3D Printing Technologies<\/span><\/h2><\/h1><\/div>[3 minutes reading time]<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i>Back to overview<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>What 3D printing technologies are out there?<\/strong><\/p>\nThere are many different technologies, each assigned to a different type of material. Here you will find an explanation of the most important technologies.<\/span><\/p>\nExtrusion<\/strong>
\nFFF (Fused Filament Fabrication)
\nThermoplastic material is heated and extruded, then a cross-section of the model is deposited. This process is repeated layer by layer until it is complete.<\/span><\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.mark3d.com\/de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Funktion-drucktechnologie-fff-markforged-mark3d.png\" "\\"15_Reasons_Titel_Social_Media_Mark3D_EN\\"")
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CFF (Continuous Filament Fabrication)<\/span>
\nPrinters use a second die to lay continuous filaments of composite fibres in FFF extruded thermoplastics during printing. Strong, stiff parts are achieved by reinforced fibers.<\/span><\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.mark3d.com\/de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Funktion-drucktechnologie-cff-markforged-mark3d.png\")
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ADAM (Atomic Diffusion Additive Manufacturing)<\/span>
\nMetal powder is bound with plastic and deposited layer by layer. When it is ready, it is washed to melt the binder and sintered in a furnace to form an isotropic metal part.<\/span><\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.mark3d.com\/de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Funktion-drucktechnologie-adam-markforged-mark3d.png\")
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Laser-Fusion<\/strong><\/p>\nSLS (Selective Laser Sintering)
\nA roller sweeps new powder for each new layer, while a laser bonds the material together. The chamber is moved down for the next layer of powder, which is repeated until the part is complete.<\/span><\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.mark3d.com\/de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Funktion-drucktechnologie-sls-markforged-mark3d.png\")
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SLM \/ DMLS (Selective Laser Melting \/ Direct Metal Laser Sintering)<\/span>
\nPowders are precisely melted to build up a metal part. Layers of metal powder are dispersed or then melted with a laser to fuse powders together.<\/span><\/p>\nLight curing<\/strong><\/p>\nDLP (Direct Light Processing)<\/span>
\nPhotopolymers are cured with light projected from below the resin container. The photopolymers are in liquid form and rise layer by layer from the resin tank.<\/span><\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.mark3d.com\/de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Funktion-drucktechnologie-dlp-markforged-mark3d.png\")
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SLA (Stereolithographie)<\/span>
\nPhotopolymers are selectively cured with a UV laser. The resin is cured to form a cured layer, repeating this process layer by layer until it is complete.<\/span><\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.mark3d.com\/de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Funktion-drucktechnologie-sla-markforged-mark3d.png\" "\\"mark3d-markforged-3d-printing-event-guhring-uk\\"")
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Strength liability<\/strong>
\nBinding agent nozzles<\/span>
\nPowder is deposited and an adhesion promoter is applied to bind the particles together. No supporting structures are required, i.e. the building board can be equipped with several parts.<\/span><\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.mark3d.com\/de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Funktion-drucktechnologie-haftung-markforged-mark3d.png\")
<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Learn more about the applications with the Desktop Series!<\/span><\/h2><\/div>How do I design correctly for filament 3D printing? What do users say and where can I find more information? – This is the right place for you! We listed some information leading you directly to the matching answers.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/www.mark3d.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/Pneumatic_Clamping_System_AaRM_Onyx_Carbon.png\" "\\"Pneumatic_Clamping_System_AaRM_Onyx_Carbon\\"")
<\/span><\/div><\/div>Economics<\/span><\/h2><\/div>If you’re talking about the economics of 3D printing, this guide should help you calculate the ROI of a Markforged 3D printer.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/i>Learn More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/www.mark3d.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/Weichbacken_mit_Onyx_400x351px.png\" "\\"Weichbacken_mit_Onyx_400x351px\\"")
<\/span><\/div><\/div>Applications<\/span><\/h2><\/div>In this guide we show how you can complement your manufacturing with 3D printed tools. How can you determine a good application? What do you need to consider?<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>
[3 minutes reading time]<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> What 3D printing technologies are out there?<\/strong><\/p>\n There are many different technologies, each assigned to a different type of material. Here you will find an explanation of the most important technologies.<\/span><\/p>\n Extrusion<\/strong> <\/p>\n CFF (Continuous Filament Fabrication)<\/span> <\/p>\n ADAM (Atomic Diffusion Additive Manufacturing)<\/span> <\/p>\n Laser-Fusion<\/strong><\/p>\n SLS (Selective Laser Sintering) <\/p>\n SLM \/ DMLS (Selective Laser Melting \/ Direct Metal Laser Sintering)<\/span> Light curing<\/strong><\/p>\n DLP (Direct Light Processing)<\/span> <\/p>\n SLA (Stereolithographie)<\/span> <\/p>\n Strength liability<\/strong> How do I design correctly for filament 3D printing? What do users say and where can I find more information? – This is the right place for you! We listed some information leading you directly to the matching answers.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> If you’re talking about the economics of 3D printing, this guide should help you calculate the ROI of a Markforged 3D printer.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> In this guide we show how you can complement your manufacturing with 3D printed tools. How can you determine a good application? What do you need to consider?<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>
\nFFF (Fused Filament Fabrication)
\nThermoplastic material is heated and extruded, then a cross-section of the model is deposited. This process is repeated layer by layer until it is complete.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/div>\n
\nPrinters use a second die to lay continuous filaments of composite fibres in FFF extruded thermoplastics during printing. Strong, stiff parts are achieved by reinforced fibers.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/div>\n
\nMetal powder is bound with plastic and deposited layer by layer. When it is ready, it is washed to melt the binder and sintered in a furnace to form an isotropic metal part.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/div>\n
\nA roller sweeps new powder for each new layer, while a laser bonds the material together. The chamber is moved down for the next layer of powder, which is repeated until the part is complete.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/div>\n
\nPowders are precisely melted to build up a metal part. Layers of metal powder are dispersed or then melted with a laser to fuse powders together.<\/span><\/p>\n
\nPhotopolymers are cured with light projected from below the resin container. The photopolymers are in liquid form and rise layer by layer from the resin tank.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/div>\n
\nPhotopolymers are selectively cured with a UV laser. The resin is cured to form a cured layer, repeating this process layer by layer until it is complete.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/div>\n
\nBinding agent nozzles<\/span>
\nPowder is deposited and an adhesion promoter is applied to bind the particles together. No supporting structures are required, i.e. the building board can be equipped with several parts.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>Learn more about the applications with the Desktop Series!<\/span><\/h2><\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div>Economics<\/span><\/h2><\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div>Applications<\/span><\/h2><\/div>
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