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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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Set In Stone
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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For Cheap Functional Prints
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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Making Ends Meet
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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Just PLAying Around
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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Let's Flex
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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Don't Go Bending My Heart
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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Learn Your ABSs
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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We're Over It
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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Everything You Can Print With
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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Let's Be Clear
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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All Natural
Is PLA Recyclable? – Simply Answered

A fantastic go-to material for 3D printing, is PLA recyclable? Help the environment (and possibly yourself) by learning all the details.

Apr 18, 2024
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The Perfect Purge
3D Printer Cleaning Filament: How to Use It

Clogged nozzles are painful. Read on to find out what exactly makes 3D printer cleaning filament special, and how to use it!

Apr 15, 2024
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Hyper Sonic
Is High-Speed PLA Just a Gimmick?

Is it worth paying more for high-speed PLA than regular PLA, or is it more marketing than material science?

by Carolyn Schwaar Apr 11, 2024
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Spool Protection Squad
Filament Tangle on Spool: How to Prevent & Solve It

A filament tangle on a spool is a mess you don't want to have. Read on to find out how to fix or avoid it entirely!

by Lauren Fuentes Apr 1, 2024
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What Doesn't Melt You Makes You Stronger
Annealing PLA for Stronger 3D Prints: 2 Easy Ways

When it comes to making your prints stronger, all you need is some time and more heat. Read about annealing PLA and PLA heat resistance!

by Lucas Carolo Mar 29, 2024
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Feel the Tension
How to Respool Filament – Simply Explained

Resolve extrusion issues caused by a poorly wound filament spool! Learn how to properly respool your filament to prevent knots and tangles.

Mar 19, 2024
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