The term 3D printing covers many different types of additive technology. The terms ‘additive manufacturing’ or ‘rapid prototyping’ are often used as synonyms. When 3D printing is used to make components, material is added layer by layer – as the term ‘additive’ makes clear. This differentiates 3D printing from cutting methods whereby material is removed […]
Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) is a 3D printing method whereby a material such as plastic is melted to create a 3D object layer by layer. Fused Deposition Modeling is an additive manufacturing method and is also referred to as the fused layer modeling method. The plastic or metal material that is processed is called filament. […]
The 3D printing method known as Multi Jet Modeling (MJM) involves layers of photopolymer being placed on top of each other and cured with the help of UV light. This method is also widely known as the Inkjet or Polyjet method. During the printing process, the 3D object is built up layer by layer by […]
Basically, print2mould is a method whereby 3D printing is used to make injection moulds. This is especially useful when prototypes are to be made or a small series that is to consist of the material planned for the later large series. These components can also be made directly with the 3D printing method, of course, […]
Selective Laser Sintering(SLS) is one of the powder-based additive manufacturing technologies. Physical plastic components are manufactured on the basis of CAD data by means of the energy input of a laser beam. The plastic in powder form is used as the starting material. The laser sintering process is divided into 3 recurring steps: – Application […]