Overview Although there are many different printers available, only nine basic types of 3D printing technology currently exist: Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) Stereolithography (SLA) Digital Light Processing (DLP) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) Selective Laser Melting (SLM) Electron Beam Melting (EMB) Laminated Object Manufacturing (LOM) Binder Jetting (BJ) Material Jetting/Wax Casting. The three most…
Read MoreTHE HIGHEST QUALITY PRODUCTS FOR THE 3D PRINTING INDUSTRY The 3D market is flooded with low-cost materials that have inconsistent tolerances, colors, and spool winding. Any and all of these can cost the user to have a failed print. We understand that getting a great price is hard to pass on, but too…
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Help us rename our PLA Sparkly Dark Blue! After spending the last few weeks printing with (and staring at) this awesome material, we can’t help but think it deserves a much better name than just #SparklyDarkBlue… So just like the contest we ran that gave us the wonderful #FrankenSlime, we’re turning to you…
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RULES: Starting Friday, March 18th, we’ll be running daily polls on our Instagram & Facebook Stories letting people vote for which color they prefer, with the winning color moving on to the next round. Once each division (material type) has crowned its champion color, those colors will face off in the Final Four, and…
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Keene Village Plastics (KVP), known for their high-quality, engineering grade 3D filament, is pleased to announce the expansion of their online store to include MakeShaper, a brand of user-friendly, economical 3D filament, starting in April 2022. Since its foundation in 2004, KVP has developed a strong reputation in the 3D printing industry among dealers, distributors, and…
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Today, December 3rd, is National 3D Printing Day. Normally, this would be a day to highlight all the best achievements in 3D printing from the past year. However, in light of recent news, it feels only appropriate to focus on one company—and one individual, in particular— whose efforts have taken the 3D industry…
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We know things are a little scary right now. The affects of COVID-19 are taking a toll on our economy, our communities, and our well-beings. In times like this, it can be difficult to see what the future holds. We want to help in any way that we can. Starting now, every single product on…
Read MoreCleveland, Ohio—May 23, 2019 – Keene Family of Companies is proud to announce and welcome two new employees. Matt Warren, a graduate from Notre Dame College, joins Keene Village Plastics (KVP) as the Sales & Marketing Manager. Warren’s background is comprised of developing effective marketing strategies and building customer relationships. Warren excels in managing large…
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