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Glossary: ABS

 
 
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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Stratasys Unveils Rail-Ready Flame-Retardant FDM Material

Flame-retardant composite material designed to enable rail and transportation manufacturers to produce certified end-use parts, Stratasys reports.

Dyndrite Team Picked for America Makes AI Initiative

Goal of AIM-4AM program is to advance AI-driven qualification of additive manufacturing materials.

Stratasys Expands AM Offerings with Software, Materials

Tools, materials, and platform updates help make AM more accessible from the design lab to the factory floor, Stratasys suggests.

HP Unveils New HP MJF 1200 3D Printer at RAPID + TCT 

A range of announcements arrive as HP Additive Manufacturing Solutions (HP AM) marks a decade of innovation in additive manufacturing, company says.

UltiMaker Named Exclusive U.S. Distributor for Tectonic-3D

Plan is to expand material portfolio for Defense and Industrial Sectors

3D Printing Materials Market to Surpass USD$18.32 Billion by 2032

The global 3D Printing Materials market size was valued at USD$4.55 billion in 2025.

Breaking the Mold in Materials Development

A roundup of expert input and market insights delves into how advances in materials are reshaping the future of additive manufacturing.

6K Additive Signs Supply Agreement with Siemens Energy

Plan is to support circularity in nickel-based alloys.

Stratasys Expands Availability of RadioMatrix Radiopaque Material

Radiopaque 3D printing material now fully available to U.S. healthcare providers.

Metal Additive Makes Waves Across Industries

Metal AM lays down more roots in established sectors like aerospace and automotive, while finding niche opportunities in other industries.

Formlabs Unveils Next-Gen SLA Materials

These engineering materials are built for harsh environments, impact, and repeated wear, company shares.

Stratasys Launches Materials Marketplace

Purpose is to open access to additive manufacturing materials and solutions.

meviy Grows CNC Milling Capabilities

Company offers 5 new material options.

Carbon Makes Available FP3D Resin for Dental Labs

New material enables dental labs to produce 3D-printed flexible partial dentures, Carbon says.

AM Transforms On-Demand Medical Device Production

Customization, collaboration, speed to market are just some of the key factors driving AM production of these healthcare-specific devices.

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