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Polymer 3D printing guides

Boost your 3D printing knowledge with these helpful how-to guides. 

How to Use Additive Manufacturing for Rapid Tooling

How to Use Additive Manufacturing for Rapid Tooling

Discover the ways additive manufacturing helps with the rapid tooling process.

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Polyjet 3D Printing Explained: Everything You Need to Know

Polyjet 3D Printing Explained: Everything You Need to Know

Looking for highly-detailed parts with a smooth finish? Learn all about what PolyJet printing can and can't do.

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Explained: 3D Printing with Flame Retardant Polymers

Explained: 3D Printing with Flame Retardant Polymers

Flame retardant materials open up whole new possibilities in additive manufacturing. See how to use these polymers and which options are available for your project.

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The Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) Design Guide

The Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) Design Guide

Get tips and advice for successfully designing parts for FDM.

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Everything You Need to Know About Vapor Smoothing

Everything You Need to Know About Vapor Smoothing

Learn when vapor smoothing is the right finishing option for your 3D-printed part.

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Fused Deposition Modeling vs. Selective Laser Sintering – Key Differences

Fused Deposition Modeling vs. Selective Laser Sintering – Key Differences

Which 3D printing technology is best for you? This guide explains the advantages and disadvantages of using FDM or SLS for your project.

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Quality Control Options for Polymer Additive Manufacturing

Quality Control Options for Polymer Additive Manufacturing

See which option is best for ensuring the quality and functionality of your polymer part.

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The Guide to Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) Post Processing

The Guide to Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) Post Processing

Which post-processing option is right for your SLS part? This guide explains each option.

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SLA (Stereolithography) 3D Printing Explained

SLA (Stereolithography) 3D Printing Explained

Learn about SLA, from the the popular applications to how it compares to Digital Light Processing.

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5 Ways You Can Reduce Polymer 3D Printing Costs Today

5 Ways You Can Reduce Polymer 3D Printing Costs Today

Put these tips and strategies into action to cut additive manufacturing cost.

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Multi Jet Fusion vs Selective Laser Sintering - Key Differences Explained

Multi Jet Fusion vs Selective Laser Sintering - Key Differences Explained

Which one is right for your project? This guide explains when using MJF or SLS is the best fit for your parts.

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From rapid prototyping to high-quality end-use parts, 3D printing with polymers is a versatile technology for many use cases. However, with so many different methods and materials available, additive manufacturing with polymers can be complex.

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The polymers section of our Resource Hub gives you the information you need to build or improve your parts successfully. This guide covers several different technologies:

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  • Fused Deposition Modeling

  • Multi-Jet Fusion

  • Selective Laser Sintering

 

If you're interested in learning about additive manufacturing with metals, please check out these guides. The insights & trends section provides interviews with industry leaders and articles on AM trends.

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