3D Printing Materials Archives - Shapeways Blog
3D Printing Materials
Materials Used in 3D Printing
November 22, 2022
Creating a successful product hinges on the intersection of a quality design and proper 3D printing materials and technology. Among the most powerful and versatile materials used in 3D printing, Nylon 12 is an industry favorite.
Ten Ways to Ensure Printability of Your 3D Model
March 15, 2022
Often, the biggest concern in the 3D printing process is simply ensuring that 3D models are printable. In our guide, learn ten ways to ensure printability of your 3D model, including how to choose straightforward software and how to create compatible files.
SLA 3D Printing Materials: Focus on the Finer Details
October 12, 2021
For designers and engineers who understand how to lean into the many benefits of SLA, the results can be impressive for manufacturing precise, high-quality industrial parts that require smooth surface finishes and more intricate detail than others.
[Expanded Finishing Options for 3D Printing with Nylon 12
[Versatile Plastic] Smooth](/content/blog/expanded-finishing-options-for-3d-printing-with-nylon-12-versatile-plastic-smooth/index.html)
August 30, 2021
Nylon 12 [Versatile Plastic] is one of the most popular 3D printing materials available at Shapeways, with finishing options now…
Shapeways 3D Printing Materials: Checking Out the Top Five
August 4, 2021
From durability to high ductility—and from requirements in flexibility to great strength—the study of materials science is vast. Knowledge and…