Materials
Filaments, resins and specialty materials for 3D printing
Extension of print beds through modular plates
Modular print bed plates expand the build volume of FDM printers, but present challenges in leveling and heat distribution.
Special resins for SLA printers
Special resins for SLA printers: Opportunities and challenges in the maker's everyday life.
Creating textured 3D models from multispectral scans
Multispectral scans for detailed 3D models: Opportunities and challenges.
Printing with concrete 3D printing materials
Concrete 3D Printing: Challenges, Technical Details, and Practical Knowledge for Makers and Engineers.
Causes and Solutions for Lack of Filament Feed
Causes and Solutions for Lack of Filament Feed in FDM Printing. Tips for Troubleshooting and Optimization.
Biodegradable 3D printing materials
Biodegradable PLA/PHA filament from ColorFabb: Advantages, technical details, and printing issues.
Print profile for heat-resistant ASA
Printing profile for ASA: Heat-resistant and UV-resistant, ideal for outdoor applications. Tips to avoid warping and layer issues.
Metal-coated filaments: Application and advantages
Metal-coated filaments provide a metallic appearance in FDM printing, ideal for decorative purposes, but not mechanically load-bearing.
Chemically resistant 3D printing materials
Chemically resistant FDM filaments: Challenges and applications in 3D printing.
Temperature calibration for different filament types
Temperature calibration for FDM filaments: Why it is crucial and how to master it.
Use of disinfectant-resistant resins in medicine
Disinfectant-resistant resins in medicine: Advantages and challenges in 3D printing with Formlabs BioMed Resins.
Printing settings for Polycarbonate (PC)
Printing settings for PC: High temperatures, precision, and patience required.
Optimization of Extruder Clamping Force for Filament Guidance
Optimization of extruder clamping force for better print quality and reduced wear in 3D printing.
Behavior of ABS at Different Temperatures
ABS printing requires temperature control: Warping and shrinkage are common issues.
Use of metal filaments in all-metal hotends
Metal filaments in FDM printing: Challenges and opportunities with all-metal hotends.
Influence of Retract Lengths on Filament Waste
Influence of Retract Lengths on Filament Waste in FDM Printers.
Optimization of Meshes for 3D Printing with ZBrush
Mesh optimization with ZBrush for 3D printing: polygon reduction, retopology, export.
Printing heat-resistant seals with FKM filament
FKM filament offers high resistance to heat and chemicals, making it ideal for industrial seals, but it is challenging to print.
Bamboo-filled PLA: Application and Properties
Bamboo-filled PLA offers a unique wood appearance but requires special printing settings and regular nozzle maintenance.
Copper-filled filament: Features and Applications
Copper-filled filament: Challenges and applications for makers.