3D Printing Materials
A fantastic go-to material for 3D printing, is PLA recyclable? Help the environment (and possibly yourself) by learning all the details.
Anyone who has bought "transparent" filament will confirm maker Gluck's feeling that the resulting prints are translucent at best. Rather than making do, Gluck decided to find the perfect print setting to create truly transparent prints.
A hot new class of 3D printing materials is on its way: Glass! Check out all you need to know about glass 3D printing.
3D printed construction is growing, but materials vary from project to project. Find out more about 3D printed house materials.
Ensure that your 3D printed parts don't go up in flames by using flame-crushing materials that can actually self-extinguish.
3D printed wall "Rock Print" is 100% reusable, stable and...built from rocks and string. This could be a great alternative to concrete.
3D printing isn't just limited to hard plastics -- from phone cases to adorable octopuses, rubber-like filaments open up a whole new world of printable ideas. But how do you print with flexible filament? Here are some tips and tricks.
Polymaker is launching a new Nylon material called PolyMide CoPA. This engineering-grade filament is created with Warp-Free technology, which provides the mechanical advantages of Nylon without risk of warpage.
3D printing service Sculpteo starts offering CarbonMide, an extremely stiff, strong and light material suited for professional 3D prints.
No, it’s not April 1rst: A chinese company claims to have invented an eco-friendly material made from rice and wheat stalks. It might be more eco-friendly than PLA.
3D Hubs is the first 3D printing service to offer fiber-reinforced nylon, which makes printed objects even stronger than aluminum!
The gumlab.uk team prints chewing gum, overcoming quite a few material related issues. Mellon smell with Strawberry taste in the shape of a heart, anyone?
3D printing recycled plastic reduces waste and saves money. Read on to learn how to 3D print recycled plastic today!
PETG is one of the most popular filaments for FDM printing. Read on to find out how it's made and how to use it!
Expanding its lineup to tackle budget resin printing, the Californian printing supplier debuts an ultra-low odor resin for makers.
Dreaming of a 3D printed house? Check out our selection of the most fascinating 3D printed houses, buildings, and constructions worldwide.
Wacker’s silicone 3D printing service provider ACEO is set to unveil a newly developed technology for manufacturing with silicone rubber at the K 2019 International Trade Fair.
Chilean company Copper3D won the NASA Nebraska Space Grant to study and develop antimicrobial 3D printed medical devices on the International Space Station (ISS).
North Carolina State University researchers created flexible 3D printed mesh structures which are controlled by magnetic fields. They can grab objects, carry water droplets, and expand and contract while floating on water.
Askja Audio, a French company creating systems for audiophiles, reveals how important 3D printing processes are to its manufacturing process.