3D-Fuel has provided an update on their production restart progress.
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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.
Renishaw and Metalpine Collaborate on Copper-Nickel Powders for Metal AM
CuNi powder formulations for metal additive manufacturing target marine applications.
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.
Why Aerospace Needs 3D Printed Thermoplastics Like PEEK, PEKK and ULTEM
Additive manufacturing of high-performance, high-temperature plastics is essential for aerospace applications.
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.
Engineers and Materials Scientists Use AI to Make Titanium Alloys Better, Faster, Stronger
Johns Hopkins researchers leverage powder bed fusion to unlock new processing domains for Ti-6Al-4V.
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.
LEHVOSS Launches LUVOPRINT Brand for its FGF 3D Printing Materials
The initiative indicates a renewed interest from the German company for the composite LFAM material segment.
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
A Deeper Look at Stratasys’ ReLife and PowderEase Sustainability Solutions
We had a chat with Stratasys about their latest innovation, ReLife.
Axtra3D Showcases Impressive Flexibility and Surface Quality with Advanced Resin Printing
I’m always impressed with Axtra3D’s prints, and even more so after a visit with them recently.
Time-Based 3D Printing: Timeplast’s Water-Soluble Filament Revolutionizes Sustainability
I had a chat with the folks from Timeplast, who produce the most environmentally friendly 3D printer filament ever made.
Which Metals are Most Prevalent in 3D Printing For Aerospace Applications?
Here’s a comparison of various metals the aerospace industry uses to additively manufacture parts.
Polymaker’s Innovative CoPE Filament: Affordable, Compatible, and Ready to Disrupt the Market
We had a fascinating visit with Polymaker, and learned of a new, inexpensive material they’re developing, among others.
Lugo Labs Develops 3D Printing Filaments Mimicking the Human Body
Korean company Lugo Labs has developed a very unusual set of materials for the medical industry.
Filament2 Reinvents Paste 3D Printing with Simple FFF Upgrades
One of the more interesting technologies we saw at Formnext 2024 was from Filament2.
voxeljet and Partners Develop Method to Reuse SLS Waste Powder for HSS
Interesting news from Voxeljet: they’ve found a way to reuse waste SLS powder.
Airtech Expands Sustainable Resin Portfolio with Color and Transparency Options
Airtech announced a couple of new sustainable resins for 3D printing.
Toxic Resin Alert: Formlabs Highlights Hidden Dangers in 3D Printing Materials
Formlabs has released a damning report on the state of 3D printer resin safety that everyone should read.
Formlabs Enters Third-Party Resin Market with Safer Creator Series Resins
Formlabs made an unusual move: they’re entering the third-party resin market.
DyeMansion’s PFAS-Free Solution Gains Industry Attention
Dyemansion has eliminated “forever chemicals” from their post-processing solution.
New Stratasys Software Repurposes Waste PA12 Powder for Sustainable 3D Printing
Stratasys announced an intriguing new method of reusing waste SLS powder.
Make 3D Prints Truly Watertight with DIAMANT’s dichtol AM Hydro Sealant
Have you ever tried to 3D print a waterproof object? There’s a solution for you.
3D Printing with Chitu Systems’ Rainbow Filaments – Plus a Reader Discount
One of the hidden secrets in desktop 3D printing is the use of rainbow filaments.
JanTec Engineering Unveils Breakthrough to Reduce 3D Print Warping
JanTec Engineering has an ingenious way to reduce 3D printed part warping through the use of multiple materials.
3D Systems Unveils Long-Lasting Resins for Consumer and Industrial Applications
3D Systems announced three new resin materials for their Figure 4 equipment.
EVONIK’s Publication of LCA Data for Over 100 Polymers Highlights Growing Demand for Sustainable Materials
EVONIK announced they’ve published life cycle assessment data for over one hundred of their advanced polymers.
Innovative 3D Printing: Combining Metal and Polymers for Magnetized Parts
Can 3D prints be magnetic? It turns out, they can.
Farsoon and AMRauch Certify New PPS Materials for High-Performance LBPF 3D Printing
Farsoon added two high temperature polymers to their extensive list of materials for LBPF 3D printing.
polySpectra Launches COR Zero Resin, Offering Manufacturing-Grade Strength for Home 3D Printers
polySpectra announced a new 3D printer resin that offers incredible strength.
NASA Qualifies Elementum 3D’s Aluminum Alloy for Rocket Engine 3D Printing
NASA qualified a very interesting additive manufacturing material for rocket engines.
Frontier Bio’s New Bioprinting Technology Creates Functional Human Lung Tissue
Frontier Bio announced a key breakthrough in bioprinting: they’ve successfully 3D printed human lung tissue.
Inside 3D-Fuel’s Revival: Tough PLA, PCTG, and New Manufacturing Efficiencies
We spent some time with John Schneider of 3D-Fuel.
3DCP Material by Zevnik Lab Unlocks Complex Geometries in Concrete Printing
It appears a barrier in 3DCP has been overcome by Zevnik Lab.
