Growth in 3D printing marches on at an annual 26% clip. While new printers keep increasing the print speeds and range of materials that can be used, data on recycling these materials has been sparse.

[Stefan] from CNC Kitchen explored an unusual approach to a multi-material print by making custom PLA filament with a TPU core to make it super-tough. TPU is a flexible filament whereas PLA is hard ...

What do you do with your printer poop?

If you've just started 3D printing as a hobby, you're probably comparing the various filament types, but does the brand ...

Although plant-based polylactic acid (PLA) bioplastic is acclaimed for its biodegradability, it can take quite a long time to degrade if the conditions aren't quite right. Bearing this fact in mind, ...

Total Corbion PLA has donated more than a metric ton of polylactic acid resin to artist Ioan Florea's effort to produce and donate more than 4,000 3D printed closed-top face shields. The biodegradable ...

Global PLA Filament 3D Printing Material Market · GlobeNewswire Inc. Dublin, Aug. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "PLA Filament 3D Printing Material Market - Forecasts from 2024 to 2029" report has ...

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 ...

Makers that would like to create more lifelike metal objects using their desktop 3D printer but is already capable of printing with PLA 3D printing filament. Maybe interested in a new filament created ...

Simple toys that one can make with a 3D printer include a card-sized crossbow, a stacking puzzle game, and a one-piece glider ...