Top Pellet Materials for LFAM: Strength, Heat Resistance & Cost Breakdown

Top Pellet Materials for LFAM: Strength, Heat Resistance & Cost Breakdown

Material selection plays a critical role in large format 3D printing. This guide compares PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, carbon fibre reinforced, and high-temperature pellets based on strength, heat resistance, and cost. It helps manufacturers choose...
Pellet 3D Printing for Large-Format Additive Manufacturing

Pellet 3D Printing for Large-Format Additive Manufacturing

Pellet 3D printing combined with robotic arm systems is transforming large format additive manufacturing (LFAM). By using cost-effective thermoplastic pellets and high-deposition robotic extrusion, manufacturers can produce large, complex components faster and more efficiently. Rapid...
Aerospace Additive Manufacturing: Transforming Advanced Production With Rapid Fusion

Aerospace Additive Manufacturing: Transforming Advanced Production With Rapid Fusion

Aerospace additive manufacturing is transforming aircraft production by reducing weight, shortening lead times, and improving supply chain resilience. Rapid Fusion leads this shift with certified large-format additive manufacturing solutions that enable scalable, compliant, and cost-efficient...
Heat Management in LFAM: Why Heated Beds Matter for Large Industrial Prints

Heat Management in LFAM: Why Heated Beds Matter for Large Industrial Prints

Effective heat management is critical in large format additive manufacturing. This blog explains why heated beds are essential in LFAM systems, helping reduce warping, improve layer adhesion, and maintain dimensional accuracy during long-duration industrial 3D...
How to Evaluate an Industrial 3D Printer: A Step-by-Step Buyer Checklist

How to Evaluate an Industrial 3D Printer: A Step-by-Step Buyer Checklist

There are hundreds of industrial-grade 3D printers for business and manufacturing, but it's difficult to find printers that are best for your needs. With so many technologies, materials, and capabilities available, choosing the right 3D...
LFAM vs Traditional Composite Tooling: Cost, Precision & Throughput Compared

LFAM vs Traditional Composite Tooling: Cost, Precision & Throughput Compared

LFAM composite tooling offers faster lead times, lower costs, and greater design flexibility compared to traditional tooling, while conventional methods remain ideal for ultra-high precision and durability requirements.
6 ROI Factors to Consider Before Investing in Large Format Additive Manufacturing

6 ROI Factors to Consider Before Investing in Large Format Additive Manufacturing

Large-format additive manufacturing delivers strong ROI through cost savings, faster production, scalability, sustainability, automation, and accelerated innovation, making it a strategic investment for industrial manufacturers.
Construction Additive Manufacturing

Construction Additive Manufacturing: Scalable Solutions with LFAM

Construction additive manufacturing, powered by LFAM, enables faster, cost-efficient, and flexible construction with advanced materials and high design freedom. Rapid Fusion helps deliver scalable, precise LFAM solutions for modern construction projects.
Automotive Additive Manufacturing for Next-Generation EVs

Automotive Additive Manufacturing for Next-Generation EVs

Automotive additive manufacturing is transforming vehicle production by enabling faster prototyping, lightweighting, cost efficiency, and greater design freedom. Using large-format and EV-focused 3D printing, manufacturers can produce strong, precise, and sustainable automotive components at scale....