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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.

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Ka-Chow!
Rosa3D’s Glass-Fiber TPU 75D Is Built for the Engine Bay, Not the Parts Bin

Tough, durable, and chemically resistant, this new glass-fiber reinforced TPU is a technical composite for demanding environmental and mechanical conditions, say Rosa3D. At a Shore hardness of 75D, it bends, but it'll take a lot to break.

by Matthew Mensley
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Stretch Goals
The Best Bed & Nozzle Temperatures for Perfect TPU Prints

Don't let stringing or warping ruin your flexible prints. Get the ideal temperature ranges to help you master TPU on any printer.

by Jackson O'Connell
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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!

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The Ultimate Flex
Think Flexible Filament Is Too Frustrating? Try These 10 Reliable TPU Brands & Print Tips

We've gathered the best TPU and other flexible filaments on the market so you can find the best flexible filament for your needs!

by Jonny Edge
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PLA, ABS, or PETG – Which One Should You Use?
PLA vs ABS vs PETG: The Main Differences

Among 3D printing filaments, PLA, ABS, and PETG are the most popular choices. See the sides to the PLA vs. ABS vs. PETG debate!

by Shayon Khaled
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Additive Metallurgy
Spend Under $10K on a Printer and Still 3D Print Strong Metal Parts

Metal 3D printing on your desktop FDM is challenging, but here's how it actually works and the strength you can expect.

by Nutan Jaeger
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Your Best Bet
High-Speed vs. High-Strength: Finding the Best PETG Filament in 2026

Explore our guide to the best PETG filament on the market, and find the right brand for your needs and budget.

by Nutan Jaeger
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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
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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!

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A Slippery One
POM 3D Printing (Acetal/Delrin) – All You Need to Know

POM, often called Delrin or acetal, is a very popular engineering plastic. Find out how it stacks up when used in 3D printing.

by Hironori Kondo
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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
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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.

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Put to the Test
We Tested Fillamentum’s New Recycled PETG, It Didn’t Feel Like an Eco-Compromise

We spent three months print-testing the new rePETG Loopfill to see if recycled waste can deliver the strength, clarity, and printability we expect from PETG.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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The Poop Loop
Turn Your 3D Print Waste into Filament with the $300 ExtrudeX Now on Kickstarter

This promising, compact, no-code DIY machine lets you to recycle failed prints and purge blocks into fresh filament for a fraction of the cost of commercial recyclers.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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Material Focus
Complete Guide to Clear & Transparent 3D Printing

Learn how to achieve crystal clear 3D printed parts: methods, printing & post-processing tips, resins, filaments, and ordering.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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Always Run Dry
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
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Bypass the Mold
Tooling-Free FDA Compliance: How Lynxter’s New SIL-004 Prints Food-Grade Silicone in Hours

This new additive material offers food-processing plants a rapid, cost-effective method to produce custom gaskets, seals, and production-line parts at fraction of the time of traditional manufacturing.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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Let's Talk Money!
What Is the Price of a Metal 3D Printer These Days?

Understand the spectrum of metal 3D printer prices, from entry-level technology to hidden expenses and on-demand service options.

by Nutan Jaeger
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Metal FDM
Quick Start Guide to 3D Printing with Metal Filament

Solid metal parts at a fraction of the cost compared to industrial metal 3D printing methods. Learn how to 3D print with metal filament in our updated guide.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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