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The Unlimit3d blog

Lessons learned, material guides, behind the scenes. We share what we learn.

  1. Carbon Fiber 3D Printing: What Composites Really ChangeCarbon-filled composites add stiffness and dimensional stability, not unlimited strength. Here is what PA-CF and PETG-CF actually deliver on a workshop bench, and where they fall short.Understand14 Sept 20266 min read
  2. 3D printing medical dental: anatomical models and guidesAnatomical models, dental mock-ups, study jigs, device prototypes: here is what 3D printing genuinely delivers for medical and dental work, which materials fit, and where the limits sit.Industries14 Sept 20267 min read
  3. 3D Printing Automotive: Prototypes, Tooling and Spare PartsFrom sensor brackets to workshop jigs and discontinued interior trim: how 3D printing fits into real automotive work, and which materials hold up in each environment.Industries9 Sept 20267 min read
  4. 3D printing metal: how it works, and when to skip itDMLS, SLM, binder jetting: how metal 3D printing works, what it really costs, and why a technical plastic often does the job instead.Understand22 Jul 20267 min read
  5. Additive manufacturing: what industrial 3D printing changes for your workshopAdditive manufacturing is no longer reserved for large groups. Prototypes, jigs, short runs: here is what it concretely brings to an industrial workshop.Industries22 Jul 20267 min read
  6. 3D scan: reproducing an old part with no drawingBroken part, discontinued manufacturer, no CAD file. Here are the two methods to reconstruct a part faithfully — manual measurement and 3D scanning — and how to choose between them.Understand12 Jul 20268 min read
  7. 3D printing for architects: custom models and prototypesFrom the competition model to the façade detail, 3D printing brings your projects to life quickly and precisely. Here is what it offers an architect.Industries28 Jun 20267 min read
  8. 3D-printed short runs: when do they become cost-effective?With no mould or tooling, 3D printing makes short runs accessible. Here is the volume at which it becomes the right choice — and when injection moulding takes over.Costs & quotes28 Jun 20267 min read
  9. How to prepare an STL file for 3D printingA good file means a good part. Here is how to export and check an STL ready to print — format, resolution, watertightness, scale, wall thickness.Understand28 Jun 20267 min read
  10. FDM or resin (SLA): which 3D printing technology to choose?Two families of machines, two logics. Here is how to choose between FDM and resin for your part: use, precision, material, budget.Understand27 Jun 20268 min read
  11. How much does custom 3D printing cost?The honest answer: it depends on your part. Here is exactly what drives the price of custom 3D printing — enough to read a quote and estimate your own.Costs & quotes27 Jun 20267 min read