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The Magic  <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A wondrous array of 3D printing technology is available to\nusers worldwide\u2014after decades of refinement, and the list just continues to\ngrow\u2014supporting a billion-dollar industry accompanied by a wondrous assortment\nof hardware, software, and materials. And while all the options available today\nare mind-boggling, even more so is the fact that someone dreamt all this stuff\nup! It all began with that lightbulb moment for new product design, followed by\n3D modeling, and instructions for a 3D printer to begin depositing layers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Pioneers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sequestered in a lab back in the early 80\u2019s, Chuck Hull was\nthat \u2018someone,\u2019 an inventor motivated by the need to make better, faster models\nfor product testing. The result was the first 3D printing patent, featuring resin-based\nstereolithography (SLA)\u2014and the beginning of something far more revolutionary\nthan the industrial engineer could have ever realized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carl Deckard and Dr. Joe Beaman weren\u2019t far behind in patenting\nselective laser sintering (SLS), using lasers to meld together powder particles\nin building structures layer by layer. Not long after that, and completing a\nfull decade of innovation by the top three pioneers, Scott Crump followed up\nwith a patent for fused deposition modeling (FDM), a form of 3D printing that\nrelies on extrusion of thermoplastics, and is now ubiquitous in settings like\nschools, home workshops, and professional environments for industrial designers\nprototyping on-site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the original patents began to expire around 2014, 3D\nprinting turned into an enormously popular break-out technology, embraced by\nthe mainstream\u2014and included users from the DIY realm all the way up to the\nhighest echelons of industrialism. The benefits were too great to ignore, and\nas 3D printing became more accessible and affordable, many companies and\nindividuals alike began reaping the immediate rewards of unprecedented design\nfreedom, improved product development with faster results, and the ability to\nmake strong yet lightweight products never possible before via traditional\nmethods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Evolution  <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The wonders of rapid prototyping opened up a whole new world\nfor industrial engineers, and the infatuation with 3D printing still hasn\u2019t\nworn off as designers in applications like aerospace, architecture, and\nmedicine are able to design models for new parts and devices that can be tested\nand re-designed quickly\u2014leading to the ultimate perfection in customized,\nhigh-performance parts. Users have continued to stretch the limits in the past\nfew decades too, leading to the production of functional end-use parts that can\nbe created in low-batch production, as well as all-out mass production too when\nnecessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Technology & Materials Available from Shapeways<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The list of 3D printing technology available to users today just continues to grow, along with the accompanying hardware, software, and materials. Following are the different types of technology Shapeways offers, along with suggestions for materials and how they apply to different fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SLA 3D Printing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Still revered as one of the most powerful forms of 3D printing for industrial manufacturing, stereolithography (SLA) has stood the test of time in a fast-growing market, to say the least. Outpaced only by SLS 3D printing, SLA still reigns as a dominant technological force, relying on UV light to cure resin-based prototypes and durable end-use parts with tight tolerances and extremely high resolution\u2014all possible on the small to large scale. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Available materials include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SLA Plastic Accura\u00ae 60<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 a semi-clear acrylate recommended for lighting components, casting patterns, tech accessories, and snap-fit assemblies. With the ability to produce highly-detailed parts, this material is also well-suited for 3D printing prototypes and models for presentations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SLA Plastic Accura\u00ae Xtreme\u2122<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>\u2013 a versatile gray plastic, Accura Xtreme is meant for complex, functional parts like tech accessories, mechanical parts, and snap-fit assemblies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accura\u00ae Xtreme\u2122 200<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 a watertight polymer resin, Accura Xtreme 200 is a tough acrylate used for 3D printing mechanical parts, master patterns for casting, snap-fit assemblies, and display models.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ultracur3D\u00ae RG 35<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 used for 3D printing high-performance sockets, jigs and fixtures, and parts for air ducts, RG 35 is a flame-retardant, and a reactive urethane photopolymer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SLS\n3D Printing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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While\nit may have been created by one of the forefathers of 3D printing decades ago,\nselective laser sintering still serves as a forerunner in the industry, maintaining\nits relevance as a versatile method that relies on laser technology to sinter\npowder particles together\u2014melding them into high-powered, high-performing functional<\/em>\nparts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

From\nlarge-scale architectural parts to luxurious jewelry, SLS 3D printing is used\nfor complex geometries that may also have moving or interlocking parts. And\nbecause supports are not necessary (due to the bolstering effect of the extra\npowder surrounding parts during printing), designers enjoy boundless freedom\u2014with\nelimination of the stress involved with removing support structures in\npost-processing\u2014leading the way to innovating in ways never before possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Available materials include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nylon 12 [Versatile Plastic]<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 this extremely popular material is used for a wide variety of applications to include mechanical parts, architectural designs, prosthetics, and even luxury jewelry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU)<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Durable and impact-resistant, TPU is made for functional products requiring elasticity in applications like automotive, medical, robotics, sports equipment, and even footwear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nylon 