Printing Impressions

Green Printing and Plastic: No Longer Strange Bedfellows

AS A society, we rely on plastic for its strength, resilience, flexibility, elasticity, durability and protective properties, characteristics that have not escaped the notice of print buyers and ...
Hackaday

Should You Try Printing With Polypropylene?

Of all the plastics that surround us on the daily, the one we hear least about in the 3D printing world is probably polypropylene (PP). Given that this tough, slightly flexible thermoplastic has ...
The Mercury

Braskem’s Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene for 3D Printing Launches in the Ultimaker Marketplace

PHILADELPHIA, July 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Braskem (B3: BRKM3, BRKM5 and BRKM6; NYSE: BAK; LATIBEX: XBRK) (“Company”), the largest polyolefins producer in the Americas and leading producer of ...
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HP Introduces First of Its Kind Polypropylene Material to Expand 3D Printing Market and Enable New Applications

Door defroster vent used in the ventilation system of automobiles. Printed with HP 3D HighReusability PP enabled by BASF. More ball speed, more forgiveness, smarter design – improving golf performance ...
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Braskem Announces E-commerce Launch of Polypropylene Filament Spools for 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Braskem (B3: BRKM3, BRKM5 and BRKM6; NYSE: BAK; LATIBEX: XBRK), the largest polyolefins producer in the Americas and leading producer of biopolymers in the ...
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3D printing tips I wish I knew sooner

3D printing doesn’t have to be an endless cycle of tweaks, failures, and frustration. With the right priorities—like knowing your materials, managing expectations, and resisting unnecessary ...