additive manufacturing

3D Print Not Sticking to Bed? 8 Ways to fix 3D Printer Bed Adhesion

Here are eight tried and true methods for optimizing your first layer adhesion with FDM 3D printing.

Infill 3D Printing: All You Need to Know

The internal structure of a 3D printed part can be adjusted via 3D printer infill settings, giving users control over variables like part weight and strength, print time, and material usage.

3D Printed Rubber: What's Possible and What Isn't

Is it possible to 3D print rubber? In a strict sense, no. But with a huge number of flexible filaments and flexible resins out there, it is possible to make pliable, rubber-like parts suitable for a range of applications.

Startup Program Supports Smart Product Development

Article #1 Altair Startup Series. Offering startups cutting-edge technology to support the next generation of agile, innovative engineering teams.

Micro Solutions for Macro Challenges: Electroforming Applications in Energy, Medical, Food, and Beyond

Applications for electroforming are enabling innovation in everything from satellites to water filtration.

3D Print Warping (PLA, PETG, ABS): 6 Simple Fixes

Warping is typically caused by poor bed adhesion and inconsistent printing temperatures. Here’s how to fix the 3D printing problem.

Engineering with a Massless Mindset

Engineers have tremendous leverage in humanity's race to curb the most disastrous impacts of climate change. Massless offers a framework to accelerate innovation and decelerate climate change at the same time.

Raymond Weitekamp

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polySpectra

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Updated on 30 Mar, 2022

4 minutes read

Aerojet Rocketdyne's 3D Printed Quad Thruster Enables Low-Cost Space Exploration

Aerojet Rocketdyne engineers optimized a key component of their Reaction Control System (RCS) quad thruster using additive manufacturing. Not only is the new space engine part 67% lighter, but it also contributes to the reduction of the overall production cost of the thruster by 66%

Team nTopology

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nTopology

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Updated on 30 Mar, 2022

5 minutes read

3D Printing Brims (vs Rafts vs Skirts): How to Get Started

Brims, rafts, and skirts are FDM 3D printing techniques that can enable better bed adhesion and print stability. Here’s how and when to use them.

Nozzle Diameter and Layer Height Explained

Nozzle diameter and layer height can both greatly affect the resolution, printing time, and appearance of 3D printed parts. They are also connected to each other in an important way.

PETG Bed Temperature, Nozzle Temperature & Cooling Settings

Durable, flexible, and chemically resistant, PETG is a valuable 3D printing filament with a small price tag. However, the ideal PETG bed temperature is higher than other materials.

PETG Print Settings: Adjusting Temperature, Speed & Retraction to Improve Printing

Thanks to its durability, chemical resistance, and low shrinkage, PETG filament is fast gaining popularity. However, it can be difficult to print without careful preparation and adjustment of 3D printer settings.

Z Banding (Z Wooble): Rooting out the Cause and Fixing the 3D Printing Defect

Z banding is a common problem that makers face when 3D printing. Read on to understand what Z banding is, what causes it, and how to fix it.

How to Clean 3D Printer Beds: Glass, PEI, Adhesive

Whether you use a glass plate, PEI sheet, or something else, cleaning your build surface is essential to getting good prints. But how do you do it quickly and effectively, and without damaging the bed?

PLA Smoothing: How to Smooth 3D Prints

FDM 3D printers are reliable and cost-effective, but the appearance of layer lines can ruin a good print. Fortunately, it is possible to smooth PLA parts using a variety of methods.