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Alexandra MacDiarmid

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Barcelona, Spain

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Content Specialist

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Content Specialist at 3D printing solutions manufacturer BCN3D Technologies.

Latest Posts

When we think of 3D Printing, perhaps the first thing that comes to mind is a plastic component that is not quite strong enough to be used for industrial applications. However, carbon fiber filament is changing the history of 3D Printing with its reliable and highly strong mechanical properties.

Carbon Fiber Filament: What is it and why should we use it?

3D printing works with a wide variety of 3D printing materials, among which we can find plastics, resins, metals… and even food! In FDM printing, thermoplastics are used, a type of 3D printer material that at high temperatures becomes liquid allowing it to flow, and when it cools down enough (below its glass transition temperature) it becomes solid.

The most popular 3D printing materials in FDM and their properties

In this article, we run through the different types of soluble filaments on offer, the advantages of using this type of material as opposed to insoluble supports, and our tips and tricks for the smoothest printing process possible.

Using soluble 3D printer filament to build support structures

Understanding the different types of 3D printers available in the market will help ensure that you select the best product for your operations.

Types of 3D Printers and Printing Techniques: A quick overview

Dutch company Yuugn creates 3D printed light fixtures for office buildings, commercial spaces, and schools while putting a focus on sustainability.

Yuugn lights the way to a sustainable future with 3D printed light fixtures

For anyone with a 3D printer, a flex filament can provide some unique advantages to your prints. We focus on the most flexible filament available in our portfolio: TPU. Let’s take a look at its properties, how to print it, and the different applications made possible by this material.

3D Flex Filament: Properties, printing process, and purposes