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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.

Erika Prints Offers Scrap-to-Filament Program to Recycle Desktop 3D Printing Waste

Want to recycle your 3D print scraps? There’s a way that can lower your material costs.

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

Is it really possible to recycle 3D printer thermoplastics?

3D-Fuel Lowers Filament Prices After Expanding Production Capacity

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

Prusa Research Identifies Causes of Vertical Fine Artifacts and Offers Fixes

Prusa Research published a very interesting analysis of vertical fine artifacts, and their solutions for them.

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

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

New Enzyme Targets PET Plastics, Opening Path to Sustainable 3D Printing Materials

Researchers have developed a unique enzyme that can decompose PET material.

GreenGate3D Leverages Industrial Recycling to Offer 100% Recycled PETG Filament

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

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.

Recycling Fabrik Offers 3D Printer Waste Recycling for Sustainable Filament Options

A European filament producer offers the ability to recycle certain polymers.

Bambu Lab Discontinues PETG Basic: Implications for 3D Printer Operators

Bambu Lab has discontinued their PETG Basic filament.

ETH Zurich Develops Efficient 3D Printing Method for Large Structures

Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a unique way to 3D print large structures using mathematics and robotics.

Eco-Friendly Innovation: Enzyme Discovery Offers Hope for PET Recycling

Researchers have found a way to decompose PET material.

Breaking News: Slant 3D Unveils Revolutionary $10/kg 3D Printer Filament Plan

3D printer filament spools priced at only US$10/kg?

A New Way to Reuse 3D Print Scraps: RecyclingFabrik’s Recycling Service

A new 3D print recycling service has emerged in Germany: RecyclingFabrik.

Some Updates from Polymaker on the 3D Print Materials Scene

I had a chat with Luke Taylor of Polymaker about the latest developments from the company.

New AM Materials Round Up, May 17, 2022

Several new AM materials were announced in the past week.

Hands On with the Anycubic Kobra Desktop 3D Printer, Part 2

Our hands on review of the Anycubic Kobra desktop 3D printer continues with a look at operations, print results and conclusions.

Hands On with the Anycubic Kobra Desktop 3D Printer, Part 1

Our busy lab managed to give the Anycubic Kobra desktop 3D printer a thorough workout.

New AM Materials Round Up, March 25, 2022

Several new AM materials were announced in the past week.

New AM Materials Round Up

Several new AM materials were announced in the past week.

Hands On With The Anycubic Vyper 3D Printer, Part 3

I had the opportunity to test out the new Vyper 3D printer from Anycubic in our lab: print results.

Hands On With The Anycubic Vyper 3D Printer, Part 2

I had the opportunity to test out the new Vyper 3D printer from Anycubic in our lab: setup and printing.

Hands On With The Anycubic Vyper 3D Printer, Part 1

I had the opportunity to test out the new Vyper 3D printer from Anycubic in our lab: features and unpacking.

A Reminder For 3D Printer Operators During Heat Waves

It’s summer in the northern hemisphere, and that means one thing: Heat, and lots of it.

Let’s Recycle Your 3D Prints Into Jet Fuel

There may be a path to solving the dilemma of unwanted 3D prints.

Ultimaker Adds Industrial PETG Material

Ultimaker announced a new but familiar material for their industrial 3D printing platform: PETG.

It May Be Time To Abandon PLA For 3D Printing

I’m now considering whether PLA should be the default 3D printing material for desktop equipment.

The Twist Of Twist 3D Printing: $29 Black PETG Parts

Sometimes the twist of an idea is that it’s straightforward. Such is the case for Slant 3D’s new service, Twist 3D Printing, which is offering flat rate prototyping.