Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) and Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) are cornerstone technologies in additive manufacturing. Both FDM & FFF create three-dimensional objects by extruding melted thermoplastic filament through a nozzle, building up layers to form the final product. The distinction between FDM and FFF lies not in the technology itself, but in their origins. Check out the full article by UltiMaker here: https://www.wevolver.com/article/fdm-vs-fff-understanding-3d-printing-technologie

5-axis filament printing at OST - Ostschweizer Fachhochschule One of their bachelor students (Daniel Aeschbacher) developed a five-axis fused filament fabrication printer. The two additional rotation axes enable the conformal printing of components and the elimination of support structures. Core features of our printer - 5-axis CoreXYZ-AC kinematics - Modular print head with large freedom of movement - 3D touch probe for determining the position of the parts Video Credit: OST - Ostschweizer Fach