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How Strong Is Carbon Fiber Filament for 3D Printing
Carbon fiber 3D printer filament is often marketed as a high-strength material for functional parts. But how strong is it really compared...
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How Conductive 3D Printing Filaments Are Powering Practical Applications
If conductive 3D printing filaments once felt like lab-only experiments, this is no longer the case. These materials are now showing real...
Jul 13 min read
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How Layer Height and Print Speed Affect FDM Print Quality
If you have ever wondered whether it is worth sacrificing print speed for surface detail, this experiment provides useful insights for...
Jun 254 min read
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Self-Healing Materials for 3D Printing Are No Longer Sci-Fi
Self-healing materials might sound like something from a science fiction movie, but they are quickly becoming a reality in advanced...
Jun 193 min read
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Comparing 3D Printing and Urethane Casting for Small Batch Production
Our team has worked with urethane casting services  for over a decade, and we recently introduced this service alongside our 3D printing...
Jun 174 min read
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What to Know About Damaged FEP Film and When to Change It
One of our new interns recently joined the team to assist with resin 3D printing using MSLA technology. Early on, they approached us with...
Jun 134 min read
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What Is the Most Durable 3D Printing Plastic for Museum Artifacts
Recently, our team was approached by an artist who planned to donate a large sculptural work to a museum. The artist had already decided...
May 214 min read
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How to Fix V Shaped Resin Print Failures in Flexible Resin
In our work with resin 3D printing, we frequently handle various materials. Among them, flexible resin has shown to be the most sensitive...
May 163 min read
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Testing Surface Quality with 3D Printing Ironing in FDM
We recently ran a small experiment to better understand how 3d printing ironing works in practice. This setting is available in most...
Mar 283 min read
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3D Printed Replacement Parts that Keep Projects on Track
One of the most common requests we receive as a professional 3D printing service is the production of 3d printed replacement parts. It’s...
Mar 253 min read
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Is High-Speed PLA Worth It for Expedited 3D Printing?
When you run a 3D printing service focused on both quality and speed, like we do, every hour counts. Naturally, we’re always looking for...
Mar 233 min read
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Is 3D Printing Food Safe? What You Should Know
Many people ask whether 3D printing is safe for making objects that come into contact with food. This is a common question, especially...
Mar 134 min read
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Do You Need to Prime 3D Prints Before Painting
When preparing to paint a 3D printed part, one important question often comes up — is priming necessary? In most cases, applying a primer...
Mar 113 min read
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What Are Supports in 3D Printing and How to Optimize Them
3D printing has changed manufacturing, enabling highly detailed and customized designs that were once difficult to produce. However,...
Mar 54 min read
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Is PLA Biodegradable? The Reality Behind PLA Plastic Biodegradability
PLA, also known as Polylactic Acid, is often marketed as an environmentally friendly plastic alternative. Many believe it is...
Mar 44 min read
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How Strong Are Resin Prints in Heat, Sunlight, and Water?
Resin 3D printing has become a popular choice for producing highly detailed parts, but some of our clients wonder about its real-world...
Feb 274 min read
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How to Convert STEP to STL for 3D Printing
Converting STEP files to STL is an essential step when preparing 3D models for printing. STEP files store parametric 3D data, while STL...
Feb 203 min read
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How to Fix and Prevent 3D Printing Warping to Improve Results
One of the most common challenges in additive manufacturing is 3D print warping. This issue occurs when parts cool down after 3D...
Feb 183 min read
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3D Printing Tolerances and How to Achieve Accuracy
Achieving precision in 3D printing is critical for ensuring that parts fit, function, and perform as intended. 3D printing tolerances...
Feb 133 min read
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Difference Between Nylon and Polyamide
The difference between nylon and polyamide is a common point of confusion for engineers, manufacturers, and product designers. These...
Feb 113 min read
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