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New Dry Cabinet for 3D Printing Filament

BigRep SHIELD is a large-format cabinet for optimal material storage.

Creality K1C 3D Printer Debuts

February 23, 2024 · System includes upgrades to the K1 extrusion system, better filament compatibility, an AI camera, an air filter and more, the company reports.

Polymaker Launches High-Speed 3D Printing Filament

September 14, 2023 · PolySonic's fast extrusion rate, high precision, and interlayer adhesion enhance 3D printing speed. 

3D Print Metal on a Sample Scale

October 10, 2022 · The Virtual Foundry announces its Filamet evaluation kit.

KIMYA Renews Commitment to ORPLAST 3 to Develop Recycled Filaments

February 7, 2022 · The FIL’REC project combines performance and eco-design, companies say.

Forward AM Launches Ultrafuse Flexible Filament Portfolio

October 19, 2021 · New filaments specially developed for applications requiring flexible materials across multiple industries, according to the company.

New Dry Cabinet for 3D Printing Filament

July 26, 2021 · BigRep SHIELD is a large-format cabinet for optimal material storage.

BCN3D Smart Cabinet Debuts to Store 3D Printing Filaments at Optimum Humidity Levels

May 27, 2021 · BCN3D aims to provide a reliable 3D printing solution, no matter the external factors like power stability or ambient humidity.

Editor’s Pick: Debuting filament-based stainless steel for additive manufacturing

December 15, 2020 · Forward AM/BASF Ultrafuse 17-4PH is a filament comprising metal powder with a polymer binder.

Smart International Unveils Smart3D Multimaterial Dryer

January 29, 2020 · Dryer allows for fast, efficient and simultaneous 3D filament drying.

3D Resin Printer That Users Can Create

December 27, 2019 · The LumiBee is a compact 3D printer that uses photosensitive liquid resin.

SABIC Launches New Breakaway Support Filament

May 31, 2019 · Filament designed to boost productivity for part manufacturers, company says.

SABIC Launches Breakaway Support Filament

March 21, 2019 · Support filament aimed to enhance productivity for part manufacturers.

AM Industry Faces Materials Challenges

August 15, 2017 · When creating production parts using additive manufacturing (AM) processes, the industry lacks the material data needed to ensure consistent results – and may need to take a new approach to understanding how materials work in a 3D print environment.

3D Filament From Recycled Plastics

February 23, 2015 · Dimension Polymers has developed a 3D printing filament using recycled plastics.

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