# 3D Printing Industry

## [Metal 3D Printing: An In-Depth Guide to Aluminum](/content/blog/metal-3d-printing-an-in-depth-guide-to-aluminum/index.html)
December 1, 2021

Aluminum is an extremely viable metal for manufacturing, used and recycled around the world for the fabrication of millions of…

## [Material Finishing Trends: Smooth MJF Plastic Black PA12](/content/blog/material-finishing-trends-smooth-mjf-plastic-black-pa12/index.html)
November 22, 2021

Read on to learn more about: Why use of Smooth MJF Plastic Black PA12 continues to increase in popularity. How…

## [3D Printing Boosts Production from Concept to Market](/content/blog/3d-printing-boosts-production-from-concept-to-market/index.html)
November 17, 2021

The journey from concept to manufacturing always begins with that lightbulb moment, translated into a model; however, the intent behind the design can vary greatly.

## [How Shapeways Makes Industrial 3D Printing Easy](/content/blog/how-shapeways-makes-industrial-3d-printing-easy/index.html)
November 13, 2021

With nearly two decades of experience in 3D printing, Shapeways continues their mission to make quality 3D printing services accessible to businesses of all sizes around the world.

## [Additive Manufacturing 2.0 Is Here](/content/blog/additive-manufacturing-2-0-is-here/index.html)
November 10, 2021

We’re at an inflection point, welcoming the next generation of manufacturing technology. The technologies of Industry 4.0 are now feeding into a specific new concept: Additive Manufacturing 2.0.

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