thermoplastic polyurethane

A Comprehensive Guide to Industrial 3D Printing with Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU)

March 10, 2022

Highly resistant to wear and tear, while offering excellent abrasion-resistance, TPU is a fantastic choice for 3D printing, especially in the automotive and footwear industries. Shapeways 3D prints TPU via both Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) and Multi Jet Fusion (MJF).

Excellence for Automotive: 3D Printing Materials from BASF

January 6, 2022

In partnering with BASF AM Forward, Shapeways has been able to provide access to a range of superior 3D printing materials for rigorous customer requirements in automotive applications, and more.

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…

An Expert Guide to SLS 3D Printing

November 19, 2020

Widely known for its accuracy and repeatability in industrial parts with excellent mechanical properties, SLS 3D printing remains at the forefront of additive manufacturing technology. Learn all about the benefits of Selective Laser Sintering.

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