29.1.2024
Price differences for 3D printing service providers and cost differences in 3D printing explained
From the variety of printing technologies to the specific requirements of individual processes like Multi Jet Fusion, we cover everything you need to know to better understand 3D printing pricing. Learn how cross-process and process-specific reasons, from the type of machines used to country-specific production costs, can affect pricing. We also look at the critical aspects that determine the quality and cost of production - from work preparation and packing density to cooling time and quality control. Our article not only offers an insight into the technical details, but also provides practical tips on what you should look out for as a user of 3D printing services.
28.9.2023
Technology Overview Color 3D Printing
Until recently, the rule in 3D printing was often, "As long as it's black." But times change, and so has the world of 3D printing. In our latest blog article, we take a look at the exciting evolution of monochrome and full-color 3D printed parts, and the innovative technologies behind them. Learn how you can produce high-quality single-color parts, whether it's by choosing the right raw material or using innovative dip-dyeing techniques. Also discover the world of "full-color" components, from cost-effective solutions to high-end technologies.
25.5.2023
There are a number of 3D printing processes and many more different plastics that can be processed in 3D printing. In this blog post, you will learn interesting facts about thermoplastics and thermosets, their typical properties and specific areas of application. We will inform you how 3D printing works with these plastics and which 3D printing processes and types of plastics are suitable for which specific areas of application due to their special properties.
29.3.2021
ISO/ASTM 52920 - uniform requirements for additive manufacturing
DIN SPEC 17071 is the first guideline for quality assurance in industrial 3D printing. Jointly developed by TÜV Süd, Deutsche Bahn AG, MT Aerospace AG and Siemens Mobility GmbH, the DIN summarizes the holistic testing performance for the requirements of additive manufacturing facilities. The test basis serves the state of the art for quality assurance of production facilities and their services.
10.9.2019
The impact of 3D printing on sports
Additive manufacturing methods are becoming interesting for more and more areas of life. 3D printing is playing an increasingly important role in both professional and amateur sports. Users of protective equipment in particular are benefiting from additive manufacturing, but prostheses and individual grips are also increasingly being manufactured additively. Sports equipment or components thereof are now also being manufactured using 3D printing.
07.8.2019
3D printing in the service of the police
3D printing plays an important role in many areas of manufacturing. But 3D printing is also proving its importance outside of industries. Recently, 3D printing has also revolutionized police work, but it also creates new challenges for investigating authorities. In the following article, we will look at how the use of 3D printing technology is facilitating police work.
02.7.2019
Orthopedic insoles with Multi Jet Fusion
Personalized soles are not only important for diabetics. For example, they are also used for other medical problems that affect stability and gait. In addition to purely medically indicated cases, orthopedic insoles also offer ways to improve the patient situation for athletes and people who care about comfort for their feet in everyday life.
28.2.2019
A Vision Becomes Reality - The History of 3D Printing
The beginnings of 3D printing date back to the 1980s. As early as 1987, the first commercial 3D printer, the SLA-1 from 3D-Systems, came onto the market. You can find out how the technology has developed up to the present day in this article.
26.2.2019
What happens at a 3D printing service provider between your order and the receipt of your 3D printed workpiece? The following overview shows you which work steps are necessary at 3Faktur for the production of your workpieces - the whole thing using the Multi Jet Fusion printing process as an example.
07.8.2018
Industrial applications of plastic 3D printing
3D printing is playing an increasingly important role in industrial manufacturing. At the beginning of the 3D printing boom, the production of prototypes, demonstration objects or spare parts was the main application area of additive manufacturing. Now it is the construction of tools, fixtures, functional components and especially the production of small series. In this article we want to explain the industrial application areas of plastic 3D printing in more detail.
03.7.2018
Polyamides and their importance for 3D printing
Polyamides are a family of engineering plastics that are used across all industries for demanding applications. They play a prominent role in 3D printing, as they are used in particular in powder-based technologies (laser sintering, multi-jet fusion). We give you an overview of polyamides as such, individual representatives of the group and a brief overview of other typical polymers in industrial 3D printing.
