Genecis Turns Food Waste to Printable Bio-Plastic
Toronto start-up Genecis has developed a novel new way of harnessing microbes to turn food waste into bio-plastics. The process creates PHA plastics... read more »
Filament
Filament is where every FDM print starts, and the right spool decides how a part looks, how it holds up, and how easily it prints. This section collects our filament buyer guides and material deep-dives: pick-by-pick roundups of the everyday plastics (PLA, PETG, TPU, and ABS/ASA), plus category guides to composite, flexible, engineering, and bio-based materials for jobs the standard spools cannot handle.
Not sure which material you need? Start with our 3D printer filament hub, which maps the whole landscape, explains how to choose, and points you to the right guide below. Every recommendation here is independently researched and tested against the printers people actually own.
uDiamond Filament Improves Print Speed With Nanodiamonds
Helsinki-based Carbodeon has previously shown how the presence of nanodiamonds within thermoplastic filament can improve thermal conductivity and tensile strength, among other properties.... read more »
Researchers Develop Electrically Conductive PEEK Filaments
A joint research project has just revealed the capabilities of electrically conductive PEEK 3D printer filament. The researchers produced the material by adding... read more »
Metallic Glass Filaments Provides New Metal Printing Process
Researchers at Yale University have just demonstrated a new means of 3D printing metal using metallic glass filaments. The technology provides a means... read more »
Choosing a Good Filament
Getting great print results sometimes can be more an art then science. There are however several methods to increase your chances of success... read more »
US Army Converting Plastic Bottles to Printable Parts
Recycling isn't something one associates with the US army ordinarily. But when it comes to the battlefield, you take whatever resources you can... read more »
US Tariffs May Raise 3D Printing Filament Prices
A large portion of 3D printing supplies that come into the US are from China. This is especially true of PLA and ABS... read more »
Scientists Process Plant-based Resins Into Anti-Bacterial Filament
A group of researchers has just uncovered a means of creating anti-bacterial filament with anti-microbial properties. This filament consists of a variety of... read more »
Filament Storage For 3D Printing: Your How-To Guide
Filament storage poses a big problem for 3D printing enthusiasts. Incorrect storage results in moisture from the air making its way into your... read more »
FlashForge Launching Line of New Specialty Filament
FlashForge is getting ready to release a whole new line of specialty 3D printer filament with a lot to offer. The new line... read more »
Kai Parthy Introduces GROWLAY Indoor Farming Filament
Kai Parthy is a pioneering filament creator who's always pushing the envelope. His company Lay Filaments has recently introduced its new GROWLAY filament for... read more »
The Felfil Evo Allows Users to Make Their Own Filament From Plastic Pellets/Waste
Italian start-up Felfil Srl wants you to make your own filament. Their novel new device, which they've dubbed the Felfill Evo, is a great... read more »
Carbodeon & Tiamet 3D to Launch First Nanodiamond-Enhanced Filaments For 3D Printing
Carbodeon and Tiamet3D are looking to bring the first nano-diamond laced 3D printer filaments to the market. The 2 companies have jointly-patented an exciting... read more »
MCPP Acquires Dutch Filaments – Looking to Invest in the Future of 3D Printing
MCPP just announced that it has acquired Dutch Filaments adding 3D printing to its portfolio. Mitsubishi Chemical Performance Polymers Europe B.V. is the second firm... read more »
Dutch Designers Create Eco-Friendly Filament Using Dried Algae & Seaweed
A new wave of 3D printable, sustainable materials are being launched, mirroring our modern, eco-conscious sensibilities. In keeping with this trend, we have... read more »
Researchers in Texas Strengthen 3D Prints With Microwaves
One of 3D printing's core issues is weak interlayer bonding of 3D prints. Now, researchers in Texas have come up with a means... read more »
Engineer Reveals Easy Way to Strengthen PLA Through Annealing In Heat Bath
PLA is probably the most used thermoplastic for 3D printing but one of its downsides is the lack of strength. Therefor many users... read more »
OPM Releases OXFAB-Ni High Strength Material For Aerospace Applications
With the increasing demand for industrial grade 3D printing, there is an also a mounting need for industrial 3D printing materials. As a... read more »
Stratasys Unveils 2 New Materials for 3D Printing
Stratasys announced the release of two new 3D printing materials this week. Agilus 30 and Agilus 30 Black represent a family of rubber-like... read more »
Shredders and Filament Extruders: Recycling Failed or old Prints and Filament
"What to do with your old or failed prints?" That's a question all 3D printing enthusiasts will sooner or later ask themselves. It... read more »
