitled “Improved Model and Experimental Validation of Deformation in Fused Filament Fabrication of Poly Lactic Acid,” a group of researchers evaluates deformation in 3D printed PLA. Because…
Research Team Takes Advantage of Common FFF 3D Printing Defect to 4D Print Plastic Self-Folding Objects
A lot of research has been undertaken regarding 3D printed self-folding structures and 3D printed items that can self-assemble, but a team from Carnegie Mellon University is changing things up in the…
BB-8 Builder Scales Up Classic Lego Go-Kart to Make a 3D Printed Version That’s Five Times Bigger
While they weren’t my absolute favorite toy, I did enjoy playing and building things with LEGOs…there’s something very satisfying about hearing that ‘snap’ the plastic pieces make when you put…
Airwolf 3D Releases New Wolfbite ULTRA Bed Adhesion Solution Formulated for Polypropylene
California-based Airwolf 3D made a big announcement today, regarding a common 3D printing materials problem. Polypropylene is incredibly durable and cost effective, so it’s used often for automotive and other…
Made for Me Offers Tips on SLS 3D Printing with Nylon: Enjoy Greater Durability & Versatility for Complex Models
As an artist is to pencils and paints, the 3D printing enthusiast is to materials. And if you’ve become passionate about using this technology, whether at home or for work,…
DIMA 3D Introduces New DIMAFIX 3D Printing Adhesive Spray to Avoid Warping and Sticking on Hot Print Beds
The moment a 3D print job finishes should be a sweet little victory in which you’re able to pluck a completed new object from the print bed and admire its…
Airwolf 3D Announces Wolfbite Premium Heatbed Adhesion Solution for ABS
There’s no doubt that 3D printers with large build volumes are generally preferred over the smaller machines. After all, who wouldn’t want the option to print objects as large as…