The importance of Z-strength in 3D Printing

December 6, 2018

With the widely forecasted and massive growth of industrial and direct manufacturing applications for 3D printing, numerous commercial 3D printer manufacturers are making bold claims about the superior strength of their 3D printed parts. However, a 3D printed part is only as strong as its weakest point and some companies omit independent lab data regarding Z-directional (vertical) strength in their material specification documents and marketing claims, for a reason.

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Fast Radius is the leading provider of additive manufacturing solutions. We do four things: application discovery, product design and testing, production-grade manufacturing, and global fulfillment. Whether it's creating entirely new products enabled by additive manufacturing, or innovating your supply chain solutions, Fast Radius brings the future of manufacturing to you.

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