Filament

Filament is the most important part of every FDM 3D printer. Here are some materials which you should know about – and some exotic ones which can help you make even better 3D prints.

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Jan 18, 2019

CarbonX 3D Printer Filament Review

Jan 5, 2019

2018 Metal 3D Printer Guide – All About Metal 3D Printing

Dec 25, 2018

2018 3D Printing Troubleshooting Guide: 41 Common Problems

Nov 20, 2018

The Best Printing Temperature for Different Filaments

Nov 9, 2018

3D Printer Metal Filament – 2018 Market Overview

May 4, 2018

What Would it Take to 3D Print a 1:1 Scale Death Star?

Apr 4, 2018

BigRep Launches New Pro Flex Filament for 3D Printing

Feb 9, 2018

[FLASH DEAL] New Matter Filament, 63 -75% Off at $7.49

Dec 12, 2017

Polymaker Announces New PU for Automotive, Medical, Aerospace

Dec 8, 2017

Ultimaker Rolls Out New Support Material Breakaway

Dec 4, 2017

FiloAlfa Merges Best of ABS & PLA Qualities with Launch of ALFA+ Filament

Jul 2, 2017

PLA vs ABS: Filaments for 3D Printing Explained & Compared

May 23, 2017

ESA is 3D Printing CubeSat for Faster and Cheaper Missions

May 20, 2017

12 Vital Facts About Food Safe 3D Printing

Apr 27, 2017

Monoprice’s “MP Select Mini V2”: Great New Features and a $219 Price Tag

Mar 15, 2017

Researchers Develop “3D-CMF” to Offer Higher Quality Surface Finishing for 3D Prints

Jan 30, 2017

3D Printed Flexible Pliers Made With Dual Extrusion

Dec 5, 2016

Aqua Shard Has a Shower of 3D Printed Leaves For Christmas

Nov 23, 2016

Landfillament: 3D Printing with Upcycled Trash

Nov 8, 2016

Protoprint Tackles Poverty & Pollution with Recycled Plastic Filament

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Problem Solved

2018 3D Printing Troubleshooting Guide: 41 Common Problems

Got 3D printing issues? Check out our 2018 3D printing troubleshooting guide to common FDM and SLA 3D printing problems and their solutions.

For Consumers & Small Businesses

2018 Metal 3D Printer Guide – All About Metal 3D Printing

Check out our 2018 Metal 3D Printer Guide to learn about the latest advancements in metal 3D printing, including new metal 3D printers, 3D printing services, technologies, applications, materials and more.

Getting Crafty with Carbon

CarbonX 3D Printer Filament Review

For those looking to get into printing with Carbon Fiber, 3DXTech's CarbonX Gunmetal Silver Carbon Fiber PLA looks like quite a bargain. We got a spool to test out, so let's see how this exotic material performs!

Safety First

12 Vital Facts About Food Safe 3D Printing

If 3D printing mugs or plates for the kitchen, they must be safe for contact with food. Here are 12 vital facts about food safe 3D printing.

Might and Bright

3D Printer Metal Filament – 2018 Market Overview

Printing in solid metal is something you may want to try, but it's still a distant shining dream for the consumer with a desktop 3D printer. To fulfill your desire of a beautiful metallic print, 3D printer metal filaments are the way to go.

A Heated Discussion

The Best Printing Temperature for Different Filaments

Now more than ever there are countless types of filaments you can print with, and each requires a unique printing temperature and environment. Here's a short guide on how to print with five of the most popular filaments of 2018.

The Right Choice for Filament

3D Printing Filament Buyers Guide

To find the best 3d printing filament for your needs, there are many things you should consider. Here are the most important questions answered.

Loot Crate

Maker Box is a Monthly Subscription for 3D Printing Filament & Tools

Fancy a box of exotic 3D printing filament and handy maker tools delivered to your doorstep every month? The Maker Box subscription service has you covered.

3D Printed Speakers

3D Printed Speaker Rocks!

A new chapter in 3D printing audio speakers has begun with the spread of consumer technologies: more and more people have been experimenting and creating their own designs and their own 3D printed models.

3d printing for beginners

Filament advice – 5 things to consider before you buy

New to the world of 3D printing? Never fear! This article serves up some practical advice regarding the "bread and butter" PLA/ABS filament.

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.

Feature-Full

Monoprice’s “MP Select Mini V2”: Great New Features and a $219 Price Tag

Have you been wondering which budget 3D printer to buy? Check out the Monoprice MP Select Mini 3D Printed V2 costing just $219.

Foolproof Filament

Innofil3D ERP PET: First Impression

PET is recyclable in most countries. Why not print with it? We test the Innofil3D "EPR PET" filament on an Ultimaker 2, with great results.

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.