# 3D Printing Industry

## [3D Print with MJF Black Smooth PA12 for Semi-Shiny, Watertight Parts](/content/blog/3d-print-with-mjf-black-smooth-pa12-for-semi-shiny-watertight-parts/index.html)
October 7, 2021

Shapeways is always hard at work making sure that customers are able to find a perfect match for every product in terms of specific characteristics and project requirements for 3D printing.

## [Five Reasons to 3D Print with High Definition Full Color](/content/blog/five-reasons-to-3d-print-with-high-definition-full-color/index.html)
September 24, 2021

Read on to find out more about: The manufacturing partnership between Shapeways and Mimaki, resulting in production of high-quality color…

## [3D Printing Materials: A Quick Guide to Nylon Plastics](/content/blog/3d-printing-materials-a-quick-guide-to-nylon-plastics/index.html)
September 17, 2021

The history of nylon plastics is a long one, and it begins with traditional manufacturing. Nylon 12 serves as an exemplary model of a polyamide discovered for use in processes like injection molding, with many identical advantages offered when it is used in 3D printing too. This includes durability, flexibility, and incredible versatility, along with more specific features like high tensile strength, abrasion resistance, and thermal stability.

## [Shapeways Launches Two New Materials](/content/blog/shapeways-launches-two-new-materials/index.html)
September 14, 2021

Shapeways continues to work with longstanding partners like BASF to make new offerings like Polypropylene (MJF) (HP High Reusability PP) and Nylon 6 Mineral Filled (Ultrasint® PA6 MF) ) available, striving to give customers swift access to as many 3D printing solutions as possible for accelerating manufacturing and getting products to market as quickly as possible.

## [Inclusive Manufacturing: Streamlining & Scaling Production for Customers](/content/blog/inclusive-manufacturing-streamlining-scaling-production-for-customers/index.html)
September 10, 2021

The 3D printing realm has grown almost unfathomably vast in a relatively short period of time, encompassing infinite potential for…

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