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Expanded Finishing Options for 3D Printing with Nylon 12 [Versatile Plastic] Smooth

August 30, 2021
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Bolstering Manufacturing with 3D Printing

July 16, 2021
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Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU): Highly Versatile for Many 3D Printing Applications

July 9, 2021
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PA11 3D Printed Parts are Built to Last

July 7, 2021
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Aligning with Quality: Proper Orientation in 3D Printing Means Thinking Ahead

June 30, 2021
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Mimaki Makes 3D Printing Exciting with Robust Technology & Vibrant Colors

May 26, 2021
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Shapeways and Galileo Announce Merger to Take Digital Manufacturing to the NYSE

April 28, 2021
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High Definition Full Color: 3D Print in Ten Million Colors

April 6, 2021
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3D Printing for Your Business: Nylon 12 vs. ABS

January 20, 2021
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Five Industrial 3D Printing Applications On the Rise

April 28, 2022

The 3D printing industry is booming, expected to increase at a CAGR of 21% by 2028. Five significant applications and industries feeling the benefits of this boom include automotive, medical, drone, gaming, and robotics.

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3D Printing Complements Metal Casting in Foundries

April 26, 2022

In keeping with the character of additive manufacturing overall, 3D printing for metal casting is unconventional. 3D printing materials are available to foundries and have been used for years now, to include sand but also resources like wax, silicone, thermoplastics, and metals commonly selected like aluminum.

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3D Printing Sustainability: Encouraging Change for the Future

April 21, 2022

Sustainability is vital to improving and maintaining global ecological balance. To contribute to sustainability in 3D printing, Shapeways relies on recyclable thermoplastics. Shapeways also takes advantage of digital files as opposed to physical ones to simplify the supply chain.

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3D Printed Prosthetics and Orthotics: Preferred for Customized Fit and Function

April 19, 2022

Shapeways focuses on customization and the best fit possible for wearers of 3D printed prosthetics and 3D printed orthotics. Learn about everything that goes into creating intensively customized 3D printed hands and arms.

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3D Printing in High Definition Full Color: Ten Million Reasons

April 14, 2022

3D print designers are no longer limited to just basic white or clear or a handful of monochromatic options. Today, over ten million color options are available with High Definition Full Color.

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