FormLabs

Formlabs has recently expanded their 3D printing materials library. Their mission is to expand access to digital fabrication, so anyone can make anything. This mission has led them to create new resins like their Flame Retardant Resin and BioMed Durable Resin which have expanded the capabilities of Formlabs' SLA printers. Now, Formlabs has created two new Resins that will change the game for a lot of applications. Introducing Alumina 4N Resin and Silicone 40A Resin. [...]

These test snout parts, designed by mechanical engineer Brian Biller at the Siemens Energy Orlando Innovation Campus, interface with gas turbine vanes in an airflow testing rig. The Siemens Energy’s Orlando Innovation Campus (OIC) develops and executes concept-to-completion projects for partners in industries across the world. Engineers there have access to every industrial tool available; they’re tasked with combining manufacturing technologies like machining, molding, automation, and 3D printing to solve global problems. Additive Manufacturing Technician [...]

There are few things more tragic in life than children suffering severe trauma — but when an accident does happen, Romans Ferrari is one of the best places for recovery. Located close to Lyon in France, Romans Ferrari is a pediatric rehabilitation center that provides care to children and adolescents who have had trauma, brain damage, brain tumors, polytrauma, and severe burns. The center has immense experience providing treatment for severe facial burns, which includes [...]

How TUM Boring Printed Strong Parts for their Tunnel Boring Machine TUM Boring team in Bastrop, Texas in April 2023. TUM Boring is a student organization from the Technische Universität Munchen composed of more than 60 students originating from 16+ countries. The group came together in 2020 to participate in the Not-a-Boring Competition 2021 from Elon Musk’s The Boring Company (TBC). The student-led team is dedicated to the future of mobility and aims [...]

Formlabs Healthcare is introducing BioMed Durable Resin for strong and impact-resistant medical devices and instruments. The BioMed Resin family is targeted for a wide range of healthcare applications, helping advance 3D printing for medical devices and point-of-care manufacturing and providing new possibilities for the wider healthcare community. BioMed Durable Resin is a clear material for biocompatible applications requiring impact, shatter, and abrasion resistance. This USP Class VI material is made in an FDA-registered, ISO 13485-certified [...]

This blog post will show you how to color 3D-printed parts using very simple dye. You can dye most SLS and SLA printed parts with off-the-shelf dyes to create a wide spectrum of colors and finishes. When it comes to engineering-grade 3D printers, you are often limited in choosing a color for the final product. Since most engineering materials focus on mechanical properties over aesthetics, you are often left with a white or gray part. [...]