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Learn about 3D printing materials and technologies, ways to use additive manufacturing, and how technology is shaping industry.

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“Mass production creates supply chain nightmares. Let’s prevent them.”

Cora Leibig
Founder & CEO
Chromatic 3D Materials

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Everything you need to know about 3D printing with elastomers

This series of articles answers everything from the basics like “What are elastomers?” to detailed considerations that product designers, engineers and other users of additive manufacturing technology must consider when choosing materials and 3D printing hardware.

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2023 Is Time to Get Practical in the Additive Manufacturing Industry
2023 Is Time to Get Practical in the Additive Manufacturing Industry

A few thoughts from our Founder & CEO Cora Leibig as we close out the year

Heading into 2023, I have one thing on my mind: How are 3D-printing companies meeting manufacturers' needs and taking their products to market?

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How to Smooth 3D-Printed Plastic Parts
How to Smooth 3D-Printed Plastic Parts

Whether for form or function, many plastic parts need to be smooth. Unfortunately, additive manufacturing typically produces horizontal lines where each layer joins the next. Thus, surface finishing is often necessary before 3D-printed parts are ready for use. There are a number of ways to smooth out plastic parts produced by additive manufacturing.

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Are 3D-Printed Polyurethanes Durable?
Are 3D-Printed Polyurethanes Durable?

Unfortunately, 3D printing has earned a reputation as a crutch for printing throw-away novelties or prototypes. With recent advances in technology, that's no longer true. In this article, we dispel some common myths about additive manufacturing and PU.

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3D Printing Prevents Shutdown at Leading Automotive Supplier
3D Printing Prevents Shutdown at Leading Automotive Supplier

Valeo needed to quickly procure a very specific rubber grommet for cable assembly — or risk shutting down a commercial vehicle plant for one of their automotive OEM customers in Germany. With two weeks til shutdown, they called Chromatic.

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