Materiale: Polymers

3D Micropile for Immunotherapy? Here's How It Works

3D Micropile for Immunotherapy? Here's How It Works

3D microneedles based on polysaccharides represent a new frontier for cancer immunotherapy. These biodegradable structures penetrate the skin to release drugs directly into the tumor microenvironment, reducing side effects and increasing therapeutic efficacy. Thanks to 3D printing, it is possible to customize their shape and composition for targeted and controlled release. I

Who wins in 2026 among FDM toolchangers?

Who wins in 2026 among FDM toolchangers?

In 2026, the FDM toolchanger market has consolidated: here is the solution that stands out for performance, reliability, and software integration. The best choice depends on the specific workload.

FullSpectrum and Toolchanger: How Advanced Color 3D Printing Really Works

FullSpectrum and Toolchanger: How Advanced Color 3D Printing Really Works

Advanced color 3D printing is evolving with FullSpectrum and intelligent toolchangers, combining optical mixing and rapid tool changing to achieve realistic gradients and shades, reducing waste and downtime. Technologies like Snapmaker Orca Full Spectrum and multi-nozzle toolchangers open new possibilities for aesthetic prototyping and multicolor design, maintaining high productivity.

How Lightweight Reticulated and Foamed Structures Work: A Technical Overview of Advanced Composite Materials

How Lightweight Reticulated and Foamed Structures Work: A Technical Overview of Advanced Composite Materials

New IFAM technique combines foam and 3D structures for lightweight, high-performance, low-cost composites, with energy absorption up to 10x higher.

Functional and Adaptive Filaments: Mechanisms of Failure and Thermomechanical Stability

Functional and Adaptive Filaments: Mechanisms of Failure and Thermomechanical Stability

Composite filaments for FDM 3D printing, enriched with carbon or glass fibers, exhibit brittleness and risk of breakage during printing due to poor integration between additives and the polymer matrix. Chamber heating does not improve the situation and may worsen the problem. Structural discontinuities generate localized stresses, especially in the filament path curves

Beyond Traditional Slicing: Advanced Architectures for Path Planning in Industrial 3D Printing

Beyond Traditional Slicing: Advanced Architectures for Path Planning in Industrial 3D Printing

The article explores how advanced software architectures, such as 64-bit systems and modern geometric libraries, are revolutionizing path planning in slicers for industrial 3D printing, improving precision, reliability, and efficiency.

From Maker Lab to Real Production: How Desktop 3D Printers Are Scaling in the Consumer and Industrial Markets

From Maker Lab to Real Production: How Desktop 3D Printers Are Scaling in the Consumer and Industrial Markets

3D desktop printers are becoming concrete production tools, no longer just for makers. In 2025, China exported over 5 million units, with a 331% growth. Technological improvements make them more reliable, easier to use, and suitable for professional sectors like cinema and racing drones. Adoption is growing among professionals, schools, and small businesses, with concrete cases of pr

Resilience and Hidden Costs: How Geopolitics Is Redesigning Global Supply Chains

Resilience and Hidden Costs: How Geopolitics Is Redesigning Global Supply Chains

The resilience of global chains is becoming crucial for economic sustainability. Geopolitics reveals hidden costs related to distances, logistics, and systemic fragility. Companies are reconsidering production localization and additive manufacturing to reduce risks and improve self-sufficiency.

Nozzle and Gcode: Advanced Techniques for Precision in 3D Printing

Nozzle and Gcode: Advanced Techniques for Precision in 3D Printing

Optimizing nozzle and G-code is essential for precise 3D printing. The choice of nozzle diameter, extrusion calibration, and the correct use of G1, M109/M104 commands allow for avoiding defects and improving quality. Advanced techniques like Blender simulation and custom nozzles open new possibilities in areas such as food or ceramics.

Comparison of 3D Printing Technologies for Polymers: FDM, SLA, SLS, and MJF Compared

Comparison of 3D Printing Technologies for Polymers: FDM, SLA, SLS, and MJF Compared

Comparison between 3D printing technologies for polymers: FDM, SLA, SLS, and MJF. Each technology offers specific advantages in terms of precision, mechanical strength, surface finish, and industrial applications. The evolution of materials is expanding operational boundaries in advanced sectors such as aerospace, automotive, and medical.

HP extends Multi Jet Fusion service: here is how the 3D printing industry is changing

HP extends Multi Jet Fusion service: here is how the 3D printing industry is changing

HP expands Multi Jet Fusion service with the new IF 600HT printer and the Maintenance & Monitoring Service, targeting the industry with greater reliability, scalability, and flexibility on materials.

How the New CAD Cloud-Native Is Revolutionizing Design for 3D Printing

How the New CAD Cloud-Native Is Revolutionizing Design for 3D Printing

The new cloud-native CAD revolutionizes design for 3D printing, overcoming the limits of traditional systems. Thanks to hybrid modeling, simulation integration, and automation, it enables rapid and precise modifications, reducing times and errors. Ideal for scalable and innovative additive productions.

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