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The Clash of Tough Filaments
Stop Wasting Filament: Is ASA or ABS Better for Your Next Tough Project?

ASA and ABS might look similar, but substituting one for the other can be a costly mistake. From UV stability to warping headaches, here is everything you need to know before you hit print.

by Mohammad Usman Khan Jan 27, 2026
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Industrial Sustainability
New Bio HT PLA Offers the Elusive Combo: Industrial Strength & Sustainability

Filamentive Bio HT offers 160°C heat resistance and industrial strength in a bio-based PLA that requires zero annealing.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jan 23, 2026
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Resin, Set, Go!
Perfect Prints Every Time: The Ultimate Elegoo Resin Settings Guide

Stop the guesswork and start printing. From exposure times to lift speeds, we’ve got the Elegoo resin settings you need to eliminate failures and capture every crisp detail.

by Rachel Kelly Jan 19, 2026
Featured image of No Pumps, No Fans: This 3D Printed Heat Exchanger Could Save the Grid from AI’s Energy Demands
Passive. Sustainable. Scalable.
No Pumps, No Fans: This 3D Printed Heat Exchanger Could Save the Grid from AI’s Energy Demands

Using 3D printing to create complex internal geometries, this prototype reduces overall material use while significantly improving heat transfer efficiency.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jan 19, 2026
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Get Bendy
TPU 3D Prints: 30 Useful Designs Only Possible with Flexible Materials

Ready to make your own flexible TPU prints? Check out our list of cool things you can 3D print with TPU and other flexible filaments!

Jan 18, 2026
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Make More Metal
The Genius Way to Print Metal on a Sub-$30K Sinterit Lisa X or Formlabs Fuse SLS

How Cold Metal Fusion turns more brands of SLS machines into real metal production tools — without the six-figure price tag.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jan 15, 2026
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Lightweight Your Metal
The Reality of 3D Printing Aluminum: What You Need to Know Before You Start

From aerospace-grade alloys to the hidden hurdles of metal FDM, discover why printing with aluminum is no longer just for industrial giants—and the critical steps you need to get it right.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jan 13, 2026
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Print & Bake & Cook & Pour
The Truth About “Food-Safe” 3D Printing Filament: Regulations, Risks & Real Options

Just because it's PLA doesn't mean it's safe for food contact. See which ones actually are and how to use them.

by Jillian Veader Jan 6, 2026
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Eco Flex
Finally, a Plant-Based 3D Printing TPU That Truly Biodegrades in Your Backyard?

Ecogenesis Biopolymers has launched a new genTPU filament derived from algae and plant oils.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jan 2, 2026
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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 Dec 23, 2025
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Smooth Moves
PETG Smoothing: Expert Tips for a Mirror-Like Shine on Your 3D Prints

Discover five proven post-processing techniques to achieve a nearly flawless, injection-molding-like finish on your PETG prints

by Jackson Moody Dec 18, 2025
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Print Safe!
3D Printing Fumes & Air Quality – A Practical Guide

The latest science and all you need to know about 3D printer emissions to stay safe at work and at home, plus the top printers with built-in air filters.

Dec 16, 2025
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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 Dec 16, 2025
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Concrete Evidence
Europe’s Largest 3D Printed Housing Project Hints at How Far 3D Printing Houses Has Come

With the concrete shells now printed—the last taking just five days—Denmark’s Skovsporet project moves toward final completion in summer 2026.

by Carolyn Schwaar Dec 15, 2025
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Rock Solid
Overture3D’s New Rock PLA Wood Series: The “Wood” Filament That’s Actually Made With Stone

Overture3D says it's new Rock PLA series replicates organic grain patterns using marble dust for a clean, hassle-free print.

by Jonny Edge Dec 13, 2025
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Beige Is Back
Noctua Fans Rejoice: Prusa Unveils Color-Matched Prusament PLA

Prusa Research's first-ever brand-matched filament is just the beginning with more brand collaborations already in the pipeline.

by Carolyn Schwaar Dec 12, 2025
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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 Dec 8, 2025
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Flex Appeal
3D Printing with PEBA: The “Super Bounce” Alternative to Standard TPU

It offers up to 78% energy return and superior shape retention, but PEBA is a diva to print with compared to TPU. We break down the hardware and patience you need to master this challenging material.

by Carolyn Schwaar Dec 5, 2025
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Building the Future
The $4 Billion Shift: Why Construction Giants Are Betting on 3D Concrete Printing

The printer is only half the battle. From carbon-capturing evoZero to local soil blends, we dive into the advanced material science that is finally making 3D construction viable.

Dec 4, 2025
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Sponsored Content
PEEK Filament, Colored Resin & New AMS Heater at SUNLU’s Formnext Showcase

Fresh from Formnext 2025: SUNLU targets both engineers and artists with ultra-strong filaments, CMYK resins, and a smart hardware add-on for Bambu Lab users.

Nov 19, 2025
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