Confused by filament choices? This updated guide breaks down each type — from everyday PLA to high-performance PEEK — so you can print smarter.
Ready to make your own flexible TPU prints? Check out our list of cool things you can 3D print with TPU and other flexible filaments!
Don’t fry your Raspberry Pi or other sensitive electronics: Learn when to use ESD-safe filament for static protection and when conductive filament is appropriate for sensors, controls, and low-current circuits.
Discover five proven post-processing techniques to achieve a nearly flawless, injection-molding-like finish on your PETG prints
Stop wasting time and material, discover exactly which projects demand the flexibility of TPU and which are better off with traditional filaments.
FDM 3D prints usually show layer lines. Learn about ABS acetone smoothing and how to get a totally smooth surface finish in four easy steps.
Send your 3D printed scrap to one of these services for a new life as recycled filament or useful plastic products.
Find the perfect PETG print settings for your needs by adjusting temperature, stringing, print speed, and retraction settings!
Just because it's PLA doesn't mean it's safe for food contact. See which ones actually are and how to use them.
New five-color series of high speed PLA filament suitable for the company’s CHT Nextruder nozzles boasts up to 40% print time gains in the right conditions, the company says.
ASA and ABS might look similar, but substituting one for the other can be a costly mistake. From UV stability to warping headaches, here is everything you need to know before you hit print.
Switching filaments allows you to use multiple filaments in a single print. Learn how to change filament mid-print on an Ender 3 (V2/Pro/S1)!
Bambu Lab's low-emission, five-ingredient formula promises cleaner home 3D printing, but important safety caveats remain for your actual prints.
3D printing ASA combines several resistances with great mechanical robustness. Follow these tips to improve your ASA 3D prints!
PETG is a durable, non-toxic filament that can be difficult to print. Learn how to find the Cura PETG settings/profile for your needs!
Looking to 3D print with stronger-than-metal PEEK polymer? Our updated guide covers the material and the best 3D printers for the job.
We've gathered the best TPU and other flexible filaments on the market so you can find the best flexible filament for your needs!
If PETG feels too soft and ABS feels too fiddly, give PCTG a spin — it might just redefine what “easy, strong, and beautiful” means for your next print.
Explore our guide to the best PETG filament on the market, and find the right brand for your needs and budget.
Different materials go from hard to soft at different temperatures. Learn all about PETG, ABS, and PLA glass transition temperatures.