3D printing filaments
3D Print with Stone: Formfutura Announces StoneFil Filament
Recently, we learned that 3D printer manufacturer CEL Robox and materials manufacturer Formfutura had formed a partnership, so Robox could sell FormFutura’s engineering-grade TitanX material. But while Formfutura, headquartered in…
Leapfrog Bolt 3D Printer Successfully Prints Using Verbatim’s Plastic Polypropylene Filament
3D printer manufacturer Leapfrog, known for its Creatr line of 3D printers, introduced its latest desktop 3D printer, the Leapfrog Bolt, just a few months ago. The Bolt has a built-in camera, an…
Aleph Objects, Inc. Adds Two New Materials Partners to LulzBot 3D Printing Platform
Successful software and hardware manufacturer Aleph Objects, Inc., which was #122 in Inc. Magazine’s 35th annual “Inc. 5000” list this summer, and just recently named the #1 fastest growing privately…
Filaments.directory Announces “Filament Settings” Contest at TCT Show
When it comes to achieving the highest quality print possible on your desktop 3D printer, things are often not quite as simple as setting the extrusion temperature to a preset…
3D Printlife to Feature ENVIRO ABS Filament with XYZprinting 3D Printers
There are a number of benefits that come with printing with ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) material. For instance, it generally comes with good abrasion and heat resistance, and also enables…
Innofil3D Releases New Lineup of Professional Filaments, Highlighting Strength & Speed with PR01
Do you want to print faster and increase productivity? Like most, of course you do. But if you are looking for an alternative to ABS and seeking greater strength and…
Adding to 3D Printing Building Blocks: Formfutura Releases TitanX, ApolloX, & Atlas Support Filaments
As the world of 3D printing becomes more expansive on a continual basis, so does the array of materials that users are able to choose from. Qualities such as durability,…
Ira3D Offers New Special Filaments Made in Italy: Push the Boundaries & 3D Print Perfect Designs
All it takes is watching the Poetry Infinity in action and you’ll want to get your hands on one. The Ira3D team, invoking their ‘made in Italy’ roots further, likens…
Unique, Flexible 3D Printing Filaments: SD3D Reviews PCTPE, FlexSolid, NinjaFlex & Cheetah
In the area of 3D printing, where new products and materials are emerging continually, one must be very thankful for those taking the time to test items for us, saving…
Are We Poisoning Ourselves & the Planet with 3D Printing? More Research Emerges from RMIT University
We live in a world where most of our products seem to be heavily regulated by government entities mandating plentiful labels with tiny words that go unread, dire warnings regarding impending…
SD3D 3D Printing Filament Review: The Latest, Greatest & Favorites for 2015
Once you’ve attained the foundation of a solid 3D printer that meets your various and sundry making needs, it’s time to fill it with fuel. And if you thought the…
eSUN Rolls Out Fire Resistant ePC 3D Printing Filament
Shenzhen Esun Industrial Co., Ltd. has released their ePC, a fireproof and environmentally friendly material for 3D printing. Established in 2002 in the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone, Shenzhen Esun Industrial specializes…
A Very, Very Close Look at 3D Printing Filaments — Via Scanning Electron Microscope
Vic Harkness is a full-time student in Wales studying for a degree in AI and Robotics, and she also enjoys falconry, photography, and 3D printers. In fact, she sells a…
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…
eSun Announces Their New Bronze PLA 3D Printer Filament
It’s all about “San Yang Kai Tai” – or Three Sheep Bring Bliss in a rough English translation – and it heralds the coming of the Chinese New Year in…
3Dfilamenta Emerges as Global 3D Printing Marketplace Offering B2C and C2C Online Business Models
The 3D printing market is not a one-size-fits-all industry, which is demonstrated by the range of 3D printers available today with a variety of different labels from ‘industrial’ to ‘professional’…
Verbatim Shows Their Flexibility with PRIMALLOY TPE 3D Printer Filament
Just recently we reported that Verbatim was entering the 3D printer filament market, offering ABS and PLA filaments. Hot off the presses now is news that they will be introducing…
