Introduction: The Convergence of Craft and Technology The intersection of fine art and industrial technology has...
Bypassing the Foundry: How Artists Can Print Real Metal Art
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Why The Virtual Foundry Is Still Standing: The Vindication of Open Metal 3D Printing
While billion-dollar giants in the metal 3D printing space face financial distress, The Virtual Foundry remains stable and growing. Founder Bradley Woods explains why the “walled garden” model failed and why the future of additive manufacturing belongs to open materials, not proprietary hardware.
Investigating the Influence of Infill Density and Postprocessing Parameters on 3D Printed PLA Copper Composite
"Fused deposition modelling (FDM) is a common 3D printing technique currently in use. FDM can now produce metal...
Filamet: The Ultimate 3D Metal Printing Solution for Education and Community Spaces
3D metal printing has always been a fascinating yet cost-prohibitive technology. Schools, makerspaces, and Fab Labs...
What is Filamet?
The Virtual Foundry's metal filaments represent a significant advancement in 3D printing technology, enabling the...
The role of crystallization and annealing on the thermal conductivity of material extrusion additively manufactured parts
"Despite the significant research being conducted on the mechanical reliability of additively manufactured parts,...
Characterization of Radiation Shielding Capabilities of High Concentration PLA-W Composite for 3D Printing of Radiation Therapy Collimators
"This work evaluates the radiation shielding capabilities of the PLA-W composite for MV energy photons emitted by a...
Venting Your Kiln
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
Bambu Lab Auto Calibration
Simplifying Metal 3D Printing: Bambu Lab's Flow Dynamics Calibration Revolutionizes Filamet™ Metal 3D Printing The...
Revolutionizing Metal 3D Printing
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.