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Storing 3D printing filament correctly: tips for best results
The correct storage of 3D printing filament is crucial to maintain the quality and printability of the materials over time. Here are some valuable tips to ensure filament stays in ...
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Application temperatures of thermoplastic polymers
If a plastic part is exposed to temperatures, then it is important to choose the right material. Different plastics have different maximum application temperatures. When this temperature is reached, the ...
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A new chapter begins: Groundbreaking for the new company headquarters
Today we are very pleased to announce that a significant event has taken place for Extrudr: The symbolic ground-breaking ceremony for our new company building in Lustenau (Austria). In cooperation ...
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Bioplastics - bio-based and/or biodegradable
More than half of the plastics processed for filament production at Extrudr are bioplastics. But what exactly are bioplastics? According to European Bioplastics Organisation, they are polymers that are biobased, ...
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The right choice of nozzle for 3D printing
The appropriate nozzle is crucial for materials with abrasive properties and for fibre reinforced materials. Here is a brief overview: Hardened nozzle: A hardened nozzle is used when the extruded ...
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Extrudr profiles for the BambuLab X1-Carbon
We have created Extrudr material profiles for the BambuLab X1-Carbon. These can be downloaded from our website in the 3D Printing - Material Profiles section. At the moment, there is ...
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3D printed longboard wheels with TPU FLEX Hard Carbon
A crazy idea, a 3D printer and a longboard pro. We designed our own longboard wheels, printed them with Extrudr FLEX Hard Carbon and a longboard pro tested them. Watch ...
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Threaded inserts for perfect connections of 3D printed parts
3D printing is excellent for functional integration and integral construction. Nevertheless, it is occasionally necessary to connect different components with each other. These can be glued, welded or screwed. Depending ...
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3D printing for water sports
With a 3D printer, filament and some ingenuity, anything is possible. In keeping with the summer season, we present two excellent use cases of 3D printing for water sports. Little ...
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The smell of Christmas
Outside it's snowing and inside you can smell the scent of cookies. The home-baked Extrudr cookies sweeten the cosy Advent season. We printed the cookie cutters with Extrudr PETG, which ...
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Expansion of Poduction Capacities
FD3D GmbH stands for sustainability, innovation and internationalisation. The ERDF project is built on these 3 pillars and ensures production capacity for the coming years as well as sustainable growth ...
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Safe to school thanks to 3D printing
For the safety of our youngest, a project was started by the HTL Braunau. As an alternative to conventional reflectors, students and teachers at HTL Braunau developed a self-flashing warning ...
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Finally party again!
At the Szene Openair we were finally able to celebrate again. Three days full of cheerfulness, with friends, colleagues and good music. For some of us, the vocal chords were ...
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Fungi future - a machine and nature symbiosis
Resource-saving and sustainable are the keywords of the future, also in the construction sector. With his master's thesis, Jan Contala broke new ground at the University of Innsbruck, under the ...
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#MakervsCorona
Thank you for the great cooperation and your passion. Filament delivered for more than 1.000.000 face shiels. 35.000 pcs A4 sheets provided. WE APOLOGIZE THE SMALL RANGE - THE PRODUCTION ...
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Tagwerk Designs
Lamps from the 3D printer A young team of industrial designers set to work to reinterpret light. Additive manufacturing has given rise to new creative possibilities that can now be ...
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Jacques OF 200 – Classical music meets 3D-printing
"Joyeux anniversaire, cher Jacques!" This year Offenbach am Main is celebrating the birthday of his probably most musical grandson: composer Jacques Offenbach would have been 200 years old this year. ...
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BioFusion - The new Material
Extrudr BioFusion is a new breed of excellent material, best suited for designers and makers who are looking for an extra shiny appearance of their printed parts. Besides the good ...
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Intelligente Fassadenteile aus PETG
Extrudr PETG In Zusammenarbeit mit der Technischen Universität München (TUM) entstand ein mutlifuntkionales und lichtdurchlässiges Fassadenelement, das mit dem 3D-Drucker produziert werden kann. Die Technik erlaubt eine völlig freie architektonische ...
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GreenTEC Pro Carbon - Green High Performance
Our Vision was to create an affordable material that combines the best of two worlds - our biodegradable filament GreenTEC Pro, made from sustainable resources, and the strength of high-performance, ...
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Maker Faire Vienna am 4. und 5. Mai 2019 in Wien
900 Tüftler und Selbermacher laden auf Österreichs größtem Do-It-Yourself-Festival am 4. und 5. Mai 2019 zum Experimentieren, Forschen und Mitmachen ein. Der Schwerpunkt liegt in diesem Jahr auf dem Thema ...
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The big ones become small
For a long time, models of Liebherr machines have been popular with young and old fans alike. Members of this admiring community have built unique replicas of caterpillars, wheel loaders ...
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PrintStool by Thorsten Franck for Wilkhahn
Thorsten Franck recently presented his Stool Design for Wilkhahn Germany. Initially presented at NeoCon Chicago 2016 PrintStool was introduced to the European public at Orgatec Cologne 2016 and is essentially ...
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Unser PETG im Test - 3D-Druck Solingen
Zitat: Bei unseren Recherchen zu 3D-Druck Materialien wurden wir anlässlich der diesjährigen EUROMOLD auf den Filamenthersteller Extrudr/FD3D GMBH und sein Material PETG aufmerksam. PETG würde, wie uns das Standpersonal versicherte, ...
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Graded Structures, ETH Zürich
In order to be able to provide high quality filament, we constantly strive to further improve our products using state of the art technologies and manufacturing processes. We are currently ...
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