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Advanced Level
Do You Really Need “Engineering-Grade” Filament? Here’s How to Tell

Learn everything you need to know about engineering-grade 3D printer filaments to find the best fit for your job.

by Carolyn Schwaar Oct 23, 2025
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Drip Drop
Fillamentum Kicks Off Halloween with Limited Edition ‘Witch Please!’ Filament Drop

Limited to just 300 spools, this layer-hiding purple glitter filament is the first of many limited “drops” to come from the Fillamentum.

by Matthew Mensley Oct 16, 2025
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Stay Glassy
Polymaker Releases New Fiberon PET-GF15 Filament for Durable, Easy Prints

Containing 15% glass fibers, the company says PET-GF15 is a filament “built for strength, stability, and durability”.

by Matthew Mensley Oct 15, 2025
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Fill Your Tank
3D Fuel Slashes Prices on Popular Filaments by Nearly 25%

Bucking the modern condition of rising prices, 3D Fuel are the good guys this week, passing newfound savings from its recently expanded operation to customers with lowered prices on everyday filaments.

by Matthew Mensley Oct 8, 2025
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Expandability
Foaming 3D Printing Filament Unlocks Up To 70% Lighter Parts

For lighter-weight drones, faster printing molds, and a host of new applications, 3D printing with foaming materials opens new doors for professionals and hobbyists.

Oct 6, 2025
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One Small Step For Prusa
Prusa Launches Space-Grade Filament You Can Print at Home

Possibly Prusa's most expensive and ambitious filament, this new polycarbonate is designed to meet the rigorous demands of orbit.

by Carolyn Schwaar Sep 25, 2025
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Built to Last
Come Rain, Shine or Snow: The Best 3D Printing Materials for the Outdoors

Find out which filaments are your best options for 3D printing UV-resistant and weatherproof parts and prints.

by Carolyn Schwaar Sep 21, 2025
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No Strings Attached
The Settings Your PETG Prints Need to Get a Whole Lot Better

Find the perfect PETG print settings for your needs by adjusting temperature, stringing, print speed, and retraction settings!

Sep 18, 2025
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By Popular Demand
What’s Everyone 3D Printing With? We Surveyed 46 Filament Companies to Find Out

Gathering answers from dozens of filament manufacturers has given us a clear picture of what you're printing with in 2025. And the answer will probably not surprise you.

Sep 13, 2025
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Have a Bite
Cookiecad’s New TPU Adds a Touch of Magic to Flexible Prints

The release brings the colorful filament maker's range to over 100 filaments, now including vibrant spools of TPU.

by Matthew Mensley Sep 12, 2025
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Material Focus
Complete Guide to Clear & Transparent 3D Printing

Learn how to achieve crystal clear 3D printed parts: methods, printing & post-processing tips, resins, filaments, and ordering.

by Carolyn Schwaar Aug 31, 2025
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Active Foaming Filament
3D Print Lighter, Stronger, Springier Parts With Nylon-Based, Foaming Rebound PEBA Air

By adjusting print temperature, you can customize firmness, rebound, and weight — no new hardware required.

by Carolyn Schwaar Aug 27, 2025
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Easy as ASA
The Ultimate 3D Printing Filament for Anything You Leave Outdoors is ASA

Trying ASA filament? Check out our guide to the best ASA filament brands and learn about their properties, benefits, and uses.

Aug 19, 2025
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Chemically Resistant
Don’t Let Your 3D Prints Break Down: The Essential Guide to Resistant Filaments

3D printing pool toys, soap dishes, or motor oil funnels? Then you need to know which polymers are resistant to soaps, oils, fuels, chemicals & acids.

by Carolyn Schwaar Aug 8, 2025
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You Can Drop It
Bambu Lab’s New PLA Tough+ Has 3x the Impact Strength of ABS, But There’s a Catch

From pickleball paddles to pet toys, Bambu Lab says you can now drop your PLA parts without worry with its impact-resistant new filament. Printing with it, though, may not be the PLA process you know.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jul 30, 2025
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Performance on a Budget
Polymaker Challenges PEEK With Its New $66 High-Temperature Filament

Looking for PEEK-like strength and stiffness but with better heat resistance in a more affordable polymer, this new glass-fiber reinforced PPS could do the trick.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jul 23, 2025
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Zzzap! Zzzap!
Polymaker’s New Filament Protects Your Electronics Projects From Deadly Static Shocks

Polymaker has just introduced Fiberon PA612-ESD, a new engineering filament for hobbyists and professionals tailormade for static-safe components and eliminating the need for post-processing or specialized ESD coatings.

by Matthew Mensley Jul 15, 2025
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More Functional PP
Prusa Drops Tough PP Glass Fiber Filament — So What Can You Do With It?

Its latest functional upgrade to standard polypropylene is stiff, heat-resistant, and easier to print than you’d expect, says Prusa.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jul 15, 2025
Featured image of Up to Twice as Bouncy as TPU, Siraya Tech Launches Rebound PEBA 95A
Flexibility Upgrade
Up to Twice as Bouncy as TPU, Siraya Tech Launches Rebound PEBA 95A

Siraya Tech expands its flexible material portfolio with a nylon-elastomer filament that delivers higher rebound, reduced weight, and enhanced chemical resistance.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jul 7, 2025
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Bambu-tiful Materials
Choose Your Next Bambu Lab Filament Wisely With This Guide

Wondering if Bambu Lab filaments live up to the same hype as the company's popular 3D printers? Read on to find out!

Jul 2, 2025
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