Carbon fiber filaments have an incredible strength-to-weight ratio, good tensile strength, and resistance to corrosion and fatigue. They use tiny fibers cut to 0.01mm strands, blended with filaments like PETG and Nylon ... Read more
PLA is very probably the most popular 3D printing filament around. There’s a good reason for that popularity. It’s one of the easiest materials to work and print with, giving good results ... Read more
When browsing for your last printer, 3D printer nozzle size may well have been the last thing on your mind. It’s an often overlooked detail. Depending on what you need to print; ... Read more
Is PLA or ABS not cutting it anymore? For something more durable that can handle higher temperatures than PLA, but is easier to print than ABS – PETG is the filament for ... Read more
HIPS is my go-to filament for helping to print complicated designs with overhangs that require support. However, HIPS isn’t just a support material. It might be one of the most underrated 3d print filaments ... Read more
One of our biggest gripes about 3D printing is that your finished print invariably ends up looking, well… a bit 3D printed. Sometimes that’s fine, but other times it’s not. Here are our ... Read more
You want to start using 3D printer flexible filaments? But with all the choices out there, it can be a bit daunting to decide which one to go for. The two serious ... Read more
3D printing is an amazing and accessible technology – but some of the technical terms and acronyms can be a little confusing for beginners. The aim of this printing glossary is to ... Read more
You’re here because you’ve either just had a complete 3D print failure, or your prints aren’t quite perfect. We don’t settle for less than perfect, so we don’t expect you to either. ... Read more
In this guide, I’ll take you through everything I’ve learned about 3D printing clear plastic over the past couple of years – including which materials can be printed clearly, and the steps you ... Read more