Author: Anson A Akkara

In the ever-evolving landscape of 3D printing, Binder Jetting (BJ) stands out as a versatile and innovative technique. This method, which involves the deposition of an adhesive binding agent onto layers of powdered material, has gained traction across various industries for its unique capabilities. In this blog post, we’ll explore the Binder Jetting process, its… Continue reading Understanding Binder Jetting

In the fast-paced world of engineering and product development, speed is often the key to success. As companies race against tight deadlines, the ability to quickly prototype and produce functional parts can make all the difference. At Protolabs Network, we understand the importance of speed in 3D printing, and we’re here to guide you through… Continue reading The Fastest 3D Printing Techniques: Speed Meets Precision

In the world of 3D printing, the choice of materials and the printing environment can significantly influence the quality and strength of the final product. This article explores how layer adhesion behaves when printing with two demanding materials—eSUN ABS and Prusament PCBlend—under different enclosure and temperature conditions. Materials Tested eSUN ABS: A standard ABS filament… Continue reading The Impact of Enclosure and Chamber Temperature on Layer Adhesion in 3D Printing

Gcode is the secret magic behind all computer numerical control (CNC) machines, like 3D printers, laser cutters, and of course, CNC mills. It serves as the link between digital designs and physical manufacturing, translating those designs into precise instructions that machines can execute to bring them to life. In this article, we’ll be learning about… Continue reading What Is G-code? – All You Need to Know

Since then, many new companies, as well as hobbyists, are exploring the idea of a 3D printer that utilizes a belt bed. 3D printing forums and other media platforms (such as YouTube) have also helped to spread this idea. Using a belt as a bed means you can 3D print continuously, whether to produce many regular-sized… Continue reading Belt 3D Printer: All You Need to Know

Kiri:Moto (Web-Based Slicer): All You Need to Know Kiri:Moto is one of many slicers available for free nowadays. Just like the others, it translates a 3D model file – STL, 3MF or OBJ – into G-code instructions your printer will execute to print an object. How then does Kiri:Moto stand out? Unlike other slicers, Kiri:Moto is entirely browser-based: No software or app to install… Continue reading Kiri:Moto (Web-Based Slicer): All You Need to Know

Smooth & Curvy Do you ever notice those ugly level-by-level layer lines on concave 3D printed parts? The issue is known as the staircase effect, and it’s prevalent in regular FDM 3D printing. It occurs because standard 3D printing methods, contrary to the name, are really more like “2.5D”: Only the X- and Y-axes move… Continue reading Non-Planar 3D Printing: All You Need to Know