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Glossary: Photopolymers

 
 
Plastic resins that change properties when exposed to light.
 
 

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Protolabs Debuts Hybrid PhotoSynthesis Technology
Axtra3D printing capabilities complement digital manufacturer’s advanced photopolymer offering with repeatable printed parts in days, company says.

UnionTech Debuts New Photopolymer 3D Printing Systems

Latest 3D printing systems and comprehensive additive manufacturing solutions on display at RAPID + TCT.
Desktop Metal and Evonik Recently Expand Partnership

Desktop Metal and Evonik Recently Expand Partnership
Companies report qualification of photopolymer on large-format additive manufacturing 2.0 systems.
Desktop Metal, Evonik Enhance Partnership

Desktop Metal, Evonik Enhance Partnership
Parts 3D printed on the ETEC Xtreme 8K in Evonik INFINAM ST 6100 L material will be on display during the AMUG 2024 conference.
Nexa3D Expands Partnership with BASF Forward AM

Nexa3D Expands Partnership with BASF Forward AM
Powered by BASF Forward AM, Nexa3D’s three new photopolymers support a variety of applications with fast turnaround times.

Stratasys to Buy Origin
Origin’s resin-based Programmable PhotoPolymerization (P3) technology expands Stratasys capabilities in the arena for 3D-printed mass production parts.

Editor’s Pick: New technique enhances photopolymer additive manufacturing

Fortify Continuous Kinetic Mixing System meets the need for advanced material properties in additive manufacturing. 

Fortify’s Technology Enables Step Change in 3D Printed Materials
New module opens applications for photopolymer additive manufacturing.

BASF 3D Printing Solutions Announces Strategic Alliances for 3D Printing
The BASF subsidiary has also established several new partnerships for the development and distribution of 3D printing solutions and products.

Origin Introduces Open Additive Production
Origin comes out with new approach to additive manufacturing; company has new funding and partnership with BASF.

3D Printing Buyers Guide Gets to the Point
Pairing the right additive manufacturing solution with your outfit can be a tricky business. Here's a lifeline.

5 Ways to Increase Bandwidth on Your CNC Mill with a 3D Printer
A desktop 3D printer and the right materials can free your milling machine to do what it does best.

3D Printing with Desktop Stereolithography
Desktop 3D printing with SLA (stereolithography) can give you the ability to make high-quality prototypes and functional designs quickly.

3D Printing Materials: Choosing the Right Material for Your Application
Your list of materials for additive manufacturing keeps growing. So how do you know which material is right for your application? Here’s timely advice to help you figure it out.

3D Printing’s New Materials: Plastics, Ceramics, Composites and More
Material choices continue to expand for industrial and prototyping applications.

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