Protolabs is launching vapour smoothing for 3D printed parts, an advance said to enhance a plastic part’s surface finish on even the most complex geometries. Vapour smoothing, or vapour polishing, ...

Protolabs, the world’s leading digital manufacturer, has announced a major breakthrough with the launch of vapour smoothing for 3D printed parts. The post-processing automated technology is a ...

The Italy-based company specializing in 3D printing services has expanded its suite of production and post-processing capabilities, offering clients a fully integrated process from additive production ...

Many high-quality parts produced on 3D printers can be sanded by hand to eliminate layer lines and produce a smooth finish. There’s a misconception that 3D printing cannot make the kind of smooth and ...

If you’ve ever seen 3D printed parts form an extrusion type printer, one of the first things you’ll notice is the texture. It’s caused by the printer laying down its plastic layer after layer. This ...

Part smoothing for 3D printed parts, especially parts printed in ABS, has been around for a while. The process of exposing an ABS part to acetone vapor turns even low-resolution prints into smooth, ...