Protolabs is launching vapour smoothing for 3D printed parts, an advance said to enhance a plastic part’s surface finish on even the most complex geometries. Vapour smoothing, or vapour polishing, ...

I've been 3D printing for close to 2 years now, and I'm still learning new things every single day. When it comes to finishing your 3D prints, there are a ton of different methods and ways that you ...

Protolabs, the world’s leading digital manufacturer, has announced a major breakthrough with the launch of vapour smoothing for 3D printed parts. The post-processing automated technology is a ...

One-offs in industrial production quality – the best way to achieve this is with 3D printing. In order to smooth the strand structure created in this process, objects are post-processed, for example ...

Researchers have demonstrated a technique that allows people who manufacture metal machine parts with 3D printing technologies to conduct automated quality control of manufactured parts during the ...

Finishing off 3D prints is a labour-intensive process, and getting a good looking, smooth surface suitable for painting takes a lot of time and plenty of practice. Deeper printing layer lines or minor ...