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The Case for Proper Ingredient Labels on 3D Printing Filaments

It’s time to begin proper labeling of 3D printer filaments.

Bambu Lab Addresses Filament Tape Problem Affecting AMS Performance

There are a number of reports of issues with recent filament spools from Bambu Lab. What’s going on?

LOOP Promises Desktop Filament Production, but Questions Arise

There might be a new desktop filament production system on the market: the LOOP. Or not.

Design of the Week: Filament Estimator

This week’s selection is the Filament Estimator by MakerWorld contributor Northeast Tiger Walking Again.

Hands On With The SUNLU FC01 Filament Connector

We tested the new FC01 Filament Connector from SUNLU.

Design of the Week: Ultimate Filament Spool Enclosure for AMS Lite

This week’s selection is the Ultimate Filament Spool Enclosure for AMS Lite by Makerworld contributor Supergrapher.

Where are the Digital Spool Scales for FFF 3D Printers?

I’ve been reading about “digital spools” that automatically weigh 3D printer filament spools.

What You Should Pay for a 1kg Spool of 3D Printer Filament?

What should a spool of 3D printer filament cost? I took a look into this question.

How To Respool 3D Printer Filament

Do you know how to easily re-spool 3D printer filament?

Strategies for Economical Filament Sourcing in 3D Printing Ventures

Are there options for lowering the cost of filament?

Design of the Week: Filament Winder

This week’s selection is the Filament umspulen by Thingiverse contributor Georg Wittschier

Even More Colors: Polymaker’s Materials Grow Tremendously

We had a chat with Polymaker to learn more about their latest developments.

Revisited: Is it Filament Weight, Length, or Volume?

The eternal question of those using filament-powered 3D printers needs an answer.

STEELTEK’s Green 3D Printer Spools

A Polish startup has developed an eco-friendly spool for 3D print material.

Polymaker Shifts To Recyclable Cardboard Spools

Polymaker’s latest innovation isn’t in thermoplastic chemistry, but is instead in packaging.

3DEVO’s New Smart GP20 Hybrid Plastic Shredder

3DEVO announced an unusual accessory for their thermoplastic recycling system, the GP20 Hybrid Shredder/Granulator.

BigRep Gets Into Construction 3D Printing

BigRep announced a step into an entirely new field for the company: construction 3D printing.

The Not-Round 3D Printer Filament Spool

Slant3D has re-invented the ubiquitous 3D printer filament spool, but for some reason it’s not round.

Really Cheap Filament, With a Big Catch

The message said PLA filament for only US$8.50 / kg — could this be true?

1.75 vs 2.85mm Filament Showdown

Where did the two 3D printer filament diameters come from and what is the difference? Which one is better?

Could This Be The Most Accurate 3D Printer Filament?

A company claims to have developed the most consistent 3D printer filament ever. But what does this mean?

Question of the Week: PLA Storage in Winter

This week’s question asks how to best store and transport PLA 3D printer material in cold winter conditions.

A New Recycled Filament Option: RE PET 3D

Is 3D printer filament made from recycled material financially viable? Czech company RE PET 3D hopes to prove so, with their 100% recycled 3D printer filament products.

The BB023 Spool Tracker

How much filament is left on that spool? If you don’t know, you might need a spool tracking device. The BB023 fits on a 3D printer and counts the length remaining.

ASA 3D Printer Filament For The Masses

Have you ever used ASA 3D printer filament? A new offering from Prusa Research may provide a trigger for many 3D printer operators to begin using this powerful material.