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When it comes to desktop 3D printing, buyers have two main options: resin printers that use photopolymerization technology, or filament printers that extrude molten thermoplastic. Both have their strengths and weaknesses.

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You want to use 3D printing, but don’t know how 3D printers work? Or maybe you are already using 3D printing but don’t really understand the way these impressive 3D machines work. That is why, today, we chose to focus on these amazing 3D printing systems.

How does a 3D printer work?

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The Next Byte

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The Next Byte Podcast is hosted by two young engineers - Daniel and Farbod - who select the most interesting tech/engineering cont...

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Creaform

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Founded in 2002 in Lévis (Québec, Canada), Creaform is a world-class leader...

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UltiMaker

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Since 2011, Ultimaker has built an open and easy-to-use solution of 3D prin...

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Protolabs

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Manufacturing. Accelerated.

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nTopology

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nTopology is a software company building the next generation of engineering...

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Unwanted lines in 3D prints can show up for many reasons and take different forms. Here we look at the most common types of lines in 3D prints and how to eliminate them.

Lines in 3D Prints: How to Fix Them

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You want to use 3D printing, but don’t know how 3D printers work? Or maybe you are already using 3D printing but don’t really understand the way these impressive 3D machines work. That is why, today, we chose to focus on these amazing 3D printing systems.

How does a 3D printer work?

Though aluminum 3D printing has traditionally been a challenge, big advances have been made in recent years. Here's everything you need to know about aluminum additive manufacturing, from applications and technologies, to what alloys are available.

3D Printed Aluminum: Everything You Need to Know

3D printing offers unparalleled freedom when it comes to the appearance of the objects you print. It’s possible to change the color, texture, size, and shape of your print, just by changing what material you use.

How to 3D print clear plastic parts

Human cells in a 3D printer that can be used to cover wounds like a sticking plaster – this is the long-term goal of the Bioprint FirstAid experiment. As part of his 'Cosmic Kiss' mission, German ESA astronaut Matthias Maurer has now carried out this series of experiments on the ISS.

3D-printed bio-plaster