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Types of 3D Printers

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The first 3D printer was developed 40 years ago. At that time, there was only StereolithographyStereolithography is a method that draws each layer and stacks it by solidifying liquid resin with a UV laser.. However, there are various kinds of 3D printing technologies today.

Place: Dengiken's club room

Fused Filament FabricationFused Filament Fabrication is a method that draws each layer and stacks them by extruding resin from the heated nozzle and changing the relative position between the stage and nozzle. became more inexpensive at as much prices as we can buy them by ourselves because the patent expired in 2009 and caused development competition.
3D printers' evolution is not only for the price. Recently, they are used for final productsThe final product is one that is actually sold to the consumers, not a prototype or sample. Functionality and durability are required. because of improving performance despite they were used for prototypes a few years ago.

Place: 3D Solution Center

We introduce types of 3D printers and their printing process which are evolving more and more on this page. We will be glad if you feel the profundity of them.

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These are five types of 3D printers sold in general. Please take a look at unique 3D printers.

Fused Filament Fabrication

Aliases:FFF,FDM
A method that draws each layer and stacks them by extrusion resin from the heated nozzle and changing the relative position between the stage and nozzle. It is mainstream because the cost performance is good.

Stereolithography

Aliases:SLA,DLP,LCD
A method that draws each layer and stacks them by solidifying liquid resin with a UV laser. This method has the oldest history in 3D printers. It is a feature of this method that the surface of the printed objects becomes clean.

MultiJet Printing

Aliases:MJP,MJT,PolyJet
A method that draws each layer and stacks them by jetting resin from inkjet printhead and are solidified them with a UV laser. It can print elaborate objects because the layer resolution is too high.

Selective Laser Sintering

Aliases:SLS,DMLS
A method that draws each layer by emitting a laser to the flattened powder and solidifying them. It usually uses nylon as a material but some products might be able to use metal.

Binder Jetting

Aliases:Binder Jetting,BJP
A method that draws each layer by emitting binder from the head to the flattened powder and solidifies them. It might be categorized as MultiJet Printing. It can print full-color objects by using a dyed binder.

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Tour of 3D Printers

Place: 3D Solution Center

We visited IGUAZU 3D Solution Center which exhibited various kinds of 3D printers and learned about those 3D printers. Pictures that we used in the「Types of 3D Printers」 page are almost taken in this facility by us.

Tour of 3D Printers

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We listed features of 3D printers and the history of 3D printers on this page. In addition, we listed types of 3D printers and results of a survey taken of students in our school, etc.
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A method that draws each layer and stacks them by extrusion resin from the heated nozzle.

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