## Metal 3D Printing is Rising in Popularity

Metal materials continue to be in high demand for 3D printing, with this area of the industry growing at an…

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## Bolstering Manufacturing with 3D Printing

From artists to architects, and from scientists to surgeons, the mass appeal of 3D printing lies in mass customization. Much…

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## 3D Printing Materials for Unique Projects

As the leading 3D printing service provider, Shapeways sets the stage for helping other businesses succeed too. This means a…

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## Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU): Highly Versatile for Many 3D Printing Applications

Created in a German lab in 1937, Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) is now one of those ubiquitous plastic materials that spans…

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## PA11 3D Printed Parts are Built to Last

As industrial customers steadily begin to rely on additive manufacturing processes more for functional end-use parts, materials like PA11 used…

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