Vacuum forming is a handy thing to be able to do, and [3DSage] demonstrates how to do a bare-bones system that can form anything smaller than a dinner plate with little more than a 3D printed fitti… ...

Unlike other plastic forming processes, vacuum forming uses heat and a vacuum to form plastic over simple pattern molds.

They 3D print the traces with conductive PLA filament directly onto a base plastic sheet, and then vacuum form the whole thing. The filament is happy to deform when heated – it’s printer filament.

Vaquform’s two-stage hybrid system begins with a high speed impeller that removes about 90% of the air from under the plastic sheet. Like a vacuum cleaner, it maxes out around -3 PSI.

Peter Zelnick can imagine Zed Industries Inc.'s new thermoforming machine — which forms parts in a vacuum — turning out panels for buildings on Mars. How about something more down-to-Earth ...

August 23, 2025 10:02 am - Manplas Limited expands its capabilities in Vacuum Forming Plastic to deliver custom solutions across the UK. Mancheste ...

Israeli designer Lou Moria has used a vacuum-forming process to create pairs of plastic slipper shoes quickly and cheaply.

Zelnick explained the technology — and motivation — behind thermoforming in a vacuum during an interview at Zed Industries in Vandalia, north of Dayton, where he is CEO. The innovation ...

Manchester, UK - Manplas Limited, a leading name in plastic thermoforming, is advancing its vacuum forming capabilities to serve the growing needs of ...