Both chopped and continuous fibers are used in composite 3D printing for lightweight, strong parts. We took a look at how ...

The answer is a mix of a historical choice, engineering tradeoffs, and an absolutely arbitrary consequence of what 3D printers actually do. Although filament-based 3D printers have been around for ...

D printers are sometimes compared to hot glue guns, in part because of similarities between hot glue and printer filament. However, analyzing the mechanical obstacles that ...

There are times in every 3D print enthusiast’s life when it ... only one we’ve seen over the years. This one by comparison heats the filament in a hair straightener, and relies on gently ...

At Formnext 2024, Xenia and its 3DF Materials brand will be presenting the company’s first four filament products: XELIGHT® ...

"When we started the Cookiecad line of 3D printing filament, we were filling a need for colors that weren't available, specifically pastel colors," says Apter, when I asked about the type of ...

Bambu Labs has introduced PPA-CF, a new 3D printing filament that offers significant improvements in strength and durability for engineering applications. This innovative material provides a ...

The color-capable K2 Plus has been a hot topic, since Creality, a world-leading 3D printer brand, heralded it in the spring ...