Nylon 12

3D Printing Materials: A Quick Guide to Nylon Plastics

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.

Inclusive Manufacturing: Streamlining & Scaling Production for Customers

September 10, 2021

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

Expanded Finishing Options for 3D Printing with Nylon 12 [Versatile Plastic] Smooth

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…

Flying Into the Future with 3D Printed Drones

April 26, 2021

Imagine an evening when it seems completely normal to walk the dog and see drone traffic flying overhead, lit up…