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ABSolutely Handy
ABS Juice, Glue, & Slurry: What Is It & How to Make It?

ABS slurry, glue, and juice are invaluable tools for printing the notoriously-troublesome ABS. Learn what they are and how to make them!

by Hironori Kondo
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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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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
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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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One Filament to Rule Them All
What Is PLA? – 3D Printing Materials Simply Explained

PLA is by far the most popular FDM 3D printing material. Get down to business with this quick rundown of its ideal print settings and applications.

by Hironori Kondo
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Keep Filament Out of Trouble
Top 15: Must-Have 3D Printing Filament Accessories

Filament is fundamental to any FDM print job. Go beyond the standard filament holder and storage device with these 3D printer accessories!

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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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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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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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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.

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Make It Matter
MatterHackers Filament: Buyer’s Guide

A favorite in the 3D printing world, MatterHackers' filament is worth checking out. Discover their extensive catalog!

by Daniel DeNeve
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Sourced From PLAnts
Is PLA Actually Biodegrable?

The most popular 3D printing material, PLA, is said to biodegrade. Read on to learn how PLA is made, whether PLA is biodegradable, and more!

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Circular Engineering Materials
How This New High-Strength Nylon Filament is Born From Industrial MJF Powder Waste

By reclaiming industrial waste into a high-performance rPA12 with 46 MPa tensile strength, this "loop-closing" filament aims to prove that sustainable manufacturing doesn't have to sacrifice engineering performance.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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One Small Step For Prusa
Prusa Launches Space-Grade Filament You Can Print at Home

Possibly Prusa's most expensive and ambitious filament, this new polycarbonate is designed to meet the rigorous demands of orbit.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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By Popular Demand
What’s Everyone 3D Printing With? We Surveyed 46 Filament Companies to Find Out

Gathering answers from dozens of filament manufacturers has given us a clear picture of what you're printing with in 2025. And the answer will probably not surprise you.

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Performance on a Budget
Polymaker Challenges PEEK With Its New $66 High-Temperature Filament

Looking for PEEK-like strength and stiffness but with better heat resistance in a more affordable polymer, this new glass-fiber reinforced PPS could do the trick.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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Print Real Metal
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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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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Print. Toss. Vanish.
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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