The 3D Printing Materials Encyclopedia – FDM, Resins, SLS & Metals
There are dozens of 3D printer materials across several different technologies, each with niche uses and areas they where they excel. But, with so many …
Category: 3D Printer Materials
Is Rubber 3D Printing Possible? We Explain All
3D printing using flexible filaments that mimic rubber proves just how versatile the industry has become. The sheer range of properties and applications of 3D …
ULTEM 3D Printing Filament (PEI): All You Need to Know
ULTEM has manufactured itself a useful place as an industrial 3D printer filament. Ultem holds its own with PEEK in strength and durability despite being …
PEEK Filament: Complete PEEK 3D Printing Guide
PEEK, also known as Poly Ether Etherketone, is seeing increasing use in 3D printing in recent times, but has been around since the 1980s. Offering …
The Fall and Rise of HDPE 3D Printing Filament
High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) has had a remarkable fall from grace. Once considered the future of 3D printing and a frontrunner of polymer additive manufacturing, …
Paper 3D Printing: The Complete Guide
Paper 3D printing might not change the world, but it could be the fun, accessible technology that pushes 3D printing into the mainstream. Producing customizable, …
The Complete Best 3D Printer Filament Guide 2021
If you’ve just bought yourself an FDM 3D printer, then you’re almost ready to start printing to your heart’s content – you just need the …
Glass 3D Printing Filaments: A Complete Guide
Glass 3D printing filaments are a handy way of adding strength to your models, and can be made safely and easily using many desktop 3D …
Metal Filaments: The Complete 3D Printing Guide
3D printing with solid metal can only be done on industrial 3D printers… unless you use metal filaments, then you can print heavy, metallic, and even magnetic objects all on a standard 3D printer.
Polypropylene (PP) Filament 3D Printing: A Complete Guide
If you’re looking for a flexible yet durable filament for your 3D printing project, look no further than Polypropylene filament. PP filament is used in …