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.

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.

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

3D printer owners that are looking for a more eco-friendly alternative to ABS that also provides a more reliable print, may be interested in a new 3D printing filament that is now available to ...

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 ...

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.