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Polymaker Says Its New HT-PLA Pro Is the Best Filament It’s Ever Made

The new material boasts impressive fatigue, strength and temperature resistance, says Polymaker, with all of the easy printability of PLA.

by Matthew Mensley
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Master Your Materials
PETG Filament Quick Guide: When to Use It & When Not To

Stop treating PETG as simply “stronger PLA.” Discover which projects benefit from its toughness, weather resistance, and slight flexibility, and which are better printed with another material.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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The Ultimate Filament Guide
All 3D Printing Filament Types Explained – Properties, Printing & Best Uses

Confused by filament choices? This updated guide breaks down each type — from everyday PLA to high-performance PEEK — so you can print smarter.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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Featured image of 34% Cheaper & Bambu Lab Friendly: 3DXTech Launches Obsidian FR-Nylon to Rival Onyx FR
Hot filament, Cool Savings
34% Cheaper & Bambu Lab Friendly: 3DXTech Launches Obsidian FR-Nylon to Rival Onyx FR

For users seeking flame-retardant nylon without a closed printer ecosystem, 3DXTech is building a library of tested slicer profiles to simplify setup across more machines.

by David Henning Jul 30, 2026
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Layers That Last
Prusa’s New PA11 Nylon Filament Promises Its Strongest Layer Bonding Yet

Prusa’s castor oil-derived PA11 filament combines unusually strong interlayer adhesion with low friction, impact resistance, and the durability needed for demanding moving parts.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jul 27, 2026
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Desert Island Picks
Polymaker Says Its New HT-PLA Pro Is the Best Filament It’s Ever Made

The new material boasts impressive fatigue, strength and temperature resistance, says Polymaker, with all of the easy printability of PLA.

by Matthew Mensley Jul 23, 2026
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A Tough Nut to Crack
Still Guessing About Engineering Filaments: These Polycarbonate (PC) Brands Deliver True Industrial Strength at Home

Expand your printing horizon with polycarbonate filaments, a strong and heat-resistant material to create durable parts.

Jul 20, 2026
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Leaf it Unproven
Can Palm Leaf-Filled PLA Filament Compost in Your Backyard?

Hembased says its plant-based FDM material is designed to break down in open-air compost, yet scientific analysis and certification details remain unclear.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jul 20, 2026
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Master Your Materials
PETG Filament Quick Guide: When to Use It & When Not To

Stop treating PETG as simply “stronger PLA.” Discover which projects benefit from its toughness, weather resistance, and slight flexibility, and which are better printed with another material.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jul 17, 2026
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Moral (Carbon) Fiber
The Best Carbon Fiber Filaments From Entry-Level to Pro

Carbon fiber filament is a tough material with a nice matte finish. Check out the best carbon fiber filament brands on the market!

by Jackson O'Connell Jul 7, 2026
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They're Electrifying!
Don’t Fry Your Electronics: ESD-Safe vs. Conductive 3D Printing 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.

by Jackson O'Connell Jul 2, 2026
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"I Feel the Need..."
Prusa Launches Its First High-Speed PLA, Promising Up to 40% Faster Prints

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.

by Matthew Mensley Jun 25, 2026
Color Commentary
Markforged is looking on the bright side — literally.

Despite being acquired twice in the past 14 months, the company is still innovating and releasing new products, specifically, four new cheerful colors of its signature Onyx GF, a chopped glass fiber-filled nylon exclusively for its FX-series industrial 3D printers. Designed for color-coded tooling, fixtures, and safety indicators, the material embeds color directly into the filament so there's no more painting or labeling. Onyx GF also comes in new white and grey. We're excited to see Markforged in the capable hands of Stratasys with that deal officially closing soon.

by  Carolyn Schwaar Jun 17, 2026
Source: Markforged
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Master Your Materials
TPU Filament Quick Guide: When to Use It & When Not To

Stop wasting time and material, discover exactly which projects demand the flexibility of TPU and which are better off with traditional filaments.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jun 17, 2026
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Still not edible
Bambu Lab Just Dropped a ‘Pure’ PLA: Here is What’s Actually Inside It

Bambu Lab's low-emission, five-ingredient formula promises cleaner home 3D printing, but important safety caveats remain for your actual prints.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jun 16, 2026
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Take a PEEK Around
This High-Tech Polymer Replaces Metal in Spacecraft, Implants & Defense: Your Ultimate PEEK 3D Printing Guide

Looking to 3D print with stronger-than-metal PEEK polymer? Our updated guide covers the material and the best 3D printers for the job.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jun 13, 2026
Flex Appeal
Prusa's new black TPU 95A gets a little black-tie galaxy glitter.

This new filament is the company's Jet Black TPU in evening wear because sometimes your RC tires, phone cases, and bendy little shock-absorbing bits deserve to feel like they’re walking a red carpet. The new Prusament PTU Galaxy Black filament keeps the serious stuff under the sparkle, including Prusa’s in-house production and tech specs, plus refill-friendly NFC-tagged spool, and costs $37.99/500g — a small price to pay for adding just enough bling to make your functional parts whisper, “I’m not like the other black filaments.”

by  Carolyn Schwaar Jun 3, 2026
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Featured image of Why PCTG Filament Is the Underrated Workhorse Your 3D Printer Deserves
Upgrade Your PETG
Why PCTG Filament Is the Underrated Workhorse Your 3D Printer Deserves

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.

by Carolyn Schwaar May 30, 2026
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Hue Better Believe It
Fillamentum’s New NonOilen Colors Stay Food-Safe and Fully Recyclable

Fillamentum’s circular NonOilen filament expands with new colors that Fillamentum says keep the material’s reusability intact.

by Matthew Mensley May 28, 2026
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The Ultimate Flex
Think Flexible Filament Is Too Frustrating? Try These 10 Reliable TPU Brands & Print Tips

We've gathered the best TPU and other flexible filaments on the market so you can find the best flexible filament for your needs!

by Jonny Edge May 27, 2026
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Your Best Bet
High-Speed vs. High-Strength: Finding the Best PETG Filament in 2026

Explore our guide to the best PETG filament on the market, and find the right brand for your needs and budget.

by Nutan Jaeger May 22, 2026
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Rinse, Recycle, Repeat
Who Will Recycle Your 3D Print Waste? We Found 9 Services to Send Your Scraps To

Send your 3D printed scrap to one of these services for a new life as recycled filament or useful plastic products.

by Nick Loth May 15, 2026
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The Ultimate Filament Guide
All 3D Printing Filament Types Explained – Properties, Printing & Best Uses

Confused by filament choices? This updated guide breaks down each type — from everyday PLA to high-performance PEEK — so you can print smarter.

by Carolyn Schwaar May 12, 2026
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