One of the most important parts of a 3D printer is its extruder. This is where the filament melts and gets pushed onto the print bed to form layers. The extruder is connected to a hot end which ...

D printing can be an exciting adventure with opportunities to create customized parts and imaginative prototypes. However, it can also be frustrating when prints fail unexpectedly, wasting time and ...

3D printing is a popular process ... that enables the production of full-color parts. Note the dual vertical assemblies – one carrying the extruder, the other carrying an inkjet print head.

Metal 3D Printer, a current investigation from ESA (European Space Agency), tests 3D printing of small metal parts in microgravity ... of plastic through a heated extruder and onto a tray layer ...