Materials Explainer

Using Powder Materials to Create 3D Printed Molds for Casting

January 8, 2021

Why powder-based materials continue to be so present in 3D printing Powder-based methods in 3D printing, generally revolving around technology…

How to Apply Material Science Principles to Optimize For Strength in 3D Printing

March 9, 2020

3D printing can be used to manufacture all kinds of objects. It’s a very versatile process, and it can handle…

Materials Explainer: 3D Printing in Strong & Flexible Plastics

June 15, 2017

We recently announced that new finishes are available on our Strong & Flexible plastics (also known as XSF). But what is…

Materials Explainer: 3D Printing in Cast Metal

May 11, 2017

Cast metals at Shapeways combine the cutting-edge technology of 3D printing with the lost-wax casting process developed by humans thousands…

Materials Explainer: 3D Printing in Steel

April 13, 2017

3D printed metal has gotten a lot of attention lately, but because the process of 3D printing in metals can…

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