Ideas
What to print for your home, hobbies, workshop and work
- 3D printing for artists and designers: from sketch to physical object
- 3D printing for the workshop and garage: DIY jigs and fixtures
Materials for 3D printing
8 articles in “3D printing materials”: Comparisons and reviews of PLA, PETG and TPU.
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Materials
PLA, PETG and other plastics: properties and how to choose
- ASA filament for 3D printing: better than ABS outdoors
- TPU for 3D printing: a flexible material for elastic parts
Guides
How to prepare a model and get a clean part
- How to calculate the price of 3D printing: price per gram and examples
- DTF printing vs 3D printing: what’s the difference
Technology
How 3D printing works and how the technologies differ
- 3D scanning: how to digitise a real object for 3D printing
- Multicolour 3D printing: how to print in several colours
Business
Prototypes, small batches and how 3D printing pays off for business
- 3D printing for small business — ideas and opportunities
- Prototyping for startups: how 3D printing shortens the road to a product
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ASA filament for 3D printing: better than ABS outdoors
ASA filament for 3D printing — a UV-resistant material for outdoor use. A comparison with ABS, the best print settings and typical applications.
Read the article →- February 20264 articles
TPU for 3D printing: a flexible material for elastic parts
Materials6 minTPU for 3D printing — a flexible, elastic material for cases, gaskets and shock absorbers. Print settings, tips and applications of TPU.
PETG for 3D printing: properties, applications and printing tips
Materials6 minPETG for 3D printing — its properties, advantages over PLA and ABS, print settings and uses. Find out why PETG is chosen for functional parts.
Nylon for 3D printing — when you need maximum strength
Materials6 minNylon (PA6, PA12) for 3D printing: maximum strength, wear resistance and chemical resistance. When to choose nylon over PLA or PETG.
ABS plastic for 3D printing — properties and applications
Materials6 minABS plastic for 3D printing: heat resistance up to +100°C, strength and acetone smoothing. Its properties, advantages and when to choose ABS.
- January 20263 articles
PLA vs PETG vs TPU — which material to print with
Materials6 minHow PLA, PETG and TPU differ: strength, flexibility, heat resistance and price in one table. In short: PLA for decor, PETG for tough parts, TPU for flexible ones.
How eco-friendly is PLA — is the bioplastic really green?
Materials7 minIs PLA really eco-friendly? What it’s made of, the conditions it needs to biodegrade, recycling options and its real impact on the environment.
How to choose wall thickness and infill for 3D printing
Materials7 minHow to choose the right wall thickness and infill percentage for 3D printing. Recommendations for different types of parts and materials.
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