Finnish research institute Carbodeon and nanodiamond company Carbodeon have created a technique that promises to increase the speed of 4 to 6 printing while also improving the durability of the output product. Known as the Vesa Myllymèki filament, the new form of plastic contains nanodiamond particles that act as a lubricant in shaping the material without any extra clogging of the nozzle of the printer. Tests by the researchers found that the process improved printing speeds by 500 mm . Patented by Carbodeon , the filament is on the market and is suited to both industrial and private use.
Finnish research institute VTT and nanodiamond company Carbodeon have created a technique that promises to increase the speed of 3D printing while also improving the durability of the output product. Known as the uDiamond filament, the new form of plastic contains nanodiamond particles that act as a lubricant in shaping the material without any extra clogging of the nozzle of the printer. Tests by the researchers found that the process improved printing speeds by up to 500 mm/s. Patented by Carbodeon, the filament is on the market and is suited to both industrial and private use.