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BASF Forward AM: A Look at One of Additive Manufacturing's Top Chemical Producers

BASF Forward AM: A Look at One of Additive Manufacturing's Top Chemical Producers

Chris Morgan
Jan 31, 2021

BASF Forward AM is the production branch of BASF that creates a wide range of additive manufacturing materials for businesses and personal 3D printing.

BASF Forward AM is the production branch of BASF that creates a wide range of additive manufacturing materials for businesses and personal 3D printing. They work with some of the most well-known and trusted companies in additive manufacturing to create consistent, quality materials for every step of the 3D printing process for every industry under the sun. Whether you’re 3D printing fixtures... (More)

New Glass Fiber-Infused, Engineering-Grade 3D Printing Filament: NylonG

New Glass Fiber-Infused, Engineering-Grade 3D Printing Filament: NylonG

MatterHackers
Sep 11, 2018

NylonG is glass-fiber infused 3D printing filament that has excellent impact-resistant capabilities.

Today, MatterHackers released the newest addition to their extensive 3D printing filament catalog - NylonG. This glass fiber-infused, engineering-grade nylon boasts incredible impact resistance and tensile strength. The glass fiber featured in NylonG reinforces the the flexibility in the base nylon, allowing a more rigid printed part while retaining its dimensional accuracy. NylonG is availa... (More)

Tech Breakdown: The Bondtech QR Universal Extruder

Tech Breakdown: The Bondtech QR Universal Extruder

MatterHackers
Oct 5, 2016

Our engineers examine this easy printer upgrade to learn how it can eliminate under extrusion, gear grinding, and filament slippage.

The cause of bad 3D prints can often be traced back to the printer’s extruder. Many issues such as under extrusion, filament slippage, deformation and gear grinding are the direct result of poorly designed and constructed extruders. The Bondtech QR Universal Extruder (1.75mm and 3.00mm) makes all of these issues fade to a distant memory.... (More)

In-PLA Code Name: PLAdium

In-PLA Code Name: PLAdium

Shane Arcuri
May 4, 2015

Dive into a MatterHackers breakdown of Taulman's In-PLA, formerly known as PLAdium. Learn tips and tricks on the filament's colors, properties, and print settings. You will be all ready to go once you take a gander!

Taulman’s In-PLA is an easy to print PLA (Polylactic Acid) material that experiences little to no warping, is compatible with most FFF printers, and provides an excellent, shiny surface finish in a variety of vibrant colors. (More)

Printing with Bronzefill

Printing with Bronzefill

Taylor
Nov 24, 2014

Bronzefill filament is made with real bronze powder and offers a unique look and feel for your decorative 3D printed parts

Printing with Bronzefill: Bronzefill is an exciting new filament for desktop 3D printers. Made with real bronze powder and colorfabb’s PLA/PHA , Bronzefill offers a unique finish and weight to printed parts. Follow our tips and you can have shiny, smooth parts that look and feel like real bronze. (More)

Tech Breakdown: A Detailed Account of ColorFabb SteelFill Filament

Tech Breakdown: A Detailed Account of ColorFabb SteelFill Filament

Ryan Lutz
Mar 22, 2017

An in-depth review of SteelFill 3D filament, the next great metallic PLA from ColorFabb that delights users with its metal characteristics and relatively easy printing.

With ground-up metallic powder as their unique ingredient, metal-filled PLAs are not only heavier than their PLA-only counterparts, but also generally have characteristics which lend themselves generously to post-processing possibilities - which can really make them pop. Made shiny or left dull, they can be distinguished easily when compared to the usual filament choices on the market today. Let&r... (More)

Tech Breakdown: An In-depth Look at the MoonRay S 3D Printer

Tech Breakdown: An In-depth Look at the MoonRay S 3D Printer

Scott Cahoon
May 3, 2017

MatterHackers pros take a detailed look at this high resolution, easy-to-use resin 3D Printer.

Precision, smooth surfaces, and fine details are all mainstays of Stereolithography (SLA) 3D printing. Now with the introduction of Digital Light Processing (DLP) technologies, SLA printing has come into its own. A case in point is the MoonRay S - Wireless High-Resolution UV DLP Desktop 3D Printer. The MoonRay S has leaped past traditional laser-based SLA processes, excelling in performance, ... (More)