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Built to Last
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 Sep 21, 2025
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No Strings Attached
The Settings Your PETG Prints Need to Get a Whole Lot Better

Find the perfect PETG print settings for your needs by adjusting temperature, stringing, print speed, and retraction settings!

Sep 18, 2025
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Shine On!
All Shine, No Snaps: New PolyMaker Filament Solves Silk PLA’s Biggest Flaws

New Panchroma Gradient Silk PLA aims to reduce brittleness and clogging while improving layer adhesion for flawless-looking silky prints.

by Carolyn Schwaar Sep 16, 2025
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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.

Sep 13, 2025
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Have a Bite
Cookiecad’s New TPU Adds a Touch of Magic to Flexible Prints

The release brings the colorful filament maker's range to over 100 filaments, now including vibrant spools of TPU.

by Matthew Mensley Sep 12, 2025
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CNC On-Demand
Best Online CNC Machining Services with Instant Quotes

Our updated guide to top CNC machining services helps you order everything from quality brackets and molds to custom fasteners and fittings, faster than ever.

by Jonny Edge Sep 12, 2025
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Materials Material
How to Pick the Right CNC Materials First Time, Every Time

CNC is a computer controlled fabrication technique and about 30 years older than 3D printing. Fast, accurate, and versatile, it belongs in the advanced maker's toolkit.

by David Pechter Sep 5, 2025
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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 Aug 31, 2025
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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 Aug 27, 2025
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Easy as ASA
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.

Aug 19, 2025
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Lightweight Your Metal
Six Ways to 3D Print Aluminum Covering Every Budget & Application

From the most accessible methods of aluminum 3D printing to the most powerful industrial solutions, which one is right for you part?

by Carolyn Schwaar Aug 14, 2025
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Chemically Resistant
Don’t Let Your 3D Prints Break Down: The Essential Guide to Resistant Filaments

3D printing pool toys, soap dishes, or motor oil funnels? Then you need to know which polymers are resistant to soaps, oils, fuels, chemicals & acids.

by Carolyn Schwaar Aug 8, 2025
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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 Aug 6, 2025
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Goodbye Filament
3D Printing’s Pellet Revolution: Why Hobbyists Are Being Left Behind

3D printing with pellets and recycled shreds instead of filament can cut material costs up to 90%, but it's not ready for your desktop just yet.

Aug 4, 2025
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You Can Drop It
Bambu Lab’s New PLA Tough+ Has 3x the Impact Strength of ABS, But There’s a Catch

From pickleball paddles to pet toys, Bambu Lab says you can now drop your PLA parts without worry with its impact-resistant new filament. Printing with it, though, may not be the PLA process you know.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jul 30, 2025
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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 Jul 23, 2025
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Polymaker’s New Filament Protects Your Electronics Projects From Deadly Static Shocks

Polymaker has just introduced Fiberon PA612-ESD, a new engineering filament for hobbyists and professionals tailormade for static-safe components and eliminating the need for post-processing or specialized ESD coatings.

by Matthew Mensley Jul 15, 2025
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More Functional PP
Prusa Drops Tough PP Glass Fiber Filament — So What Can You Do With It?

Its latest functional upgrade to standard polypropylene is stiff, heat-resistant, and easier to print than you’d expect, says Prusa.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jul 15, 2025
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Flexibility Upgrade
Up to Twice as Bouncy as TPU, Siraya Tech Launches Rebound PEBA 95A

Siraya Tech expands its flexible material portfolio with a nylon-elastomer filament that delivers higher rebound, reduced weight, and enhanced chemical resistance.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jul 7, 2025
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Parts On-Demand
11 Aluminum 3D Printing Services We Recommend

We guide you through the leading services providers for 3D printed aluminum prototypes, tools, and end-use parts, explaining key technologies and materials.

by All3DP Jul 3, 2025
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