I have to admit, I fail to see the usefulness of this approach for most applications. So according to the paper you induce a phase separation in the polymer using water mist essentially, which doubles as porogen - because of the phase separation. How and why is this advantageous compared to traditional ceramic or metal filled PLA followed by a sintering step? I see some applications where lightweight low-density polymer composites are used, or to 3d-print ion-exchange membranes (the in-situ phase separation process may be useful here), but I fail to see the advantage for most applications
THIS is the kind of advancments i want to see, not the dumb Bambu knockoffs. Look forward to seeing more of this.
Woah this looks incredible !!
Could you make a more explained video about how it works ??? This could me the future of 3D printing !
Here is a link to the article published in Nature for more information: www.nature.com/articles/s41467-024-47452-9
Very cool.
Is the vapor toxic?
Is standard fume extraction good enough or do other special precautions need to be taken?
The vapor is not toxic. Here is a link to the article published in Nature for more information: www.nature.com/articles/s41467-024-47452-9
I spend hours in that room with no respiratory protection and it’s fine
I didn't even understood how it works
I have to admit, I fail to see the usefulness of this approach for most applications. So according to the paper you induce a phase separation in the polymer using water mist essentially, which doubles as porogen - because of the phase separation. How and why is this advantageous compared to traditional ceramic or metal filled PLA followed by a sintering step? I see some applications where lightweight low-density polymer composites are used, or to 3d-print ion-exchange membranes (the in-situ phase separation process may be useful here), but I fail to see the advantage for most applications