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Protolabs’ new vapour smoothing produces 3D printed parts with enhanced surface finish

January 23, 2022 Sharika Soukup

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 significant advancement for additive manufacturing because it further enhances a plastic part’s surface finish on even the most complex geometries. It is currently available for the commonly used…

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Protolabs launches new vapour smoothing for 3D printed production parts

January 20, 2022 Sharika Soukup

Digital manufacturer Protolabs has announced the launch of its new vapour smoothing offering for 3D printed parts. The post-processing technology is now available for parts printed with Selective Laser Sintering or Multi Jet Fusion technologies in commonly used nylon PA-12 and elastic TPU-01 materials. The launch is said to mark a “significant advancement” for the company’s additive manufacturing capabilities and…

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