
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene is a thermoplastic polymer commonly used in 3D printing applications, especially for prototypes due to its relatively low cost, stiffness and impact resistance.
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How to Successfully Introduce 3D Printing in Your Business
Bringing the 3D printing process in-house is an effective way of optimizing the product development workflow; enabling faster iterations and reduced costs.
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Sustaining the Future of 3D Printing
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How to Leverage High-Strength 3D Printing
Can't figure out how to integrate high-strength 3D printing into your manufacturing workflow? Try a new perspective.
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Stanley Black & Decker Partners with Structur3d
Structur3d and Stanley worked together during the development process of the Inj3ctor platform to identify the needs of...
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Stratasys Launches Carbon Fiber Material for F123 Series 3D Printers
Lightweight, ABS-based material is specifically formulated for applications such as manufacturing tooling, jigs and fixtures.
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Nexa3D Expands Partnership with Henkel
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NGMedical GmbH Receives FDA OK for AM Titanium Cervical Interbody BEE
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Stratasys Launches Multi-Material Polyjet 3D Printer
New J850 Pro delivers PolyJet’s speed and breadth of materials for form, fit and functional testing, company says.
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Desktop Metal to Buy EnvisionTEC
Acquisition will enable ability to enter market for volume product polymer additive manufacturing.
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Atomstack Launches 3D Printer for Thermoplastic Rubber
This new desktop FDM 3D printer is a tool capable of producing virtually any end-use rubber product as well as...
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Editor’s Pick: UL Certification for Emissions-free 3D Printing
RIZE calls GREENGUARD Certification “a key safety and sustainability milestone” for the 2XC FDM 3D printer.
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