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IPFS News Link • 3D Printing

Water-soluble filament makes creating "impossible" 3D prints easier

• http://www.gizmag.com, By Stanley Goodner

Despite the overall success, many prints still have limitations when it comes to structure, shape, or articulation. But 3D Systems is about to change all of that with the latest Infinity Rinse-away water-soluble support material.

3D Systems' Infinity Rinse-away printing filament is made of biodegradable, corn-based plastic. This material has been designed for quick dissolving and easy removal, while being safe to flush down drains. Infinity Rinse-away is fully-compatible with PLA plastic, and when used with CubePro or Cubify software, it's automatically generated as a support.

In a single print build, users can achieve gravity-defying overhangs or built-in movement and articulation. 3D suspension and previously-impossible complex designs are also possible with the water-soluble material. All it takes is a rinse under the tap or a soak in a bowl of water to loosen and dissolve the supports. There is nothing to break away and no leftover "support stubble", no matter how deep or out-of-reach the area.


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