Part of the fun of 3D printing is that it can be used for a wide array of projects—organizing your desk or your kitchen, ...

However, PETG can string more than PLA during printing, which might lead to fine wisps of filament between parts of your model. Although it’s a small hurdle, dealing with highly detailed models ...

Most desktop 3D printers use what's called FDM (fused deposition modeling) printing. Another term is FFF (or fused filament ... before about PLA and ABS. There is also HIPS, PETG, nylon, and ...

PLA filament is the go-to material for ... parts that need to absorb stress. If you need a print that bends without breaking, TPU or PETG are far better choices. PLA’s rigidity is a downside ...

Historically the filament ... use PLA to support PLA and PETG to support PETG. Depending on the supports and slicer settings, though, it can be hard to remove the support after printing cleanly.

XT-CF20 features an Eastman Amphora PETG base resin, which itself is already a tough material and lies about half way between PLA and ABS ... obstacles for the print head to run into.

If you have ever wanted to create your own basketball, perfectly tailored to your preferences, right from the comfort of your home, you might be interested in a new 3D printing filament called PLA ...

Choosing the wrong filament will lead to clogs, a stringy printing process and ultimately having to start all over again. Filament is the material used for FDM 3D printing, and there's certainly ...

We break down the pros and cons of the various types of 3D printing materials, from PETG to TPU, to help you figure out which filament is best for your prints. Since 2004, I have worked on PCMag ...