Top 5 Videos: Design rules for large format 3D printing…

This week we found the top 5 videos about 3D printing and the way additive manufacturing is changing production. The technology has infiltrated many sectors, from medical to automotive – check our selection of the week to keep up with the innovations! If you enjoy these, you can view even more 3D printing videos on our Youtube channel. Hope you’ll enjoy and have a great Sunday!

Top 1: Webinar – The Benefits of 3D printing with Composite ABS Filaments

Over the years, materials compatible with 3D printing technologies have been expanding to enable more applications, especially in industrial sectors that require technical-grade materials. In fact, many studies report that material choice is one of the key drivers of the adoption of additive manufacturing. Historically, the thermoplastic polymer ABS has been one of the most popular 3D printing materials, and was one of the first materials to be used in industrial applications. Indeed, ABS provides high impact resistance, and is also easy to use. On the 26th of May, 3Dnatives was joined by Kimya and MakerBot to discuss the benefits of using composite ABS filaments for industrial 3D printing applications.

Top 2: Design rules for large format 3D printing

As you know, additive manufacturing involves different design rules than those used in traditional industry. We are talking about topological optimization, lattice structures, part orientation, etc. If design is crucial, it is even more so for large-scale 3D printing. Indeed, designing for large format 3D printing implies being vigilant because a design error can have serious consequences – the part has to be reworked, material is thrown away, etc. The manufacturer BigRep gives us a series of tips to help us design large format industrial parts.