Tough, durable, and chemically resistant, this new glass-fiber reinforced TPU is a technical composite for demanding environmental and mechanical conditions, say Rosa3D. At a Shore hardness of 75D, it bends, but it'll take a lot to break.
Catering to a variety of needs and budgets, check out our list of the best 3D printer metal filament brands on the market right now!
We spent three months print-testing the new rePETG Loopfill to see if recycled waste can deliver the strength, clarity, and printability we expect from PETG.
Even plant-based PLA often marketed as "green" requires industrial composting facilities to truly decompose. This new material breaks down in ordinary landfills in under five years.
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.
In a world with an ever-growing roster of filaments, it's not easy for them to stand out. One way to do it? Adding a splash of dramatic or witty flair with a goofy, eye-catching name.
Polish filament manufacturer Rosa3D has launched two new foaming filaments: PLA LW Aero and TPU Flex LW. Both rely on active foaming chemistry – a blowing agent embedded in the filament – to expand the extrusion at printing temperatures.
UK-based Filamentive has announced that its PLA and PLA Matte filaments are now EN 71-3 + A2:2024 compliant, certifying them safe regarding the leaching of regulated elements should they be ingested or come into contact with children.
The news also serves as a reminder that the devil is in the detail with such things. The raw material is certified safe, but prints from it (which introduce the variables of specific printing parameters, environment, geometry, etc.) aren't, unless independently tested. As a starting point though, hats off to them.
offering 20% off plus free shipping through the end of March. Great news for filament fans in Czechia, Germany, Poland, France, Spain, and the UK (UK store launching early March).
In addition to the benefit of quicker, local shipping, buying direct gives you the chance to earn savings through the company’s PolyCoins reward scheme and, crucially, save big in the Restock Day sales, which typically see up to 35% off sitewide.
The grand opening discount stacks with Polymaker's bundle builder discount (I checked) so you can potentially save 35% already if you order 10 spools or more.
By reclaiming industrial waste into a high-performance rPA12 with 46 MPa tensile strength, this "loop-closing" filament aims to prove that sustainable manufacturing doesn't have to sacrifice engineering performance.
Prusa’s streak of novel filament releases continues with new Prusament PETG Ultraglow, a super-luminescent, yet super-abrasive, material they claim is the “brightest on the market”.
as shown by our recent dive into self-fabricated footwear. But if you've been bitten by that particular bug, Bambu Lab's latest color drop for its flexible TPU 90A material gives you a slick new option. Called Quicksilver, this metallic filament certainly has a mercurial (ha) quality to it. It sneakily featured in the company's recent Formism collab ahead of its release. You can pick some up from the Bambu Lab webstore.
Bambu Lab’s TPU capabilities put to the test creating a custom-sized pair of office clogs. From the first digital layer to a final duct-tape fix, here is what it’s actually like to wear your own 3D prints.
3D printing ASA combines several resistances with great mechanical robustness. Follow these tips to improve your ASA 3D prints!
Prusa partners with Škoda Auto to release "Electric" and "Emerald" greens to your 3D printer in both PLA and PETG.
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.
Filamentive Bio HT offers 160°C heat resistance and industrial strength in a bio-based PLA that requires zero annealing.
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!
Just because it's PLA doesn't mean it's safe for food contact. See which ones actually are and how to use them.
Ecogenesis Biopolymers has launched a new genTPU filament derived from algae and plant oils.