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Hot Designs
Imagine Creative Applications for Polymaker’s HT PLA in this Thingiverse Design Challenge

Submit designs for heat-resistant PLA and get the chance to win 10 kg of Polymaker filament!

by Jomar White Jun 4, 2025
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Put to the Test
Strength Showdown: SLA vs. DLP vs. LCD Resin 3D Printing

One winner emerges when researchers pit the three main resin 3D printing technologies against each other to see which produces the strongest parts.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jun 3, 2025
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A Fix for Flexible Filament
Prusa Debuts TPU Filament Designed to Fix the Hassles of Printing with Flexibles

Soft and bendable objects have never been easier to 3D print with a TPU manufactured for consistency, repeatability, and industrial-grade performance, says Prusa Research.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jun 2, 2025
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Versatile & Durable
What’s the Best Material to 3D Print With? We’re Going to Say Nylon, Here’s Why

Nylon is a strong and versatile all-purpose 3D printing material for parts that last. Learn why it's our top pick and how to print with it.

by Carolyn Schwaar May 30, 2025
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A Dry Sense of Security
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!

May 24, 2025
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Material Manual
The Ultimate Beginner-to-Pro Guide to 3D Printing Materials

There are thousands of materials used in 3D printing. In this guide, we cover the strongest, the cheapest, the most challenging, and everything that’s fit to 3D print.

by Carolyn Schwaar May 23, 2025
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More Accessible Metal
How to 3D Print Metal: 10 Ways

For professionals and hobbyists, metal 3D printing has never been more accessible. Find the way to 3D print metal that works best for your application.

by Carolyn Schwaar May 17, 2025
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The Printable PET
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 May 15, 2025
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Stretch the Limits of 3D Printing
Flexible Resin 3D Printing – All You Need to Know

Flexible resin 3D printing allows for plenty more applications for product designers and at-home makers. Follow along to get started with it!

by Gabriel Boyd May 10, 2025
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Clear Comparative Analysis
Putting Transparency to the Test: We Review Five 3D Printing Services for Clear Parts

The clarity of 3D printed parts is more glasslike than ever with new materials from 3D printing services. We put five top companies to the test.

by Jillian Veader Apr 29, 2025
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Liquid & Light
Quick Start Guide to Resin 3D Printing for Beginners & Pros

Whether you want to 3D print at home or at work, there's a resin 3D printing technology, printer, and service right for you.

by Carolyn Schwaar Apr 25, 2025
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Durable on Demand
6 Carbon Fiber 3D Printing Services We Recommend

Carbon-fiber reinforced composite materials are among the strongest and most durable in 3D printing. See who's the best at delivering these parts on-demand.

by Nutan Jaeger Apr 23, 2025
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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 Apr 22, 2025
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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 Apr 13, 2025
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Fragile: Keep Dry
How to Dry Filament: PLA, ABS, Nylon & More

Moisture from the air can easily ruin your 3D printer filament, meaning it can also ruin your prints. Find out how to properly dry filament!

Apr 12, 2025
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Parts On-Demand
Best Metal 3D Printing Services: Our 10 Top Picks

Our updated guide to top metal 3D printing services to help you order everything from stainless steel tools to gold jewelry to copper heatsinks.

Apr 11, 2025
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Material Frontiers
Beyond Plastics: the Rise of Silicone 3D Printing Materials, Methods & Machines

Still a challenging material to 3D print, silicone is now more accessible as new 3D printers and materials enter the market.

by Carolyn Schwaar Apr 3, 2025
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Ceramic Industry Insights
3D Printing Technical Ceramics, a Technology in Search of a Champion

A new VoxelMatters report finds 3D printers that print technical ceramics have matured greatly over the years along with the available range of materials, so why is industry uptake so slow?

by Carolyn Schwaar Mar 25, 2025
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Plastic Power
5 Polypropylene (PP) 3D Printing Services We Recommend

Find out why polypropylene (PP) is such a popular but tricky material, and check out recommendations for PP 3D printing services!

Feb 25, 2025
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Stone Cold Stainless Steel
Quick Start Guide to Stainless Steel 3D Printing

Looking to 3D print stainless steel parts? Explore the technologies, printers, and services that make it possible at any budget.

by Carolyn Schwaar Feb 17, 2025
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