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High-Speed PLA Shoot-Out

With great speed comes great responsibility. Or does it? Check out different high-speed PLAs to see if they're the right choice for you.

by Gloria E. Magarotto
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Fight of the Filaments
PETG vs TPU: The Differences Simply Explained

Take a look at how PETG vs TPU filaments compare, and discover which one is right for your next 3D printing project!

by Lee Lind
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Your Guide to Industrial Strength Prints
Need Strong 3D Prints? The Toughest Materials for Every Use, Explained

From rugged carbon fiber composites to elastic silicone materials, we'll help you match the perfect high-performance material to your project's specific demands.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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Fill Up on Filament
Bambu Lab’s Stock-Up-On-Filament Sale Ends July 15

Savings up to 35% on a wide variety of filament is a great deal, especially if tariffs on China kick back in again.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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Not Just for Duckies
How to 3D Print Rubber: Filaments, Resins, Services

Wondering if you can 3D print rubber? Flexible materials can definitely be 3D printed. Read on to get the full scoop!

by Eibhin Airton
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Every Filament Under the eSun
eSun Filament Buyer’s Guide

eSun is one of the largest filament companies in the world. Read on to learn more about the many eSun filament options!

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The Best Carbon Fiber PETG Filaments

Carbon fiber has gained popularity for its appearance and material properties. Now, there's carbon fiber PETG. Read on to learn more about it!

by Tobias Hullette
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Carbon Mesh Nylon
Forget Carbon Fiber, Carbon Graphene Makes Nylon Composite Filament Twice as Strong

With a reported Z axis tensile strength of 60 MPa, the new graphene mesh outperforms 3DXTech by 2.5x and significantly surpasses industry-standard Stratasys Nylon 12CF.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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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
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Ultimate Ultem
Ultem (PEI) Filament Buyer’s Guide: Take Your Extrusion to the Extreme

PEI is twice as strong and heat resistant as nylon (PA12). Check our recommendations for the best PEI filament brands.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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New Stainless Steel Filament Simplifies Metal 3D Printing on Desktop FDMs

UltiMaker talks with All3DP on why it selected this new metal filament for its material library and the benefits it offers.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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Printing Royale
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
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Josef Prusa Strikes Again
Prusament Filament: Buyer’s Guide

Prusa keeps disrupting the 3D printing industry, and Prusament filament is no exception. Keep reading to find out all you need to know!

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Smooth and Strong
Acetone & 3D Prints: Does Smoothing Affect ABS’ Strength?

With a bit acetone, 3D prints get a smooth look. Read on to find out if acetone smoothing affects ABS' strength!

by Jackson O'Connell
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No Industrial Composting Needed: Is This $27 “Regenerative” PLA+ a Sustainability Game-Changer?

Even plant-based PLA often marketed as "green" requires industrial composting facilities to truly decompose. This new material breaks down in ordinary landfills in under five years.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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Dial Up Flexibility
Qidi’s New Foaming TPU Filament Lets You Choose Your Level of Flexibility

Variable-hardness TPU can deliver parts ranging from super squishy to dense and rubbery depending on how you print it.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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Retro PLAtinum
Four Retro-Futurist Prints For the Classic Mac-Style ‘Retro Platinum’ PLA

A collaboration between Polar Filament and Joe's Computer Museum has resulted in a mega new filament.

by Jonny Edge
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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
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A Fix for Flexible Filament
Prusa Debuts TPU Filament Designed to Fix the Hassles of Printing with Flexibles

Soft and bendable objects have never been easier to 3D print with a TPU manufactured for consistency, repeatability, and industrial-grade performance, says Prusa Research.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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Let's Get Technical
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
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