Arun Chapman

LOCATION

Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands

PROFESSION

Writer/Author at Ultimaker

About

COO of Tiny Hydra and guy who likes controlling tiny people, both inside screens and on tables.

Latest Posts

How to anneal your PET CF part for better performance

3D printing offers a world of possibilities for creating functional parts that are more affordable and customizable than those made with traditional manufacturing techniques. However, you have to be careful to match the material you are printing to your specific performance requirements. The recently released UltiMaker PET CF is a carbon fiber composite material that has impressive strength, stiffness, and heat resistance properties, making it perfect for creating high-performance parts.

Enhancing your jigs and fixtures with carbon fiber composites

Jigs and fixtures are essential tools on any assembly floor, test lab, or machine shop. In this article, we will go over what they are and how you can supercharge your jigs and fixtures by 3D printing them using carbon fiber composites.

How to choose the right carbon fiber composite for your needs

Composites are a category of materials that encompass a large number of different properties and use cases. And even within carbon fiber composites, you can get vastly different results depending on the specific material you choose. In this article, we will take a look at the different UltiMaker carbon fiber composites available and help you decide which one is best for your needs. First, let’s look at which characteristics all the UltiMaker carbon fiber materials share.

Finding the perfect carbon fiber 3D printing application

In this post, we will be zooming in on the practical applications of 3D printed carbon fiber composites across multiple categories in order to explore how this unique material is driving efficiency and precision in everything from welding to robotic automation.

The advantages of 3D printing with carbon fiber

Carbon fiber is one of the most powerful materials for anyone trying to get the most out of 3D printing. But when should you use it, and what applications can you use it for? Let’s delve into these questions and discover why 3D printed carbon fiber composites are more accessible and versatile than ever before.

The complete history of 3D printing

Find out about where 3D printing started and how it became the exciting technology and industry it is today.