3D Printer Filament

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Beat the Burn
3D Printing For Electronics? More Brands Are Rushing to Offer Flame-Retardant Filaments

Ensure that your 3D printed parts don't go up in flames by using flame-crushing materials that can actually self-extinguish.

by Jillian Veader
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Print the Legend
What Would it Take to 3D Print a 1:1 Scale Death Star?

A 3D printed Death Star in its original size and glory - that’s definitely a 3D printing project of galactic proportions. Franklin Houser has crunched the numbers.

by Franklin Houser
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PEEK-a-Boo
ESA is 3D Printing CubeSat for Faster and Cheaper Missions

ESA is 3D printing CubeSat with a unique PEEK plastic that's tough and conducts electricity, potentially leading to cheaper, faster missions.

by Bulent Yusuf
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Sustainable Filament
3D Brooklyn Turn Crisp Bags into Filament for 3D Printing

3D Brooklyn is a New York based company who have been experimenting with making 3D printer filament entirely from potato chip bags.

by Hanna Watkin
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The Momentum Is with Fillamentum
Fillamentum Filament Buyer’s Guide

Fillamentum offers many more filaments beyond the usual PLA and ABS. Check out this guide on all of the options and when to use them.

by Ian Mitchell
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Material World
Prusa Research Announces New Prusament Refill, Matte Black PETG, and Multiple Resins

Prusa Research has been cooking up some new materials for use in both FDM and resin 3D printers. Here's the latest.

by Adam Kohut
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More Bang for Your Buck
AmazonBasics Premium PLA 3D Printer Filament Review

AmazonBasics offers a number of budget 3D printing materials, including many colors of PLA. But for a few bucks more, they also offer a "premium" PLA. Is this worth the extra cash? Let's find out!

by Emmett Grames
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Bring The Cost Down
3D Print Chairs and Furniture with Pellet Filament

WASP wants to bring down the cost for big 3D printed objects. So they invented a new nozzle for 3D printing pellets, which only cost a fraction of regular filament. So now you can 3D print chairs for just some bucks.

by Anatol Locker
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Moon Landing
This Filament is Made of (Almost) Moon Dust

Basalt Moon Dust Filament is composed of synthetic moon dust, although to print with it you’ll have to contend with the gravity of its hefty price tag.

by Adam Kohut
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Keep Calm & Print Recycled
3D Printers & Recycled Plastic: Can They Print Recycled Plastic?

3D printing recycled plastic reduces waste and saves money. Read on to learn how to 3D print recycled plastic today!

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Dry Me A River (Of Filament)
PrintDry Filament Dryer 2.0: Review the Specs

The PrintDry Filament Dryer 2.0 is an upgraded dryer to help print filaments like nylon, PVA, PETG, and flexibles. Let's review the features and specs.

by Azzura Lalani
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Printing for Pros
MatterHackers Pro PETG Filament Review

Looking for an easy, professional alternative to ABS for your prints? Today, we're testing a spool of MatterHackers Pro PETG. Let's see how well it really performs!

by Emmett Grames
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New at CES 2019
At CES, XYZPrinting Debut the Da Vinci Color Mini 3D Printer, Add More Filaments

At CES 2019, XYZPrinting shows an affordable small color 3D printer to the public. Plus: antibacterial and consumer metal 3D printing materials.

by Anatol Locker
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Is 3D Printing a Health Hazard?
New Research Identifies Toxic Particles Emitted by Desktop 3D Printers

A new study conducted by UL Chemical Safety and Georgia Institute of Technology found that desktop 3D printers have a potentially negative impact on indoor air quality, identifying a number of particles that are known to be health hazardous.

by Tyler Koslow
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Filament Friday
ColorFabb HT (Clear) Filament Review – Strong & Heat Resistant

If you are looking for a strong, durable material that can withstand heat, Colorfabb HT is an interesting choice. Join us as we take a spool of ColorFabb HT Clear filament for a test ride.

by Anatol Locker
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Filament Friday
Filament Review: Ninjatek Armadillo Strong TPU

Ninjatek’s Armadillo filament is one of the toughest FDM 3D printing materials on the market. Join us as we take some Ninjatek Armadillo for a test ride.

by Anatol Locker
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Too Cool For Spool
Use Leftover Filament Spools as Tool Drawers with this Nifty Hack

Empty filament spools are a nuisance. Hacking objects is not. With 3D printing you can turn a spent spool into a handy storage solution.

by Matthew Mensley
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Movers & Shakers
BASF Makes Surprise Acquistion of Filament Producer Innofil3D

German Chemical Company BASF buys Dutch filament producer Innofil3D, will play central role in BASF’s production of 3D printing filaments.

by Bulent Yusuf
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In Living Color
Multicolor Filament: Print Colorfully Without an AMS

You don't need a fancy multi-material unit to achieve colorful prints. Learn more about the range of multicolor filaments out there!

by Gloria E. Magarotto
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Add Some Fiber to Your 3D Printing Diet
Fiberlogy Filaments: All You Need to Know

Fiberlogy is a lesser-known filament manufacturer doing some great things in the space. Read on for all you need to know about Fiberlogy!

by Nathan Mattiske
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