Applications & Projects
Applications, projects and business models
From rapid prototyping to architectural models to small-batch business — 3D printing is far more than a hobby. Real-world applications, business models and project ideas.
Development of biodegradable architectural models using 3D printing
Biodegradable architectural models made from PLA and PHA: Sustainability in 3D printing. Technical details and challenges.
Model aircraft construction with 3D-printed components
Model airplanes with 3D printing: Tips and tricks for makers. Materials, printing settings, and common issues.
Business models for 3D-printed spare parts
3D-printed spare parts: Business models, challenges, and opportunities for makers.
Crowdfunding for 3D Printing Projects: Best Practices
Successful Crowdfunding for 3D Printing Projects: Best Practices for Makers and Engineers.
Use of Adaptive Layer Height for Complex Models
Adaptive Layer Height optimizes 3D prints through variable layer thicknesses, enhances detail accuracy, and saves time.
FDM printing as a service: Success factors and challenges
Success factors and challenges of FDM printing as a service.
Customization of 3D printed parts with thermoplastic films
Customization of 3D printed parts with thermoplastic films: Techniques, challenges, and practical knowledge.
Application of spray paint for weather-resistant surfaces
Application of spray paint for weather-resistant surfaces: Techniques, problems, and solutions for makers.
Bonding Flexible Materials: Challenges and Solutions
Bonding Flexible Materials: Challenges, Solutions, and Techniques for Makers.
Post-processing of nylon parts with steam smoothing
Steam smoothing improves the surface quality of nylon parts by controlled melting of the surface.
Use of pigment powder to emphasize details
Pigment powders in 3D printing: Emphasizing details and creating visual depth.
Creating realistic rust effects on 3D printed models
Create realistic rust effects on 3D printed models using iron filaments, oxidation solutions, and paints.
Use of heat guns to correct deformations
Use of Hot Air Guns to Address 3D Printing Deformations: Technical Facts and Practical Knowledge.
Compatibility of different adhesive methods with 3D printing materials
Which adhesive methods work with 3D printing materials? An overview of advantages and disadvantages.
Use of adhesives for the assembly of 3D printed parts
Adhesives in 3D printing: Cyanoacrylates, Epoxies, Polyurethanes for PLA, ABS, Nylon.
Application of transfer films for detailed patterns
Transfer films for textile printing enable detailed patterns through heat and pressure. Ideal for DIY textile designs.
Techniques for Creating Wood Grain on 3D Printing
Techniques for Creating Wood Grain on 3D Prints, Including Tips and Pitfalls.
Use of spray filler to smooth PLA parts
Spray filler smooths PLA surfaces but requires precision and patience. A solution for detail-oriented makers.
Sealing 3D print surfaces with clear coat
Clear coatings enhance 3D print surfaces, provide protection and shine, but require careful application to avoid bubble formation.
Use of solvents for smoothing ABS prints
Use acetone to smooth ABS prints. Tips and pitfalls for makers.