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Manufacturing a Large-Scale Architectural Model with FDM 3D Printing
24 July 2026 7 min

Manufacturing a Large-Scale Architectural Model with FDM 3D Printing

Manufacturing a 60 cm, 21-level residential tower model for a Budapest Marina development using FDM technology and grey PETG filament — an industrial approach to 3D printing large architectural models.

FDM PETG Architectural Model
The Suppressed Tears Sculpture — Large-Format Outdoor Additive Manufacturing
28 April 2025 4 min

The Suppressed Tears Sculpture — Large-Format Outdoor Additive Manufacturing

A life-size, outdoor PETG sculpture at the Liberty Bridge: 30 kg of material, a hollow body filled with plaster, and weatherproof surface treatment — when additive manufacturing goes beyond the prototype.

PETG Large-Format Outdoor
Remanufacturing a VW Golf 2 Throttle Lever with 3D Scanning and PA12-CF15 Printing
2 April 2025 4 min

Remanufacturing a VW Golf 2 Throttle Lever with 3D Scanning and PA12-CF15 Printing

Recreating a discontinued part: 3D scanning, CAD reverse-modeling, and carbon-fiber-composite FDM printing — an engine-bay-rated replacement part more durable than the original.

Reverse Eng. 3D Scanning PA12-CF15
3D Printing Basics — When Does Additive Manufacturing Pay Off?
3 February 2025 5 min

3D Printing Basics — When Does Additive Manufacturing Pay Off?

What is additive manufacturing, which materials and technologies do we work with, and when is 3D printing more cost-effective than traditional methods? A practical guide for buyers.

Additive Manufacturing Materials Basics
How 3D Printing Works — FDM and MSLA Explained
3 February 2025 5 min

How 3D Printing Works — FDM and MSLA Explained

How does a part get from a digital model to a finished piece? The two most important technologies — FDM and MSLA — explained, plus the role of 3D scanning and reverse engineering, from a decision-maker's point of view.

FDM MSLA Technology

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