Recreus has introduced the first recycled flexible 3D printer filament.
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SABIC And Additive Manufacturing
Charles R. Goulding and Peter Favata consider SABICâs contributions to industrial 3D printing.
MakerBot’s Metal 3D Printing Option
MakerBot announced a new way to 3D print metal on their equipment.
Bacteria Could Provide Eco-Friendly Plastics
Researchers have found a way to persuade cyanobacteria to produce larger quantities of a certain thermoplastic.
Watch As This Artist Fills Broken Wall Structures With A 3D Filament Pen
One of the biggest strengths of an artist is being able to see the world in a different light and to bring their vision into reality.
Prusa Announces PVB Material, But Is It Too Difficult To Use?
Prusa Research announced the availability of a new and unusual material for 3D printing for their Prusament line: PVB.
colorFabb’s Lightweight ASA 3D Printing Material
colorFabb has introduced a new ASA material that is extremely lightweight.
3DEVO’s New Purge Material
3DEVO announced a new purge material that seems to have a lot of advantages, but whatâs this all about?
FormFutura Partners with 3D Printlife
3D Printlife has made an arrangement with FormFutura to sell their exceptional 3D printer filaments in the North America.
The Dog Bone Problem: How The Virtual Foundry 3D Prints Metal
I spoke with The Virtual Foundry to find out more about their unusual metal 3D printing approach.
Is LulzBot Shifting To 1.75mm Filament?
The latest LulzBot machine is the TAZ Pro S, and it sports a 1.75mm tool head, unlike the rest of the companyâs lineup.
Mosaic Manufacturing Sells Materials?
I just read a press release from Mosaic Manufacturing announcing a new product: filaments!
Which 3D Printer? Resin Or Filament?
These days there are dozens of good choices for desktop 3D printers, but thereâs one huge question to be asked first: do you want a resin or a filament 3D printer?
The Not-Round 3D Printer Filament Spool
Slant3D has re-invented the ubiquitous 3D printer filament spool, but for some reason itâs not round.
Really Cheap Filament, With a Big Catch
The message said PLA filament for only US$8.50 / kg â could this be true?
The Quagmire That Is 3D Printer Filament Eco Terminology
Another eco-friendly 3D printer filament? Hold on, there is a lot more to the story.
It May Be Time To Abandon PLA For 3D Printing
Iâm now considering whether PLA should be the default 3D printing material for desktop equipment.
ESA Continues 3D Printing With Moon Dust In The Hopes Of Pursuing Extraterrestrial Building Opportunities
3D printing in space remains an intriguing proposition for the European Space Agency, which continues to examine native materials for extraterrestrial building opportunities.
Essentium’s New DryBox Filament Storage Solution
Essentium announced a new solution for filament storage, the Essentium DryBox.
ARMOR Group Opens 3D Printing Materials Plant In North America
ARMOR Group announced the opening of new 3D printing materials manufacturing operations located near Cincinnati.
colorFabb’s Foamy varioShore 3D Printer Filament
You may not have heard, but colorFabb markets a very unusual 3D printer filament called varioShore.
The Cheap Filament Option
Many Fabbaloo readers consume a lot of 3D printer materials, and that can be expensive. But there are ways to reduce costs.
Essentium Materials Handling Guide Reveals Drying Insights For 3D Printing
Everyone knows 3D printer filament must be dry to function properly, but exactly how is this best done?
Pantheon Developing Very High Speed 3D Printer
Thereâs a new industrial filament 3D printer in the works that could operate seven to nine times faster than conventional devices.
Is It Filament Weight, Length, or Volume?
The question of measuring an amount of 3D printer filament seems straightforward, but thereâs more to the story.
Question of the Week: Does Ceramic PEEK 3D Printing Filament Exist?
This weekâs question is about the availability of ceramic PEEK 3D printing filament.
The Highest-Temperature 3D Printer Filament?
Thereâs one filament that appears to have the highest-temperature resistance of them all: EXTEM AMHH811F.
LulzBot Adds 1.75mm Filament Support
Weâve just heard that FAME 3D, the new owners of LulzBot, have made a deal to provide 1.75mm filament support for LulzBot 3D printers.
INTAMSYS’ New Advanced PAEK Material Better Than PEEK?
INTAMSYS announced a partnership with Victrex to allow use of a newly designed PAEK 3D printer filament in their high-temperature equipment.
Question of the Week: Is 3D Printer Filament Too Expensive?
This weekâs question examines the pricing of 3D printer filament.
The Variable Currency Prices Of 3D Printer Filament
On a tip I took a look at how desktop 3D printer filament is priced by major suppliers and found something quite interesting.
LEHVOSS Develops a New Flame-Retardant 3D Printing Filament
The chemical company LEHVOSS Group announced the introduction of a new 3D printing filament with flame-retardant properties.
colorFabb Releases First Dissolvable 3D Print Support Material
Innovative filament producer colorFabb has introduced their very first soluble support material for 3D printing, DPA-100.