Design Studios Create 3D Printing Biiocomposite Made From Lobster Shells
Lobster shells are the latest biomaterial made into 3D printing consumables.
Prusa Research Launches Resin Color Mixing Kit and Secures UL 2904 Certification for MK4S
Prusa Research made two important announcements late last week, one involving resin coloring, and the other a critical certification.
Filkemp Launches High Performance Sustainable PLN Filament for Makers
Filkemp introduced a new line of sustainable PLA filament products targeted at makers.
Tullomer Filament: Stronger and Lighter than Steel for Advanced 3D Printing
I’m looking at an unusual filament from Z Polymers, Tullomer.
Formlabs Introduces First Certified Third-Party Resin, and Non-Flammable Resin Wash
Formlabs announced a slew of new products and materials today.
Recycling Fabrik Offers 3D Printer Waste Recycling for Sustainable Filament Options
A European filament producer offers the ability to recycle certain polymers.
Mighty Buildings Integrates Honeywell’s Solstice Technology for Greener 3D Printed Homes
Mighty Buildings announced an interesting partnership with Honeywell for insulation technology.
How Fishy Filaments is Scaling Sustainable 3D Printing with Recycled Fishnets
If you haven’t heard of Fishy Filaments, you will today.
Supernova Launches Defense Unit to 3D Print Advanced Rocket Motors
Supernova announced a new business unit dedicated to the development of “military grade” materials for additive manufacturing.
Stratasys’ Watertight Polypropylene for Fluid Applications in SAF Printing
Stratasys has made some interesting materials developments.
Beyond Plastic’s Quest to Make PHA the Standard for Eco-Friendly 3D Printing
I had a long discussion with Fred Pinczuk of Beyond Plastic about the potential for PHA material in 3D printing.
Zetamix 17-4PH: Advanced Metal Filament for Tougher, Lighter 3D Prints
Zetamix introduced a new metal filament for FFF devices, 17-4PH.
Cutting Costs and Complexity: Velo3D’s CP1 Aluminum Alloy Gains Popularity
Velo3D’s new aluminum material is taking hold in their customer base.
Tethon 3D’s Genesis Resin Opens New Possibilities for Ceramic 3D Printing
Tethon 3D has some interesting new products, including a material that could be of great interest to all resin 3D printer operators.
Virtual Foundry’s New Basalt Moon Dust Filament Brings Lunar Surface to Your Prints
We had an interesting chat with Virtual Foundry about their latest material.
Xact Metal’s Strategic Partnership Introduces Corrax Steel for Advanced 3D Printed Injection Molds
Xact Metal continues their move into the tooling industry with a key partnership.
Polymaker Streamlines Filament Selection with Panchroma and Fiberon Brands
Polymaker has changed around their product line, and introduced an incredible new material, PPS-CF10.
Nexa3D Challenges Markforged with Cost-Effective Onyx Alternative: Xyon
Nexa3D announced a rather interesting material: Xyon.
XJET’s NPJ System Now Supports High-Strength Stainless Steel 17-4PH
XJET introduced a powerful new material for their metal 3D printers: stainless steel 17-4PH.
Beyond PLA: Key Engineering Properties for Desktop FFF 3D Printing
Which engineering properties should concern desktop 3D printer operators?
PHA Garden Experiment Demonstrates Biodegradability
Is there really a biodegradable 3D print material? It turns it there is at least one: PHA.
Bambu Lab Discontinues PETG Basic: Implications for 3D Printer Operators
Bambu Lab has discontinued their PETG Basic filament.
Nikon SLM Solutions and Howco Partner to Develop C103 Alloy for AM
Howco Metals Management will also acquire a new SLM 280 metal 3D printer.
Endless Pastabilities: How Protopasta’s Subscription Services Enable Continuous Experimentation
I had an interesting chat with Alexander Dick, co-founder of Protopasta.
Readily3D and BIO INX Launch READYGEL INX for Volumetric 3D Printers
What could be the first commercial material for volumetric 3D printers has just been announced.
Revolutionary GRX-810 Superalloy from NASA Now Licensed to Key Industry Partners
NASA has exclusively licensed a unique metal 3D print material to four partners.
Mantle and EOS Unveil New Materials for Enhanced Performance and Sustainability
Two companies announced new metal materials for their system in the past week.
3D Systems Achieves 510(k) Clearance for PEEK Cranial Implants
The FDA has approved the 3D printed, patient-specific VSP PEEK Cranial Implant solution.
Are ISO-Certified Biocompatible 3D Printing Filaments Truly Safe?
With the announcement of a new set of biologically safe filament materials, it’s time to talk about what that means.
Nanoe’s Zetamix: FFF 3D Printing with Ceramic and Metal Filaments
Nanoe is one of several companies providing specialized 3D printer filaments.
Verdant3D Sows Seeds of Innovation with Home-Grown Filaments
Garden enthusiasts and 3D printing aficionados, it’s time to get your green thumbs and filament spools ready for a new sustainable twist in 3D printing — home-grown 3D printer filaments!