Top 5 Videos: Delve Into Faster 3D Printing With 3D Explained

Sunday is finally here! And to help you start your week off on the right foot, we are once again sharing the top 5 3D printing videos that we found. To kick it off, learn from our very own Elliot how to take advantage of faster FDM 3D printing without sacrificing quality in the newest 3D Explained. Next, learn how the University of Maine is using the world’s largest thermoplastic 3D printer to solve the U.S. housing crisis before looking at another more specific case study from the university where it is shown how the UMaine WIND REWIND team is recycling wind blades for use in large-format extrusion-based additive manufacturing. After that, turn to turning to a French case study with the Naval Group as they show how they are developing and using wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM), notably showing the propeller already created for a French warship, as part of a wider European project. Finally, wrap it up with a closer look at the new FLSUN T1, an ‘ultra-high speed creative collaborative 3D printer’ from the Chinese manufacturer. Happy watching and have a great beginning of your week!

A Lesson in Faster 3D Printing

Have you already checked out 3Dnatives’ 3D Explained series? In these videos, Elliot explains different aspects of 3D printing, including how the different processes works and tips and tricks for improved printing at home. In this latest one, he shows how to speed up your FDM 3D printing without sacrificing quality in the end parts. Check it out below to speed up your own projects!

UMaine Is Solving the Housing Crisis With 3D Printing

UMaine is quickly becoming one of the leaders in large-scale 3D additive manufacturing. Indeed, we have already told you about the projects coming out of the Advanced Structures and Composites Center, for example the development of the world’s largest thermoplastic 3D printer and the largest boat. But did you know they were also tackling housing? In this NBC report, learn more about how the U.S. housing crisis could be solved with UMaine’s solution as it allows manufacturers to print houses using natural materials every 48 hours.