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Illustration comparing Desktop Metal and The Virtual Foundry in metal 3D printing, highlighting high-cost hardware challenges versus accessible materials and sustainable growth.

Comparing Desktop Metal and The Virtual Foundry

Sep 21, 2025 | ,

In a rapidly evolving landscape of metal 3D printing, understanding the contrasting journeys of Desktop Metal and The Virtual Foundry reveals valuable lessons about sustainability and innovation; while Desktop Metal’s ambitious push for hardware dominance met a challenging reality of high costs and integration woes, The Virtual Foundry embraced a unique pathway, championing accessibility and adaptability through its groundbreaking Filamet technology, empowering a diverse range of users from hobbyists to enterprises, and carving out a resilient niche where creativity and efficiency thrive, thereby proving that the future of manufacturing lies not in complexity but in simplicity and user empowerment.

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The Virtual Foundry logo in bronze metal, highlighting advancements in 3D metal printing technology and educational resources.

What is Filamet?

Sep 6, 2024 |

The Virtual Foundry's metal filaments represent a significant advancement in 3D printing technology, enabling the...

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Tabletop kiln venting system with a metallic hood and duct, designed for efficient air circulation in 3D metal printing processes.

Venting Your Kiln

Mar 4, 2024 | ,

Understanding how to vent your kiln is important. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the requirements for venting your kiln to ensure a smooth and efficient operation

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3D printed metal boat model made with Filamet™ metal filament, held by a hand, showcasing the texture and detail of metal 3D printing technology.

Revolutionizing Metal 3D Printing

Nov 17, 2023 | ,

In the dynamic world of 3D printing, metal fabrication has long been confined to the realm of large-scale industrial operations, with exorbitant costs and intricate processes hindering its widespread adoption. However, The Virtual Foundry has emerged as a transformative force, democratizing metal 3D printing and making it accessible to a vast spectrum of users, from researchers and students to hobbyists and entrepreneurs.

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