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Why hasn’t 3D printing exploded onto the market?

  • By Dave Jones
  • 8th December 2019
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A couple of years ago circa 2012, 3D printing was seen as the next big thing.  On Gartner´s curve of hype, 3D printing was essentially red hot promising the 4th … Continue Reading →

Nylon 11 and 12

  • By Dave Jones
  • 15th October 2016
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PA11 is made from renewable resources (oil from castor plants).  PA12 can be made from renewable or petroleum based resources.  PA11 has a slightly higher melting temperature than PA12.  Both … Continue Reading →

PLA versus ABS

  • By Dave Jones
  • 24th February 2016
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3D printing is full of acronyms and two of the most important are PLA and ABS.  PLA is a type of biodegradeable plastic whereas ABS is made out of oil … Continue Reading →

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