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FDM vs FGF: Where the Line Falls Between Filament and Pellet Extrusion

Same principle, different feedstock — and the result is an order-of-magnitude difference in throughput and material cost. Two numbers decide it: longest part dimension and material per part.

SLA vs DLP vs LCD: How to Choose Between Three Resin Processes

All three cure resin with light, but the light source changes the build-area / accuracy / speed trade-off entirely — plus one ownership cost that gets overlooked: on LCD machines the panel is a consumable.

SLS and SLM Are Both Powder Bed — So Why Does Cost Differ Tenfold?

Both are powder bed fusion, but the nylon and metal process chains barely resemble each other — supports, inert gas, heat treatment, finishing. The first question is always: would a polymer do the job?

3D Printing or CNC? Decide on Two Axes: Quantity and Complexity

Not a question of which is more advanced. Two cost curves cross at some quantity, and geometric complexity decides where. We supply both, so we can be straight about it.

Buy Equipment or Outsource? Run the Utilisation Math, Not Your Gut

An overlooked fact: the machine price is only part of ownership cost. Labour, post-processing, consumables, facility and maintenance often exceed depreciation. Start with utilisation.

How 3D Printing Cuts Lead Time for Injection Mold Tooling

From conformal-cooling metal inserts to rapid mold-validation prototypes, 3D printing is compressing injection-mold tooling lead time from weeks to days.

Large-Format 3D Printing for Public Art & Sculpture

Pellet-extrusion (FGF) 3D printing lets 4-meter sculptures print in one piece or a few large sections — cutting hand-carving and seam-assembly time dramatically.

Setting Up a 3D Printing Lab for a University Engineering Department

One FDM printer isn't enough to support engineering education. Building a lab process-first, not budget-first, is the order that actually works.