New 3D-printing tech gets smooth results using light and resin

Currently, most 3D printers work by either depositing or melting building material in successive layers. Unfortunately, this results in the finished objects looking kind of chunky, as the ridges between layers are visible. A new zero-waste process, however, uses light to create smooth-edged items out of resin.

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Category: 3D Printing

Tags:

• Light
• Polymer
• University of California Berkeley

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