A new study from Romania turns discarded Scots pine cones into PLA filament and finds that the best recipe uses a surprisingly small amount of forest waste.
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PA12 Tire Rubber Composites Get SLS Stress Test
Researchers have tested PA12 and ground tire rubber composites for Selective Laser Sintering.
Hybrid Filler Composites Boost 3D Print Heat Flow
A new research paper looks at hybrid-filler polymer composites that raise thermal conductivity while remaining printable.
Patent Proposes Recycling Thermoset Polymers Into 3D Printing Filaments
You may soon be 3D printing thermoset filament.
Video Demonstrates Three Effective Methods to Achieve Mirror Finish on FFF 3D Prints
A new video shows several ways to achieve a mirror finish on an FFF 3D print.
The Case for Proper Ingredient Labels on 3D Printing Filaments
It’s time to begin proper labeling of 3D printer filaments.