3d printer filament moisture damage

Protect 3D Printer Filament From Moisture Damage with Polymaker’s PolyBox

There are a lot of things that can cause a print job to go wrong, but one of the most common issues is moisture getting into filament. PLA in particular…

3D4Makers: Father-Son Team Tell Us About New Filament Extrusion Technology and Building a Business Spurred by Failed 3D Prints

More than a few 3D printing-related companies have arisen almost by accident. A maker has a problem with a particular aspect of 3D printing, comes up with a solution to…

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Save Your 3D Prints with PrintDry Filament Dryer, Now on Kickstarter

If you’ve been 3D printing for a while, you’ve probably become used to the common frustrations of the technology – the sinking feeling you get when you check on a…

Keep the Moisture Away from Your Filament With The Brand New Filabot Filabox

The old saying about being left “high and dry” makes it sound as if that were a bad thing. When we’re talking about 3D printing filament, however, that is just what…

The Filament Safe Protects 3D Printer Filament from Damage, Kit Now on Kickstarter

How many of us have toiled away perfecting 3D models, prepping for 3D printing, excitedly supervising a print–and then discovering with tremendous disappoint that the final print did not meet…

Keep Your Filament Dry with This Easy-to-Make Airtight Filament Delivery System

People often assume that because PLA filament is made of plastic storage isn’t something that they need to be concerned about. Unfortunately proper storage is actually extremely important, because PLA…

Clinton Freeman Offers Advice and Info on 3D Printing Filament and Moisture Damage

Clinton Freeman of RepRage has some excellent advice for storing 3D printer PLA filament to avoid moisture problems. Freeman is a Senior Software Engineer at NICTA in Brisbane Area, Australia, and he…