A commonly used material in 3D printing is plastics. The reason being is that it is readily available, cost effective, and allows for rapid prototyping. However, plastics pose an environmental concern ...

In recent years, research interest in the 3D printing of metal patterns on plastic parts has grown exponentially, due to its high potential in the manufacturing of next-generation electronics. But ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Carolyn Schwaar is a tech journalist and editor at All3DP Magazine. This article is more than 3 years old. 3D-printed skull ...

Discover the essential steps involved before a 3D printer starts printing. This video provides insight into the important mechanics and preparations necessary for a successful printing process. #howit ...

Perhaps one of the oldest dreams of a science-fiction future is the ability to create something where once there was nothing. If we could create solid, stable objects out of thin air, the idea of ...

There are so many reasons to love stereolithography (SLA). This 3D printing process keeps improving every decade, expanding its capabilities and applications with each iteration. Although its roots ...

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Plastic microchips? At the recent Productronica 2005 show in Munich, The Fraunhofer Institute for Reliability and Microintegration (Munich, Germany) demonstrated a process using additive printing ...