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Hands on with PLA Pure

We’ve been quietly testing Bambu Lab’s new PLA Pure filament.

Depolymerizable 3D Printer Resin Enables Repeated Recycling of3D Prints

There’s a 3D printer resin that can apparently be reused, over and over.

New Hollow Filament Design Could Enable Conductive Paths

There’s an interesting proposal to produce “hollow filament”.

Prusament Resin Model+ Enables Faster, Safer SLA

Prusa has updated its flagship resin into “Model+”, for faster prints, tougher parts, and a safer chemistry without making the material harder to use.

EOS Patent Targets Higher SLS Powder Reuse

EOS has filed a patent application that could make polymer powder reuse in SLS more efficient.

Lynxter and Igus Introduce Specialized 3D Printing Materials

Two interesting new 3D print materials appeared this week.

Prusa Expands Into Aerospace Applications With New Space-Ready 3D Printing Material

Prusa Research has just released a new filament product designed for use in space.

Bambu Lab Launches Food Safe Filament … In China

Bambu Lab announced the availability of a line of food-safe 3D printer filament materials.

“WoolyFil” Uses Natural Wool Pigments to Color PLA Filament

Wool filament? Not exactly.

Crack-Free Ti-Modified 6063 Aluminum TPMS By LPBF

Researchers report crack-free LPBF builds of Ti-modified 6063 aluminum TPMS lattices.

Meltio Joins SUMMSEED Project to Develop Sustainable Medium Manganese Steel

Meltio announced their participation in a new European project to develop a new steel alloy.

Patent Proposes Recycling Thermoset Polymers Into 3D Printing Filaments

You may soon be 3D printing thermoset filament.

Sparkling Water Support Filament Has A Surprising Catch

A new soluble support filament could make post processing cleaner, if users are willing to follow a rather specific fluid recipe.

Climate Specific PLA Might Fix Your Bad Prints

A materials startup claims your filament problems may be seasonal, not personal.

MoistureMax Unveils Climate Adaptive Filament System

MoistureMax has introduced a filament platform that intentionally manages moisture instead of merely fighting it.

Polymaker Launches EU Webshop, Expanding Direct-to-Consumer Access

Polymaker has made an unusual step by opening an EU online store for their consumer 3D printing products.

Tethon 3D Acquires Fortify Dielectric Material Technologies

Tethon 3D announced the acquisition of several ceramic materials from Fortify.

New Materials and Workflow Platform Strengthen Axtra3D’s Resin Manufacturing Ecosystem

Axtra3D continues to progress with more announcements about new materials and capabilities.

Stratasys Patents Low Temperature PolyJet Modeling Materials

Stratasys has filed a patent that targets a surprising bottleneck in PolyJet 3D printing: the need to run hot just to keep materials jettable.

Prusa Launches Highly Abrasive PETG Ultraglow Green

Prusa has introduced Prusament PETG Ultraglow Green, a glow filament it claims is the brightest on the market — with a major concern for wear on hardware.

Telemeter Launches 3D Printable Electromagnetic Absorber Filament for Automotive Radar

Telemeter Electronic is pushing electromagnetic absorber design into everyday FFF with a new filament tuned for automotive radar frequencies.

Stratasys Simplifies Production Qualification for SAF PA12

Stratasys made an interesting move that should grow their industrial customer base.

Prusa Launches Safer Global Alternative To IPA

Prusa Research is now selling “Prusament Resin Cleaner DPM”, a lower-flammability alternative to isopropyl alcohol (IPA) for washing SLA prints.

Siraya Tech Launches Roamr Filament Line for 3D Printed Footwear

Siraya Tech enters the 3D printed footwear market.

Hands on with GenPHA Filament

We had the chance to test out a new type of 3D print material, PHA.

Prusa Research Explores New Prusament Filament Concepts

Prusa Research is looking for your help.

Metal Powder Works’ DirectPowder Process Produces AM Metal Powder Without Heat

I’m looking at Metal Powder Works’ energy-efficient method of producing metal powder for AM.

FFF Filament Prices Continue to Fall as Competition Pushes PLA Into Commodity Range

What are the typical prices for FFF filament these days?

Rising Microplastic Exposure Raises New Concerns for Filament-Swapping 3D Printers

There’s more dire news about microplastics.

Patent Proposes Magnetic 3D Printing Of Recycled FRP

A new patent outlines a way to recycle fiber reinforced plastics waste into magnetically aligned, FFF-printed composites.

Why Desktop Recycling Struggles: Molecular Limits of Reusing 3D Printer Thermoplastics

Is it really possible to recycle 3D printer thermoplastics?