Getting Better Prints With 3DOptimizer
A new online service has emerged that hopes to guide 3D printer operators to better printing parameters: 3DOptimizer.
BigRep Releases Two New 3D Print Materials
BigRep announced the availability of two new materials for their large-format 3D printers, ABS and ASA, and this could open up many more new applications.
MakerBot Announces Powerful Carbon Fiber Option
MakerBot announced a new version of their METHOD series that is specifically designed to 3D print strong carbon fiber parts.
1.75 vs 2.85mm Filament Showdown
Where did the two 3D printer filament diameters come from and what is the difference? Which one is better?
An Unlikely Partnership: LulzBot And The Palette
Mosaic Manufacturing has partnered with LulzBot to permit use of the Palette multi-color filament splicer on selected 3D printers.
The Expanding World Of Metal 3D Printing Filaments
A company offers a wide variety of sinterable metal 3D printer filaments, far more than I had imagined.
How To Use A 3D Print Temperature Tower
One of the key techniques that should be used by 3D printer operators is the âTemperature Towerâ. We explain how to use them.
Looking At The New Creality CR-5 Pro 3D Printer
Crealityâs new CR-5 Pro 3D printer includes a number of features to increase print quality and reliability.
Hands On With Two More Fiberlogy Filaments
We examine two more filament materials from Fiberlogy, another PLA and a PET-G, and made some surprising discoveries.
UV Resistant Biopolymers Coming?
New research could result in the availability of UV-resistant biopolymers.
What’s With The Silk Filaments?
Thereâs increasing interest in âsilkâ 3D printer filaments, which are astonishingly shiny and now available from mainstream materials providers.
The Three (and a Half) Approaches To 3D Print Materials
Iâve noticed there are now three main approaches to dealing with 3D printer materials. Thereâs more than just open and closed options.
The Even Better Modix 3D Printers
Modix has upgraded their line of large-format 3D printers to what they call âversion 3â. But that version actually includes a huge list of powerful improvements.
Which Of The Seven Multi-Color Filament 3D Printing Approach Is The Best?
There are several ways to perform multi-material 3D printing using filaments. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each?
A Much Better Soluble Support Material
VXLâs 3D printing materials are finally becoming more well-known after they began marketing directly to the public, including their non-hygroscopic soluble support material.
Filament Drying: The Quest For Perfect 3D Prints Continues
There seems to be a burst of 3D printer manufacturers offering filament drying equipment. We have some ideas why this is happening.
Project PLA Hopes To Solve The 3D Printing Waste Challenge
A service wants to recycle your PLA 3D printer scraps by collecting them and sending to industrial recyclers.
Smart International Brings Additional Third Party Materials To The Kodak Portrait 3D Printer
A new materials program by Smart International now enables the easy use of high-grade engineering materials on the Kodak Portrait 3D printer.
An Interview With A 3D Pen Artist
Katherine Bialek is an accomplished 3D pen artist. We learned her secrets of how to efficiently build complex 3D designs with only a 3D pen.
An Update On RePLAy 3D
RePLAy 3D contacted us to explain more details about the nature of their unusual 3D printer filament recycling service.
An Eco-Safe Water Soluble Support Material
Most 3D printer soluble support materials are not particularly eco-friendly, but 3D Printlifeâs 3D-SOLVE is a very safe option for ABS and other engineering materials.
Could This Be The Most Accurate 3D Printer Filament?
A company claims to have developed the most consistent 3D printer filament ever. But what does this mean?
The PrintDry Filament Dryer 2.0
PrintDry released an updated version of their popular desktop 3D printer filament dryer, which can dramatically increase the quality of hydroscopic 3D printer materials such as nylon.
A Revolutionary Revolving 3D Printer Extruder from Fuselab
A new extruder concept was unveiled by Fuselab that spins at high speed to reliably deliver precise amounts of thermoplastics in 3D printers. We found out how it works.
Natural Fibers Enhance the 3D Printing Industry
Charles Goulding & Greer Veon of R&D Tax Savers look at the use of natural fibers in 3D print materials.
Question of the Week: PLA Storage in Winter
This weekâs question asks how to best store and transport PLA 3D printer material in cold winter conditions.
3DEVO Expands to North America
3DEVO is opening an office in the USA to market their desktop filament maker, and this is a significant milestone for the company and the 3D printing industry.
Have You Considered Vacuum-Drying Your 3D Printer Filament?
There is a new approach for more effectively drying 3D printer filament to increase print quality, and it involves using a vacuum.
New: 3D Printer Filament Has The Highest Heat Resistance Available
ROBOZE and Sabic have introduced a very high temperature 3D print material, EXTEM AMHH811F filament, which could open up new forms of additive manufacturing.
You Can Assist Research on Sustainable 3D Printing Materials
Can 3D printing waste be recycled to create a sustainable material lifecycle? New research requires your input on this important topic.
