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PETG/PLA Recycling: How to Recycle 3D Printer Waste

3D printing doesn't have to be wasteful! Learn about PLA recycling, composting, and how to reduce waste with other materials like PETG.

by Michael Jones
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PET vs PETG: The Main Differences

Ever wondered what the "G" in PETG means? Or why it prints so differently than PET? Stick around for an answer to the PET vs. PETG mystery!

by Matteo Parenti
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Come Rain, Shine or Snow: The Best 3D Printing Materials for the Outdoors

Find out which filaments are your best options for 3D printing UV-resistant and weatherproof parts and prints.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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Foaming 3D Printing Filament Unlocks Up To 70% Lighter Parts

For lighter-weight drones, faster printing molds, and a host of new applications, 3D printing with foaming materials opens new doors for professionals and hobbyists.

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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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Choose Your Next Bambu Lab Filament Wisely With This Guide

Wondering if Bambu Lab filaments live up to the same hype as the company's popular 3D printers? Read on to find out!

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Filament Welding: How to Join Your 3D Printer Filament

Filament welding sounds like a major task, but it doesn't have to be. Read on for some ways you can splice spools yourself.

by Ian Mitchell
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3D Printer Filament Storage: How to Store Filament

Wondering how to store PLA and other filaments correctly? Check out the best 3D printer filament storage solutions to build or buy!

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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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The Best Rainbow Filaments in 2025 (PLA & PETG)

Single-color 3D prints are so passé. Colorize your prints with rainbow PLA and PETG, and read on to learn about the best brands!

by Gloria E. Magarotto
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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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PETG Without the Pain: Your Guide to Mess-Free Printing

PETG is a great and easy-to-print material for functional parts. Read on for everything you need to know to print PETG successfully.

by Gedeon Ang
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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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Prusa Launches Its First High-Speed PLA, Promising Up to 40% Faster Prints

New five-color series of high speed PLA filament suitable for the company’s CHT Nextruder nozzles boasts up to 40% print time gains in the right conditions, the company says.

by Matthew Mensley
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The Complete Guide to Copper 3D Printing

3D printing with pure copper and space-age copper alloys is possible with a range of metal 3D printers and services. Check out our updated guide.

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The Ultimate 3D Printing Filament for Anything You Leave Outdoors is ASA

Trying ASA filament? Check out our guide to the best ASA filament brands and learn about their properties, benefits, and uses.

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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
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Micro 3D Printing – The Ultimate Guide

Micro 3D printing – or more precisely, microscale additive manufacturing – is fueling a new miniaturization revolution in everything from microchips to medical devices.

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3D Print with Biocompatible Materials

What are the biocompatible 3D printing resins, filaments, and metals and how do you know when your product requires them? Let's take a look.

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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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