Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Service

History of 3D Printing

Learn about the history of 3D printing — including recent innovations to existing methods and new methods altogether — with this ebook.

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about 2 months ago

3D printer lead screws drive success

3D printers are complex machines with numerous components. This blog will discuss one of the most important - the driving component - and how lead screws hold up against other options.

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3 months ago

British Engineer Uses 3D-Printed Parts to Design 'The World's Most Technologically Advanced Pianos'

Engineer Richard Dain felt that it was time to fundamentally improve the technology of the grand piano. See how he did it here.

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3 months ago

3D-Printed Spare Parts from igus® Cut This Company's Operation & Maintenance Costs by Nearly 50%

Custom-made spare parts can be expensive, and the downtime that's required when those components fail can cost companies even more money. Discover how wear-resistant 3D-printed parts can help you save

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4 months ago

3D Printed Wear Resistant Parts - Material Varieties

Get wear-resistant 3D-printed gears that are self-lubricating, maintenance-free, ESD or FDA compliant, & more.

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3 months ago

How a simple 3D printing template became 240,000 face-shields

Read about how the manufacturing world came together to 3d print Prusa's face-shields, and how igus® increased production via injection molding.

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4 months ago

3D Printing Service Online Tool - Walk Through

Watch as Product Manager for Startups, Preston Souza, walks through how to use our online design tool & explains everything our 3D printing service can offer.

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4 months ago

FAQ's about 3D Printing for Wear-Resistant Parts - Round Two

What are the differences between our SLS printing materials? How long is a 3D-printed part expected to last? Watch to get answers to these questions & more.

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4 months ago

Most commonly used 3D printing materials

Read this blog to learn about the most common 3D printing materials, some of their advantages and disadvantages, and ideal application conditions for each.

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6 months ago

How does 3D printing reduce waste?

Learn about the ways in which 3D printing can reduce waste and improve sustainability over subtractive manufacturing methods such as CNC machining.

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7 months ago

Breaking the (Injection) Mold: 3D Printing Whitepaper

Read this whitepaper comparing the wear rates of 3D printed components vs. injection molded components

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over 1 year ago

3D Printing 2021 Catalog

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about 1 year ago

igus Vice President discusses 3D printing and the future of additive manufacturing

Design News caught up with Vice President Rick Abbate to talk about why igus has invested in 3D printing, how that service benefits customers, and what the future holds for additive manufacturing.

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4 months ago

3D Printing Service Overview

What is the igus® 3D print service and how can it be useful for you? iglide® Bearings Product Manager Nicole Lang explains in this video.

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almost 2 years ago

How to Use the 3D Printing Service for Wear-Resistant Parts

In this webinar, Startups Product Manager Preston Souza walks through how to use the igus® 3D printing service. Learn how to design, upload, & order parts.

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almost 2 years ago

3D Printing with Wear-Resistant Plastics

In this post, read about the industrial 3d printing service offered by igus®, which produces industrial grade parts that go beyond just prototyping.

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almost 2 years ago

igus® Products for 3D Printers

Watch this video to discover highly engineered plastic components that you can use to design your next 3D printer.

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almost 2 years ago

3D Printing Wear-Resistant Components With ESD Properties

In this blog post, you'll discover a new SLS-printing material with ESD properties. Learn about the material's characteristics and how it's wear rate compares to PA12 printing materials.

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almost 2 years ago

Decisions, Decisions: 3D Printer or 3D Printing Service?

In this post, read about when it is best to buy your own 3d printer and when it is best to opt for 3d printing services like those offered by igus®.

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almost 2 years ago

Design tips: multi-material parts from the 3D printer

Learn design tips from the wear resistant 3D printing experts about how to design parts that utilize mixed filaments materials.

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3D Printing Service and Additive Manufacturing for Wear-Resistant Parts