ABS and PLA are the two materials used in 3D printing, but not all printers support both options. Here's a rundown of the pros and cons of each material.

In this installment, Charles tells us why using high-quality filament is one of the most important parameters in achieving good results.

While PLA definitely fills the 3D printing needs for many projects, other filament materials are better for more serious projects ...

PLA — Starter material king PETG — Optically beautiful ABS — Hardcore but harder to print TPU / Flex — Bendable and stretchable PLA is the most used 3D printing filament for a reason; it's ...

TL;DR Key Takeaways : The Loop desktop filament maker recycles plastic waste and failed 3D prints into reusable, high-quality filament, promoting sustainability in 3D printing. It offers fast and ...

Despite a few holdouts like Lulzbot, the entire 3D printing industry seems to have settled on 1.75mm filament. New Printrbots are exclusively 1.75mm, and Makerbots use 1.75mm filament.