Perhaps the most important part of 3D printing is using the right material for your print job. When considering what building material to use, there are numerous factors to consider, including ...

3D printing has always, and always will be, an industrial mainstay of manufacturing and prototyping. It also isn’t a surprise to anyone that the technology over the past decade has been leaving ...

You might already know about PLA and its ease of use, but sometimes, you need a stronger material that can handle heat better ...

In this week's episode, show host Ian gives an in-depth look at 3D filament. In this guide, he explains the differences between various filament types like ABS and PLA. Finally, he even provides a ...

Most desktop 3D printers use what's called FDM (fused deposition modeling) printing. Another term is FFF (or fused filament fabrication). The idea behind both of these is that a 3D print is built up ...

Despite the reputation of polymers used with FDM 3D printing like nylon, ABS, and PLA as being generally indestructible, they do come with a whole range of moisture-related issues that can affect both ...

Readers find themselves at a time of unprecedented technological advancement. And while many of these world-changing developments dominate news headlines, one that flies under the radar is the rise of ...

As makerspaces and fab labs increase in popularity, more and more libraries are adding 3D-printing capabilities. According to a 2015 American Library Association (ALA) report, 428 public library ...