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  ABS Plastic: Chemical and Physical Characteristics

  Posted in: 3D Printing Basics, 3D Reviews, 3D Printing Technologies, 3D Printing Materials, Materials and Accessories

  Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, or ABS, is a thermoplastic impact-resistant polymer. The most important mechanical properties of ABS are its increased strength and elasticity. The two main application areas of ABS are injection molding and extrusion. Due to its characteristics, ABS can be used in the production of musical instruments (recorders, plastic clarinets, guitar bodies, picks...), plumbing pipes and partitions, automotive trim components and bumpers, medical equipment (excluding...

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  Posted on: 18.07.2015
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  History of 3D Printing

  Posted in: 3D Printing Basics, History of 3D Printing, 3D Printing Technologies, Innovations and Developments

  3D printing is not as new as you might think! In 2009, when the patent for FDM technology expired, the topic of three-dimensional printing gained incredible popularity, leading many to believe it was a new technology. However, the early roots of 3D printing can actually be traced back to the mid-19th century. Intrigued? Here is a brief chronology of the history of 3D printing from the 19th century to the present day, from the first machines to the great hopes and many applications that are...

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  Posted on: 15.07.2015