Beyond the simple world of basic PLA filaments there is a whole wild world of additives that can change this humble material for better or worse. The most common additives here are primarily to add ...

There was a time when most 3D printers used ABS plastic. It stinks, is probably bad for you, and tends to warp unless printed in a heated enclosure. So most people have gone to something else, mostly ...

Researchers may have found a useful role for rice husk waste in 3D printing: making PLA parts slide better and wear less.

PLA is one of the easiest and most popular 3D printing filaments, but achieving strong, smooth, and reliable prints requires more than default settings. From dialing in nozzle and bed temperatures to ...

James has been writing about technology for years but has loved it since the early 90s. While his main areas of expertise are maker tools -- 3D printers, vinyl cutters, paper printers, and laser ...

Choosing between SUNLU PLA 2.0 and PETG is about aligning your project’s needs with the right material properties. PLA 2.0 offers smooth, low-warp printing and improved strength over standard PLA, ...

New Zealand-based Wool Source is using wool-derived pigments to colour 3D printer filament. No wool fibres appear in the ...