Beginners are often confused by the plethora of material options available for 3D Printing. In this article, we explore the different materials available and how their unique properties influence their utility.
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A novel stretchable film has been developed for soft & stretchable circuit / electronic solutions, outperforming existing films like TPU. Here you can learn about case studies showcasing its potential in pliable PCBs, stretchable hybrid PCBs, and truly stretchable electronics.
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Addressing the risks and challenges of electrostatic discharge in manufacturing thanks to innovative 3D printing materials.
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In this episode we talk about how researchers at EPFL have developed a new method of 3D printing bone-like composites using bacteria-infused ink. The process involves the use of hydrogel as a printing medium that provides a scaffold for bacterial growth, which produces calcium carbonate crystals that mimic the properties of bone.
Electron beam evaporation is a physical vapor deposition process capable of applying nano-scale thin films to substrates.
The beauty of additive manufacturing is in the flexibility these technologies provide in terms of scale, shape, and materials. Building know-how on software has allowed Caracol to leverage these skills and adapt them to working with robotics for LFAM on different processes - from its proprietary thermoplastic/composite pellet extrusion Heron AM to introducing Metal with WAAM.
Introducing the first soft material that can maintain a high enough electrical conductivity to support power hungry devices.
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The most common plastic in the world, but can it be 3D printed? The answer is not as straightforward as you may think.
In this episode, we talk about a novel approach to multi-material 3D printing that’ll enable the production of soft components capable of contracting in a similar fashion to muscles.
EPFL researchers have published a method for 3D-printing an ink that contains calcium carbonate-producing bacteria. The 3D-printed mineralized bio-composite is unprecedently strong, light, and environmentally friendly, with a range of applications from art to biomedicine.
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Nearly a decade ago, researchers heralded the discovery of a new wonder class of ultrathin materials with special optical and electrical properties that made it a potential rival for graphene, a form of carbon discovered in 2004 whose own special properties interest both scientists and engineers.
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ETH Zurich researchers have developed an extraordinary protection against corrosion after a chance discovery. It glows in places where it is not damaged, repairs itself – and can be reused multiple times.
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The benefits of flexible materials come with challenges when it comes to post-processing.
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A research team at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has discovered a material class with above-average conductivity. This is a decisive step forward in the development of high-performance solid-state batteries. Investigations conducted at the Research Neutron Source Heinz Maier-Leibnitz (FRM II) made an essential contribution to the discovery.
Here's what you need to know about this nylon composite, from material properties, to manufacturing processes, to applications, and more.