11<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 this white nylon is impact-resistant, durable, and also biocompatible, making it suitable for the exteriors of medical devices\u2014as well as other applications like automotive, sports equipment, functional prototypes, and parts like hinges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SLM 3D\nPrinting <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Selective laser melting is a highly industrial technology used in 3D printing metal. Powerful lasers are used to melt metal powders\u2014like the aluminum offered by Shapeways. Used for mass production, SLM is similar to SLS 3D printing as a laser sinters powder particles together; however, support structures must be used with SLM due to the heavier weight of metal parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aluminum<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 offering high strength and accuracy, this metal alloy is resistant to corrosion, and is also highly conductive\u2014making it suitable for a variety of engineering applications, as well as parts for aerospace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Binder Jetting Technology<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Binder Jetting is a process where an industrial printhead selectively deposits a liquid binding agent onto a thin layer of powder particles. Like SLS 3D printing, support structures are not necessary, leading to much greater freedom for industrial designers creating complex geometries\u2014and with the ability to make parts that were previously considered impossible. Parts can also be nested, with greater volumes manufactured at once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Available materials include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stainless Steel 316L<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 this single-alloy metal offers lighter weight, accompanied by strength and corrosion-resistance, and is useful in applications like surgical tooling, heat exchangers, fasteners and brackets, and mechanical machinery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steel<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 made with 60% stainless steel and 40% bronze matrix, this material is used in applications like tools, small parts, and home d\u00e9cor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sandstone<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 unique because it can be used with multi-color printing, this material is useful for applications like architecture, medicine, and smaller structures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Material\nJetting<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Further\ndemonstrating the impressive progression from inkjet printing\u2014and from 2D to\n3D\u2014material jetting (MJ) is used at the industrial additive manufacturing level\ntoo, relying on multiple nozzles to deposit hundreds of resin droplets to be\ncured with UV light. MJ processes combine the benefits of both multi-jet and\npolyjet 3D printing, resulting in multi-material, multi-color parts with\nextremely high resolution and excellent surface finishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Available\nmaterials include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fine Detail Plastic<\/a><\/strong> – this material is used for models, jewelry prototypes, and master patterns for 3D printed molds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Multi-color Polyjet<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 over 500,000 colors can be produced through MJ technology for realistic prototypes, medical models, visual aids, and displays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Multi Jet\nFusion <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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MJF technology is powerfully complex, offering significant advantages. Due to its potential for exemplary production using thermoplastic polymers with a set of ink-jet arrays taking in infrared heat, MJF is also outstanding for production of complex parts in higher volumes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Industrial\ndesigners and engineers choose MJF because of the ability to produce parts with\nexcellent dimensional accuracy and mechanical properties, as well as enjoying\nthe benefit of greater design freedom without a need for support structures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Available materials include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nylon 12 [MJF Plastic PA12]<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 used with MJF for applications like drone technology, mechanical parts, architectural designs, fixtures, prosthetics, and designer jewelry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nylon 12 Glass Beads <\/strong>[<\/a>MJF Plastic PA12GB]<\/a><\/strong> are used in applications requiring great strength, and stiffness\u2014to include robotics, drone technology, medical devices like braces, housing and cases, and tooling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wax casting<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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A technology that is not only unique but somewhat mysterious\ntoo\u2014created in ancient times and still used today\u2014wax casting is now available\nwith a modern new twist: 3D printed molds. Once the molds are created out of\nwax, molten metal is poured into them and the original material melts away\n(leading to the term \u201clost wax casting\u201d). This is a specialized technology involving\nmultiple steps\u2014along with specialized tools and materials that result in\nprofessional looking work. Wax casting is suitable for making complex,\nintricate parts\u2014and materials like copper offer good corrosion-resistance for a\nvariety of applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Available materials include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Copper<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 for applications like marine accessories, heat accessories, and prototypes and models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brass<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 for applications like jewelry, prototypes, and home d\u00e9cor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bronze<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 suitable for jewelry, fashion, home d\u00e9cor, prototypes and models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Platinum<\/strong><\/a> and gold<\/strong><\/a> are used for a variety of jewelry applications, and a variety of finishes are offered through Shapeways also, to include light, matte, polished, and shiny.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enjoy the\nbenefits of Shapeways advanced technology and a wide range of materials for\nmanufacturing your designs and parts with accuracy and intricate detail.\nOrdering and manufacturing is as easy as uploading one or more designs,\nrequesting instant quotes, and then waiting for parts to be\nmanufactured\u2014whether designated on an average, priority, or rush basis. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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