Technical explainers, industry trends, opinion pieces, and educational content from the AM community.
Metal Fused Filament Fabrication is a three-stage process of printing, debinding, and sintering. This article breaks down catalytic debinding, the fastest and most widely adopted method, and explains why filament composition is critical to getting it right.
Read more →A practical guide to 3D scanning technologies, from photo capture and photobooth scanners to structured light, laser, and infrared systems, and how they feed into real-world 3D printing workflows.
Read more →From classic jerk control to dynamic junction deviation and UltiMaker's Cheetah motion planner, here is how smarter motion control is transforming 3D print quality and speed.
Read more →If you can only name a handful of polymer 3D printing techniques, it is time to expand your knowledge. AMPOWER has mapped over 16 distinct polymer AM processes, far beyond the seven categories in the ASTM/ISO 52900 standard.
Read more →How a zombie-themed 3D printing workshop in Sri Lanka sparked creativity and problem-solving in kids, and what it means for the future of technology education.
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