Imagine holding a 3D-printed part in your hands, marveling at its intricate design, only to have it snap under pressure due to weak layer adhesion. This is the frustrating reality of anisotropic ...

When it comes to FDM 3D prints and making them stronger, most of the focus is on the outer walls and factors like their layer adhesion. However, paying some attention to the often-ignored insides of a ...

FPV drone makers often believe maxing out infill creates the strongest parts, but practical experience shows other factors matter more. Wall thickness, layer bonding, and the right filament choice ...

Engineers at the University of Maine have developed a groundbreaking method to accurately predict the strength of lightweight 3D-printed objects. This research, conducted at the university's Advanced ...

Industry experts and researchers are highlighting critical design, material, and process considerations to improve the strength, accuracy, and durability of 3D printed parts. Guidance spans from ...

Anyone who's mucked about with consumer-grade 3D printers knows that it's infinitely cool to create stuff with them, but you can't realistically expect those products to be particularly durable. If ...

Microscope image showing the layered structure of a new 3D-printed aluminum alloy. The wave-like patterns are “melt pools,” traces left by the laser as it melted metal powder layer by layer. The small ...

3D printers have become versatile, affordable, and powerful enough to print all sorts of things — including car parts. The process has also developed beyond DIY and prototyping (there are even 3D ...

Discover the best 3D printer filament for your needs. We explain when to upgrade from basic PLA to stronger materials like ...

The power of 3D printing has revolutionized not just commercial endeavors like Europe's largest 3D-printed building but also personal projects in your own home. With some know-how and plenty of resin ...