3d printing materials

3D Printing has taken off! From action-hero figurines to cake toppers, anyone can make them as long as you have the right materials.

Tripetalous 3D Printed Ceramic Tiling: This project was created as a course assignment at the California State University, Long Beach; taught by Behnaz Farahi: DESN 551: Materials, Tools, and Techniques of Prototype. In this mini-project, our objective was to explore the interaction of i…

Engineering, textiles, and additive manufacturing are different industries with different growth patterns, but they are connected by an important point: structures. Additionally, each of these industries have to struggle with...

In this 3D Printing Fabric video (from the 3D Printing tutorial series), we will look at different ways you can use 3D printing to make Fabrics. Then, we will…

Pringle of Scotland has incorporated laser-sintered nylon fabric into garments in its Autumn Winter 2014 collection, shown at London Fashion Week.

Ever since I got my 3D printer, I have been wondering whether it was possible to produce transparent parts. While there are plenty of transparent filaments sold on the market, they typically do not produce transparent prints, but rather translucent ones. The difference between transparency and translucency is in the material’s tendency to diffuse light. Diffusion … 3D Printing Transparent Parts Using FDM/FFF Printer Read More »

There are various types of 3D printing materials available in the market today. While each of them has distinct characteristics that can improve the quality of your work, you’ll need to pick according to the compatibility with your printer, cost, and malleability. Here’s a look at some of the most common materials for home 3D printers that you can buy locally. These materials can be easily bought online and safely used on your desktop 3D printers. Let's check now!

Steadily, Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) has been releasing industry-specific versions of its PolyJet technology: one targeted at dental, one at medical, another for engineering, and so on. Now, it’s taking on the fashion world with the Stratasys J850 TechStyle 3D printer, a PolyJet machine specifically for 3D printing textiles, clothing, accessories, and footwear. The move is an interesting one […]

Graphene and 3D printing; the miracle material, and miracle technology, as some within the tech industry will tell you. It’s the convergence of these two technologies which may just prove...

If you're in the world of 3D printing, you've probably heard of Thingiverse. Here are some alternatives to jumpstart your 3D printing projects!