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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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Solid to Soft
Glass Transition Temperatures of PLA, PETG & ABS

Different materials go from hard to soft at different temperatures. Learn all about PETG, ABS, and PLA glass transition temperatures.

Apr 20, 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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Curing the PETG Blues
The Cura PETG Settings/Profile for Perfect Print

PETG is a durable, non-toxic filament that can be difficult to print. Learn how to find the Cura PETG settings/profile for your needs!

by Jackson O'Connell Mar 14, 2024
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No Strings Attached
PETG Stringing: 3 Simple Solutions

PETG is a great material to 3D print with, even if it is a little stringy. Read on for three easy ways to fix PETG stringing!

Mar 9, 2024
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Need for Speed
The Best 3D Print Speed Settings for PLA & More

Tuning your PLA print speed can be tricky. Learn how to find the perfect print speed settings for PLA and more materials!

Mar 2, 2024
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Friction Burns!
PLA Welding: How to Fuse 3D Printed Parts

Joining two printed parts by PLA welding can be tricky. Read on for tips and solutions that may help you in any situation.

Feb 10, 2024
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Stay Dry!
Hygroscopy (3D Printing): What It Is & How to Deal With It

Hygroscopy is the unseen killer of 3D prints. Find out what it is, its effects on printing, and how you can thwart it!

by Jackson O'Connell Feb 9, 2024
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Print It Safe
Is PLA Food Safe?

Food-safe 3D printing with PLA is a tricky subject. From FDA approvals to VOCs and UFPs, we'll help answer the question: Is PLA food safe?

by Elliot Johnson-Hall Feb 7, 2024
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Flex Your Power
TPU vs TPE Filament: The Main Differences

TPE vs. TPU filament. Find out the differences between these two flexible filaments, and learn how to print with TPE and TPU!

by Yuanyuan Chen Feb 1, 2024
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The Bane of ABS
ABS Print Warping: How to Stop It

ABS is notorious for its tendency to warp. Check out five simple tips on how to prevent your 3D prints from being ruined by ABS warping.

by Hironori Kondo Jan 26, 2024
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