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

July 9, 2021

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

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Next Level Custom 3D Printing with the User Application Team

June 8, 2021

At Shapeways, each production job is unique, beginning its journey from the instant a 3D model is uploaded. At that…

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Everything You Need to Know About Nylon 12 Material

January 27, 2021

Selecting the right material for a part or product is key to ensuring it takes shape and performs as well…

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Advice, Design, Resources: 3D Printing Experts Are Here For You

November 17, 2020

Working with experts who have decades of experience working every day with 3D printing can be your entry point into…

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The Expert Guide to Stereolithography (SLA) 3D Printing

September 9, 2020

As the original 3D printing technology, Stereolithography is favored by engineers when making smaller, detailed parts. SLA technology relies on liquid resin to build 3D models.

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