Stratasys Launches RadioMatrix Material to Enable Scannable 3D Printed Surgical Models

Stratasys announced general availability of a curious new material called “RadioMatrix”.

Recreus Proposes 2.20mm FilaFlex Standard to Improve TPU Print Speed and Reliability

Announced last week, Recreus has proposed a dramatic change to filament standards.

Formlabs’ New Tough Resins Get Closer to True Manufacturing

Formlabs today introduced a new family of materials designed to rival the strength and resilience of traditional thermoplastics.

Thoughts on Prusa Research’s OpenPrintTag Ending Proprietary Filament Lock-Ins

Late last week Prusa Research announced something that could be the most important development in desktop 3D printing in 2025.

Polymaker Launches PET-GF15 with Exceptional Layer Adhesion

Polymaker has made an interesting addition to their Fiberon line.

Cemforge Uses Physics-Based AI to Design Custom Concrete Mixes for 3DCP Applications

A new startup company hopes to assist 3DCP companies by generating concrete formulations.

Ameralabs Launches FLX-300 Resin That Retains Flexibility

Ameralabs announced a new 3D printer resin with an unusual property.

3D-Fuel Lowers Filament Prices After Expanding Production Capacity

3D-Fuel has found a way to reduce their filament pricing.

Nanoe Demonstrates Ceramic and Metal 3D Printing on Standard Bambu Lab Desktop Printers

Is it possible to 3D print advanced ceramics and metals on a desktop Bambu Lab 3D printer?

3D Printer Filament Makers Increasingly Tap Into Product-Inspired Colors

Trends in 3D printer filament colours seem to be shifting.

New HP PA 11 Material Reduces Part Costs by Up to 40%

HP quietly announced a very interesting new material.

PHA ECO GOODS Provides Affordable Biodegradable PHA Filament

There’s another source for PHA 3D printer filament.

Prusa Research Expands Prusament Line with PP Glass Fiber Filament and Impact-Resistant Resin

Prusa Research launched two new materials last week, and they’re both quite interesting.

GRX-810: How NASA Designed a High-Performance Alloy for Faster, Stronger Metal 3D Printing

NASA developed a unique 3D printable metal alloy that has incredible performance.

Timeplast’s 3D Printable Soap, Fire, Plant Vitamin, and Light-Transmitting Filaments

Timeplast has some incredibly unusual 3D printer filaments, now including “soap”!

Real-World Outdoor Filament Test Launched to Evaluate 3D Print Material Durability

A 3D printer operator is undertaking a long-term filament endurance test.

Formlabs FUSE 1+ Used to Produce Metal Parts with ColdMetalFusion Feedstock

Formlabs equipment can print metal objects? Apparently, so.

Specialized Filaments Emerge for 3D Printing Airless Basketballs

There are now 3D printer filaments designed for specific applications.

Polymaker Introduces PPS-GF20 Filament, a Cost-Effective Alternative to PEEK and PEI

Polymaker has released a new material that could shake up manufacturing.

Study Uncovers Massive Nanoplastic Pollution in Oceans, Including 3D Printing Materials

A new paper in Nature describes the startling amount of plastic pollution in the oceans.

Hands on With Polymaker HT-PLA

We’ve been testing the new high-temperature PLA material from Polymaker.

3D-Fuel Boosts Filament Production and Releases New Print Profiles

3D-Fuel has provided an update on their production restart progress.

Ecogenesis Biopolymers Launches Third-Generation PHA Filament for 3D Printing

There has been a development in the ability to 3D print PHA material.

Elegoo Launches Affordable Fiber-Reinforced Filaments to Complement Centauri Carbon

Elegoo introduced a new line of fibre-reinforced 3D printer filaments.

CONCR3DE Launches 3D Printed Washout Materials for Composite Manufacturing

CONCR3DE has introduced a new suite of “washout materials”.

Formlabs Breaks New Ground with On-Demand Custom Color Resin

Formlabs has broken the color barrier with their new Color Resin V5.

New Flex TPU Air Filament From Siraya Tech Offers Tunable Flexibility

Siraya Tech introduced a fascinating new foaming 3D printer filament, Flex TPU Air.

Polymaker Unveils HT-PLA and HT-PLA-GF for High-Temperature, High-Strength 3D Printing

Polymaker introduced two very intriguing new 3D printer materials today.

GreenGate3D Leverages Industrial Recycling to Offer 100% Recycled PETG Filament

GreenGate3D offers a wide selection of “green” PETG 3D printer materials.

Metal and Ceramic FFF 3D Printing Advances With New Materials From The Virtual Foundry

We had a chat with the folks from The Virtual Foundry and learned about their latest metal and ceramic 3D printer filaments.

