3D Printing Materials

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3D Printing Concrete
3D Printed Concrete at Eindhoven University of Technology

A team at the Eindhoven University of Technology has 3D printed concrete, earning them fans and backers.

by Hannah Augur
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New 3D Printing Material
Conductive & Thermal: iMaterialise Offers 3D Printable Copper

i.Materialise now offers copper as 3D printing material. Great for small robust models like coins, medals, keys, connectors or statues.

by Anatol Locker
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Pandora's Box
With Self-folding Complex Objects, 4D Printing is a Reality

In a 4D printing breakthrough, researchers from USA and Singapore have created printable, self-folding objects using memory-shape materials.

by Victor Anusci
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Wibbly Wobbly
Jelly-soft 3D Printing Made Possible by “Hand Sanitizer”

Scientists have found a way to create soft 3d printed matter that can take any shape while supporting its own weight and structure.

by Victor Anusci
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Better Colors, Less Bleaching
EOS Invests in DyeMansion for Great Color SLS 3D Printing

DyeMansion developed a new technique for coloring laser sintered prints. Now EOS founder Dr. Hans J. Langer takes partnership as a shareholder.

by Victor Anusci
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Reconstruct Keys from A Photo
The TSA Got Hacked. But What About Your Door Keys?

With TSA master keys in the wild, the security of your luggage is at risk. But can you make a 3D printed key from a photo? All3DP finds out.

by Anatol Locker
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Through the Looking Glass
3D Printed Glass developed by MIT is Mesmerizing

We've already printed plastic, concrete, clothes and food. Now, MIT has developed a process for 3D printed glass — and it's gorgeous.

by Hannah Augur
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Color Your 3D Prints
Hydrographic Printing: Affordable Full-Color Prints for Everyone

If you want full, vibrant color on 3D models, your best bet is to use hydrographic printing. Here’s what you need to know about it.

by Victor Anusci
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3D Printing Materials
4D Printing: Smart Materials Change Shape and Repair Themselves

You just wrapped your head around 3D printing and it’s possibilities? Here comes 4D printing. And it makes printing even more futuristic.

by Alexander Klarmann
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Professional Full Color 3D Printing
Color 3D Printing: Autodesk and Samsung Enter the Arena

Currently, 3D Systems, Mcor and Stratasys offer prograde color 3D printers. Now there are new kids on the block: Autodesk and Samsung.

by Victor Anusci
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3D Printing How To
What kind of materials can I use in 3D printing?

There is a myriad of materials you can use in 3D printing. Most desktop 3D printers, however, are limited to various plastics.

by Tayyab Haqqi
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3D printed house
Your next house could be 3D printed

3D printing is getting big, literally. We take a look at 3D printing buildings to see if that is a topic we will read and hear more about. And: Yes, we will.

by Alexander Klarmann
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What Wikipedia doesn’t tell you about 3D printing

When time comes, 3D printing will turn the world upside down. But we still have a long way to get there.

by Anatol Locker
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3D Printing Materials
Dyed Alumide: Can You Handle All This Sparkle?

iMaterialise just announced the new exclusive line of 5 colors to Alumide material: Asphalt Black, Brick Red, Rusty Orange, Sparkly Blue and Moss Green.

by Anatol Locker
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3D Printing Materials
Printing cuddly teddy bears

3D prints are made too hard for a toddler to cuddle? Disney thinks otherwise and turn wool yarns into soft and cuddly fabric 3D objects - like a teddy bear.

by Anatol Locker
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3D Printing Materials
Shapeways loves 14 Carat Gold

If you wanted to be your 3D prints to be a bit more exclusive, Shapeways got the right material for you: 14 carat gold.

by Anatol Locker
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