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A Tough Nut to Crack
Still Guessing About Engineering Filaments: These Polycarbonate (PC) Brands Deliver True Industrial Strength at Home

Expand your printing horizon with polycarbonate filaments, a strong and heat-resistant material to create durable parts.

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Moral (Carbon) Fiber
The Best Carbon Fiber Filaments From Entry-Level to Pro

Carbon fiber filament is a tough material with a nice matte finish. Check out the best carbon fiber filament brands on the market!

by Jackson O'Connell
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Take a PEEK Around
This High-Tech Polymer Replaces Metal in Spacecraft, Implants & Defense: Your Ultimate PEEK 3D Printing Guide

Looking to 3D print with stronger-than-metal PEEK polymer? Our updated guide covers the material and the best 3D printers for the job.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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Featured image of Still Guessing About Engineering Filaments: These Polycarbonate (PC) Brands Deliver True Industrial Strength at Home
A Tough Nut to Crack
Still Guessing About Engineering Filaments: These Polycarbonate (PC) Brands Deliver True Industrial Strength at Home

Expand your printing horizon with polycarbonate filaments, a strong and heat-resistant material to create durable parts.

Jul 20, 2026
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Moral (Carbon) Fiber
The Best Carbon Fiber Filaments From Entry-Level to Pro

Carbon fiber filament is a tough material with a nice matte finish. Check out the best carbon fiber filament brands on the market!

by Jackson O'Connell Jul 7, 2026
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Take a PEEK Around
This High-Tech Polymer Replaces Metal in Spacecraft, Implants & Defense: Your Ultimate PEEK 3D Printing Guide

Looking to 3D print with stronger-than-metal PEEK polymer? Our updated guide covers the material and the best 3D printers for the job.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jun 13, 2026
Featured image of Rosa3D’s Glass-Fiber TPU 75D Is Built for the Engine Bay, Not the Parts Bin
Ka-Chow!
Rosa3D’s Glass-Fiber TPU 75D Is Built for the Engine Bay, Not the Parts Bin

Tough, durable, and chemically resistant, this new glass-fiber reinforced TPU is a technical composite for demanding environmental and mechanical conditions, say Rosa3D. At a Shore hardness of 75D, it bends, but it'll take a lot to break.

by Matthew Mensley May 7, 2026
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One Small Step For Prusa
Prusa Launches Space-Grade Filament You Can Print at Home

Possibly Prusa's most expensive and ambitious filament, this new polycarbonate is designed to meet the rigorous demands of orbit.

by Carolyn Schwaar Sep 25, 2025
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Built to Last
Come Rain, Shine or Snow: The Best 3D Printing Materials for the Outdoors

Find out which filaments are your best options for 3D printing UV-resistant and weatherproof parts and prints.

by Carolyn Schwaar Sep 21, 2025
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Performance on a Budget
Polymaker Challenges PEEK With Its New $66 High-Temperature Filament

Looking for PEEK-like strength and stiffness but with better heat resistance in a more affordable polymer, this new glass-fiber reinforced PPS could do the trick.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jul 23, 2025
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Polymaker’s New Filament Protects Your Electronics Projects From Deadly Static Shocks

Polymaker has just introduced Fiberon PA612-ESD, a new engineering filament for hobbyists and professionals tailormade for static-safe components and eliminating the need for post-processing or specialized ESD coatings.

by Matthew Mensley Jul 15, 2025
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Flexibility Upgrade
Up to Twice as Bouncy as TPU, Siraya Tech Launches Rebound PEBA 95A

Siraya Tech expands its flexible material portfolio with a nylon-elastomer filament that delivers higher rebound, reduced weight, and enhanced chemical resistance.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jul 7, 2025
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Metal FDM
Quick Start Guide to 3D Printing with Metal Filament

Solid metal parts at a fraction of the cost compared to industrial metal 3D printing methods. Learn how to 3D print with metal filament in our updated guide.

by Carolyn Schwaar Apr 22, 2025
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Ultimate Ultem
Ultem (PEI) Filament Buyer’s Guide: Take Your Extrusion to the Extreme

PEI is twice as strong and heat resistant as nylon (PA12). Check our recommendations for the best PEI filament brands.

by Carolyn Schwaar Feb 10, 2025
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Choose the Right Filament for Every Project
ABS vs PC Filament: The Main Differences

Check out how ABS and PC filaments stack up against each other to find the best option for your 3D printing needs.

by Guilherme Schendel Jan 6, 2025
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Super Polymer
New Tullomer Filament Put to the Test. Is It Really an Easier Alternative to PEEK?

Oil & Gas industry device company lowers tooling costs from $36 per part to $3 using Tullomer on a Bambu Lab X1E.

by Carolyn Schwaar Dec 6, 2024
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Better Than Metal
High-Performance 3D Printing Materials Guide

From PEEK to carbon-fiber nylon, learn how to select the right engineering-grade, high-temperature 3D printing polymer for your manufacturing application.

by Carolyn Schwaar Mar 22, 2023
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