PLA, or Polylactic Acid, is a biopolymer used in FFF (Fused Filament Fabrication) 3D Printing amongst other things, and the reason it is used so often is for two main reasons. One is that it is quite ...

To create functional press brake tools, prioritizing wall thickness over infill can be more effective. Thicker walls offer ...

This extensive report comprises 106 pages and features a detailed table of contents, along with figures and charts that assist thorough analysis. Moreover, the report provides a comprehensive ...

Although plant-based polylactic acid (PLA) bioplastic is acclaimed for its biodegradability, it can take quite a long time to degrade if the conditions aren't quite right. Bearing this fact in mind, ...

Renewably sourced biomaterials and lower sintering temperature result in a more sustainable substrate for powder bed fusion technologies requiring less energy use and a carbon footprint 89% smaller ...

A few hours at a tech launch can change how you look at the future. I realized that recently, standing amid rows of humming ...

The Original Prusa MK4 is a top-tier 3D printer in today’s market blending cutting-edge technology with user-centric design.

Started in 2018 as the East Coast RepRap Festival, the event has outgrown the community college basketball court it called home for the last several years. In 2026, 3DPrintopia will move to the ...

Polypropylene (PP) is a thermoplastic that has a number of properties that sets it apart from other thermoplastics which see common use with 3D printing, including PLA, ABS and nylon (PA). Much like ...

Art, sculptures and even mass-produced objects are often built to last. Ancient Greek sculptures from thousands of years ago may have lost their color (and sometimes a few limbs) but are otherwise in ...