No Municipal Acceptance: Most curbside recycling programs do not accept 3D printing plastics—especially PLA, which behaves ...

Growth in 3D printing marches on at an annual 26% clip. While new printers keep increasing the print speeds and range of materials that can be used, data on recycling these materials has been sparse.

Best overall I have trusted Overture PLA for my everyday printing for a few years now. The 1.75mm dimension consistency and even melt have been key reasons I keep it in my rotation. Then, combined ...

New process converts old PLA plastic into a better 3D-printing resin By Ben Coxworth August 31, 2022 Examples of objects printed from the PLA-derived resin Washington State University View 1 Images ...

Most 3D prints are made from either PLA or ABS filament. The former is easy to use, but delicate. The latter is harder to print, and similarly rigid, but is much more impact-resistant.

Cross-section of 3D print using white PLA with a red TPU core. [Stefan]’s video covers a few different filament experiments, but if you’d like to see the TPU-PLA composite you can skip ahead ...

Many 3D printing pros love ABS because it’s easy to sand, smooth, and finish. You can even use acetone vapor to get a shiny finish. Plus, ABS sticks well between layers, so your stuff won’t ...

If you’ve ever been frustrated by brittle or overly soft 3D-printed items, PLA-HR might be the solution you’ve been waiting for. But the potential of PLA-HR extends far beyond basketballs.