Guide to Watertight 3D Printing: Comparing FDM, SLA, and SLS Technologies

Watertight 3D printed parts are highly valuable for various applications including offboard motors, deep-sea exploration, and underwater photography. They are particularly useful in scenarios involving the transportation of liquids between components. In research fields such as ecology, geology, and climatology, customized equipment is often costly. To combat coral reef loss, the NOAA's AOML and partner institutions are using 3D printing to survey, replicate conditions, and cultivate new coral species. Formlabs printers have improved the accuracy and comparability of experiments while allowing for the creation of watertight parts. This technology has enabled the AOML to design and fabricate equipment such as the Subsurface Automated Sampler for eDNA, resulting in significant cost savings and increased research capabilities. Read more: [link](https://formlabs.com/blog/watertight-3d-printing/) Contact details: Phone 93404337, Email Christian@3dverkstan.dk