Concr3de Offers Binder Jet 3D Printing Services Using Recycled Stone Materials

Have you ever wanted to 3D print in stone? It’s quite possible to do so.

Axtra3D’s Resin Materials Unlock Injection Molding and Biocompatible Silicone Use Cases

I had a discussion with Axtra3D and learned about a couple of new materials from the company.

Carbon’s EPU Pro Resins Offer Faster Printing, Tunable Foam Effects, and Broad Hardness Range

Carbon’s EPU Pro platform notably improves their ability to 3D print elastomers.

3D-Fuel Introduces Transparent PCTG Filaments and Prepares Carbon Fiber Variant

I had a chat with John Schneider of 3D-Fuel about their plans for PCTG filament.

Why You Aren’t 3D Printing PCTG and Why You Should

You should be printing in PCTG. I have, and let me tell you about my experience.

Formlabs Demonstrates Advancements in Resin Strength with Functional Drill Bit Test

Formlabs has performed an interesting 3D print experiment that I hadn’t seen before.

Amolen Developing Four-Way Parallel Extrusion Filament Following Tri-Color PLA Success

We had a chat with Amolen, a maker of some very unusual 3D printer filaments.

New “Cookbook” Offers Biopaste Recipes for Eco-Friendly 3D Printing Alternatives

A researcher at The University of New Mexico School of Engineering has developed a “recipe book” for sustainable 3D print materials.

Tethon 3D and Polyspectra Launch ThOR 10: A Breakthrough High-Strength 3D Printer Resin

An unusual partnership has resulted in a powerful new resin for 3D printing.

3D Printer Filament Prices in 2025: From $5 Bulk Deals to Premium Brands

What is the price of filament these days? I’m seeing conflicting information.

Eplus3D Unveils Red Laser Technology Enabling Large-Scale Copper 3D Printing

There’s been a copper development from Eplus3D.

New “Food Grade” 3D Printing Material Released by FilaMunch

FilaMunch announced a new line of 3D printer filament — with a surprising feature.

BloxLab Introduces Subscription-Based Filament With Built-In Expiry Timer

BloxLab, known for their brightly colored PLA and aggressive branding, has announced a bold new product: ActiveUse Filament.

Scam Website Masquerading as Overture 3D Resurfaces with New Tactics

We’ve learned a bit more about the Overture 3D printer filament scam that seems to be ongoing.

Formlabs Launches Dual Innovations: Form Cure 2nd Generation and Tough 1500 Resin V2

Two new products from Formlabs today, both of which are interesting.

Boston Micro Fabrication Unveils Flame Retardant 3D Printing Material for High-Temperature Applications

Boston Micro Fabrication has introduced a new flame retardant material.

Researchers Achieve Variable Layer Heights in Aluminum WAAM 3D Printing

Researchers have developed a way to 3D print variable height layers in aluminum using WAAM.

New 3D300 PLA from NatureWorks Targets High-Speed 3D Printing

NatureWorks announced a new, high speed PLA material grade, 3D300.

Are Carbon Fiber Filaments Really Stronger? New Testing Reveals Surprising Results

There’s a controversy emerging over the true strength of carbon fiber-reinforced filaments.

Graphene in 3DCP: Stronger, Greener Concrete for the Future of Construction

I’m reading about the advantages of using graphene as an additive for 3DCP.

DETECT: New Food-Safe Material Brings Additive Manufacturing to Food Production

Fabulous announced a new certified material for the Formlabs Fuse 1+ system that is food safe.

Carima and Tethon 3D Partner to Expand Ceramic Resin and Dental Applications

I had an interesting chat with two companies partnering on materials: Carima and Tethon 3D.

China Develops High-Performance Niobium-Silicon Alloy for Extreme Applications

Researchers in China have developed a new alloy that could affect metal additive manufacturing.

Slant 3D Almost Achieves $10/kg 3D Printer Filament with Tangled Filament Service

Slant 3D announced they’ve achieved their goal of producing US$10/kg 3D printer filament.

Is 3D Gloop Safe? Differing Opinions Make for a Confusing Situation

I’m reading a thread discussing the toxicity of 3D Gloop, a popular adhesive for 3D printed parts.

Creality Launches Soleyin: Affordable Premium 3D Printer Filaments

Creality has launched a new brand: Soleyin. What is it? It’s the brand for a new line of 3D printer filaments produced by Creality. It seems that the company intends to market a wide range of materials through this brand, but they are starting with a PLA product, “Ultra PLA Filament”. The initial batch of… Continue reading Creality Launches Soleyin: Affordable Premium 3D Printer Filaments