01.6.2018
Fluid Tightness of HP Multi Jet Fusion PA 12 Components
Image: HP Inc. In the past, 3D printing objects were mostly used for rapid prototyping. The progress of additive technologies has led to an expansion in the use of prototypes. In the…
28.3.2018
3D printing in the consumer goods industry
Image: Freshfiber In 2016, the consulting firm PwC conducted a survey to determine if 3D printing would revolutionize households. The result: 60 percent of consumers intended to use this technology at home.…
05.3.2018
For some years now, the term 3D printing has electrified entire branches of industry and also many private users. 3D printing has developed from a sometimes ridiculed niche market into a veritable industry sector. But what is behind the terms 3D printing/additive manufacturing? In this article, we want to shed some light on the jungle of terms.
13.2.2018
3D printing for research, teaching and medicine
3D printing is not only an alternative to established production methods, but also allows the creation of completely new classes of products. One of these novel applications is medicine and science. In medicine, 3D models can make anatomy and pathology literally tangible. In science, the applications are very diverse. We provide an overview of the most important fields of use and applications.
28.11.2017
3D printing technologies have already helped many an industry to boost its development. In this article, we want to look at the possibilities of 3D printing in the field of orthopedics/medical technology.
27.6.2017
Additive manufacturing methods are taking an ever larger place in industrial production. Although some of the technologies have been around for 30 years, the most spectacular developments have only taken place in recent years. This article will discuss the most significant advantages of 3D printing over "traditional" manufacturing methods. Of course, 3D printing cannot replace the established technologies entirely, but if you are aware of the advantages of 3D printing, you can make better decisions regarding the choice of manufacturing method.
26.5.2017
The surface quality of different 3D printing technologies
The quality of the surfaces in the various 3D printing processes varies greatly in some cases. Learn in this article how the 3d printing technologies differ from each other, which factors play a role and which post-processing is possible.
21.4.2017
Injection molding vs. laser sintering: When is which process worthwhile?
Additive manufacturing technologies such as laser sintering have become increasingly efficient and better in recent years. Therefore, the question now often arises as to whether 3D printing technologies can be alternatives to conventional processes such as injection molding. We give you an overview of the quantities from which this is the case and under which conditions.
28.3.2017
3D Printing: Building Block of Integrated Manufacturing
3D printing is an essential component for integrated manufacturing. Learn how and why this is a revolution in the making.
13.1.2017
Tolerances and machine accuracy in laser sintering (SLS)
In our article Tolerances and Accuracies in 3D Printing, we gave general advice on what to consider when it comes to tolerances in 3D printing. Since questions about tolerances and accuracy arise time and again, especially in laser sintering, we would like to devote this article entirely to this topic. Learn in this article how shrinkage, curvature, etc. affect laser sintering.
14.12.2016
ACCURACIES OR TOLERANCES IN 3D PRINTING
With every new generation of machines, additive manufacturing is getting more precise, cheaper and faster. However, tolerance comparable to CNC technologies cannot be achieved yet. In this article, we introduce you to tolerances in 3D printing: what are realistic accuracies and what are the most important factors.
14.10.2016
How to create molecule models for 3D printing
Over the last few decades, we have been able to significantly improve our understanding of the three-dimensional structure of large molecules, like nucleic acids and proteins, and how this relates to their function. With resources like the Protein Data Bank or the Nucleic Acid Database, in combination with modifiers such as Pymol, Chimera, JSmol and ...
24.3.2016
3D printing in application: spare parts created with 3D printing
Additive manufacturing methods have a very broad field of application and are used both for the production of prototypes ('rapid prototyping') and increasingly for (small) series production ('rapid manufacturing'). One area of application that is gaining in importance is 3D printing of spare parts. Especially for older machines, for very complex components or if there are no more 'original spare parts', 3D printing is usually a worthwhile option to create replacements.
17.2.2016
3D RAPID PROTOTYPING: METHODS AND APPLICATIONS
Rapid prototyping (RP) is currently on everyone's lips, with many researchers saying that the technology is one of the defining megatrends of the near future. But what does this term actually mean? The term rapid prototyping has established itself as a generic term for many 3D printing applications.
27.10.2015
The best sites to download 3D printable Models
3D modeling is a lot of fun, however, it takes quite some skills to master it. If you are short of time or lack the experience in creating your own 3D printable file, you can check 3D printing databases for existing models. There are plenty of databases for 3D printable models out there, in this article, we introduce you to the most important ones.