Goofoo: 3D Printers from China
Goofoo is a China-based manufacturer of good quality 3D printers available at low prices. We took a look at some of their models.
3devo Focusing On Customer Training
Is it really possible to produce your own 3D printer filaments? 3devo seems to have figured out not only the hardware to do so, but also the process.
Surprise! Prusa Announces MINI 3D Printer
Prusa Research announced a brand new desktop 3D printer, the Original Prusa MINI. Its surprisingly low price will enable almost anyone to obtain a quality 3D printer.
The Open Source Nautilus 3D Printer’s Numerous Features
A new, powerful open source 3D printer, the Nautilus, is able to 3D print in many engineering materials, including carbon fiber, nylon, flexible, and more.
Ultimaker Announces S3 Professional 3D Printer
Need a professional level desktop 3D printer? The new Ultimaker S3 is not only powerful, but also affordable and includes many ease-of-use features.
Could Anisoprint Catch Markforged In The Continuous Carbon Fiber 3D Printing Market?
What happens when two companies market continuous carbon fiber 3D printers? We think there will be competition between Anisoprint and Markforged.
Mosaic Manufacturing Almost Reduces Price Of 3D Print Color System
Is the Palette 2 color filament device for 3D printers too expensive? Perhaps, but it is now available at a much lower price.
New Engineering Materials And Hot Ends From Kodak
Kodak just announced two unusual engineering filaments for the Kodak Portrait 3D Printer, as well as a surprise hot end feature.
A Funny Thing Happened When Filament Shopping
What is the key factor for buying 3D printer filament? It is not cost and we tell you why.
Ionic Hybrid Support Material Has All The Right Properties
Is there a universal support material? It seems that MatterHackersâ new Ionic Hybrid Support Material could be, as it offers both breakaway and soluble properties.
The BB023 Spool Tracker
How much filament is left on that spool? If you donât know, you might need a spool tracking device. The BB023 fits on a 3D printer and counts the length remaining.
ASA 3D Printer Filament For The Masses
Have you ever used ASA 3D printer filament? A new offering from Prusa Research may provide a trigger for many 3D printer operators to begin using this powerful material.
3D Print Learning Series: Materials
This is an entry in our 3D Print Learning Series, focusing on the different materials possible in 3D printing.
BASF Launches Steel Filament: Ultrafuse 316L
Want to 3D print metal objects at lower cost? One answer could be to use BASF’s new Ultrafuse 316L stainless steel filament that works in many 3D printers.
10,500 Filaments Now in Filaments.directory Catalog
Looking for a particular 3D printer filament? One great service to help is Filaments.directory, whose extensive database of materials can be easily searched.
E3D Online’s Tool Changing 3D Printer Near Completion
We had a chat with E3D-Online about their revolutionary tool-changing multi-material 3D printer.
A Change Of Heart At Sindoh?
After a discussion with Sindoh representatives, it seems the company may be changing their strategy regarding materials.
3D Printer Filament Market Set To Grow Substantially
A research report indicates tremendous growth in the 3D printer filament market in coming years.
3D Printing with Carbon Fiber: Tracing the Lifecycle Thread
3D-printing carbon fiber is now a mainstay of the additive manufacturing (AM) industry.
The Curious IVI 3D Printer
I’m looking at some details on an upcoming 3D printer that seems too good to believe.
The SpĂŒl Tracker Is Coming
There seems to be a very interesting 3D printing accessory in the works, the âSpĂŒl Trackerâ.
Rigid.ink Launches 3D Printing Educational Program
Rigid.ink has launched âThe Institute of 3D Printingâ to help those new to 3D printing become more successful.
Keene Village Plastics Acquires MakeShaper
3D print filament manufacturer Keene Village Plastics announced it has acquired MakeShaper.
Markforged’s New Materials
It looks like Markforged will be releasing some new metal materials soon.
How Expensive Is That Diamond Filament?
A company is marketing a âdiamondâ 3D printer filament.
How Do You Learn Filament Extrusion?
So youâve decided to make your own 3D printing filament. Great. …How?
Troubles At Maker Geeks
Thereâs a bit of controversy surrounding US-based filament producer Maker Geeks.
Question of the Week: Metal 3D Pen?
This weekâs question is one weâve seen a couple of times and deserves an answer.
CoLiDo’s Metal 3D Printer Now Available
After a couple of years of development, Hong Kong-based CoLiDo has released their new metal 3D printer.
A New 3D Printer Startup: 3DConstructions
We ran into a brand new 3D printer startup: 3DConstructions.
Book of the Week: 3D Printing Failures 2019 Edition
This weekâs selection is â3D Printing Failures: 2019 Edition: How to Diagnose and Repair ALL Desktop 3D Printingâ by Sean Aranda and David Feeney.
Question of the Week: Basic 3D Printer Filament Calculations
This weekâs question deals with arithmetic.