Drying filament is important but drying filament properly is even more important. Learn the science behind what moisture and drying does to polymer filament.
How do you know if your parts should be printed in PLA or PETG? How does PPA compare to PEEK in strength? We uncover the trick to finding out.
This mystery polymer may not be what you think it is, but it tends to perform nicely.
In the battle of PLA vs. PLA+, there are some similarities and a handful of differences. Here's what you need to know about them.
Learn how to 3D print with the strength and durability of glass-filled polymers, plus see which glass-filled material is right for your project.
PLA+ filament is an improvement over PLA for a variety of reasons. Read on to learn about these, and to find the best PLA+ brands out there.
PLA and ABS are two of the most common 3D printing materials. Learn the differences between PLA vs ABS filaments and how to print them both!
Elegoo's filaments offer some of the most competitive prices in the market – but are its spools worth it? Let's find out!
Whether truly composite or simply an ingenious color job, marble PLA yields impressive prints. Read on to learn about the best brands!
When looking at PETG vs ABS, both are common and low-cost materials for functional FDM printing. Read all about how they compare.
Filament welding sounds like a major task, but it doesn't have to be. Read on for some ways you can splice spools yourself.
What is PLA material? Learn all you need to know about PLA plastic: basics, advantages, properties, uses, types, sustainability, and more.
Flexible PLA may seem like a oxymoron, but it's real and it's printable. Read all about it, how to print it, and how it compares to TPU!
Looking for some flexible prints but don't know where to start? Read on to learn all you need to know about 3D printing TPU!
3D printing with ABS can be quite challenging at times. Let's look at seven tips that'll help you get the best ABS prints.
If you infuse one of the weakest 3D printing plastics with bits of one of the most durable materials, do you actually get a stronger result?
Do you find yourself wondering "Is ABS plastic safe"? Check out the latest research updates and more reasons to move on from ABS filament.
There’s much more to metal 3D printing than stainless steel and aluminum. In fact, there are 10 most used materials for an ever-growing range of applications.
Learn which material properties each 3D printing filament has and how to pick the right one for the job.
Polyvinyl butyral (PVB) is a special 3D printing filament that can be layer smoothed. Read on to learn all about PVB filament!