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Yes, You Can Over Dry Filament. Here’s How Not To

Drying filament is important but drying filament properly is even more important. Learn the science behind what moisture and drying does to polymer filament.

by Carolyn Schwaar Oct 31, 2024
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Stop Wasting Time & Money on the Wrong 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.

by Carolyn Schwaar Oct 9, 2024
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High-Temp Allrounder
What is PAHT-CF Filament & Why Print With It?

This mystery polymer may not be what you think it is, but it tends to perform nicely.

by Carolyn Schwaar Oct 1, 2024
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PLA + Plus!
PLA vs PLA+/Plus Filament: The Main Differences

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.

by Josiah Guthrie Sep 25, 2024
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3D Printing With Glass-Filled Materials – A Quick Start Guide

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.

by Carolyn Schwaar Sep 19, 2024
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The Best PLA+/Plus Filaments – Buyer’s Guide

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.

by Gloria E. Magarotto Sep 8, 2024
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PLA vs ABS: The Main Differences

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!

by Gedeon Ang Aug 31, 2024
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Elegoo or Elebuh?
Elegoo Filament: Buyer’s Guide

Elegoo's filaments offer some of the most competitive prices in the market – but are its spools worth it? Let's find out!

by Gloria E. Magarotto Aug 18, 2024
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Best Marble PLA Filaments: 15 Brands We Love

Whether truly composite or simply an ingenious color job, marble PLA yields impressive prints. Read on to learn about the best brands!

Jul 22, 2024
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PETG vs ABS: Filaments Compared Short & Sweet

When looking at PETG vs ABS, both are common and low-cost materials for functional FDM printing. Read all about how they compare.

by Gedeon Ang Jul 12, 2024
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Filament Welding: How to Join Your 3D Printer Filament

Filament welding sounds like a major task, but it doesn't have to be. Read on for some ways you can splice spools yourself.

by Ian Mitchell Jun 14, 2024
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PLA Plastic/Material – All You Need to Know

What is PLA material? Learn all you need to know about PLA plastic: basics, advantages, properties, uses, types, sustainability, and more.

by Jackson O'Connell May 30, 2024
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What’s Flexible PLA & How Does It Compare to TPU?

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!

May 28, 2024
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3D Printing with TPU: All You Need to Know

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!

by Alejandro Benítez De la Riva May 25, 2024
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Printing with ABS: 7 Tips for Perfect Prints

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.

May 24, 2024
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Stunt or Strong
Is Carbon-Fiber PLA Pointless?

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?

by Carolyn Schwaar May 22, 2024
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5 Reasons Why ABS Plastic Needs to Go Away

Do you find yourself wondering "Is ABS plastic safe"? Check out the latest research updates and more reasons to move on from ABS filament.

May 17, 2024
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10 Most Used Metal 3D Printing Materials

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.

by Carolyn Schwaar May 17, 2024
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Everything You Can Print With
Top 20 Most Popular 3D Printing Filament Types Compared

Learn which material properties each 3D printing filament has and how to pick the right one for the job.

by Carolyn Schwaar May 7, 2024
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PVB Filament: All You Need to Know

Polyvinyl butyral (PVB) is a special 3D printing filament that can be layer smoothed. Read on to learn all about PVB filament!

May 3, 2024
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