Makers that would like to create more lifelike metal objects using their desktop 3D printer but is already capable of printing with PLA 3D printing filament. Maybe interested in a new filament ...

For example, an object printed using metal PLA filament can be magnetized and is heavier than the same object printed using regular pure-plastic PLA filaments. MakerBot showcased samples of ...

[Stefan] from CNC Kitchen explored an unusual approach to a multi-material print by making custom PLA filament with a TPU core to make it super-tough. TPU is a flexible filament whereas PLA is ...

They are expanding what is possible with new composite filament to enable limestone, wood and metal objects to be 3D printed. MakerBot PLA Composite Filaments, created in three categories: Metal, ...

Wooden PLA filaments have gained significant attention for their ability to replicate the natural look and feel of wood in 3D printing. This guide by Creative Maker provide more insights into the ...

In any case, I bought a cheap $21 dollar roll of Hatchbox PLA filament from Amazon. It's about half the going price compared to some of the name brands, but I wanted to see what could be done with ...

Carbon Source has developed a 3D printer filament made from recycled Polylactic Acid (PLA), a thermoplastic polyester made from plant starches derived from corn, cassava, sugarcane or sugar beet pulp.

Foaming in the PLA filament reached its maximum foaming at 250 C, at which its density was 44% of the unfoamed filament. In testing the physical properties, [Stefan] found that the tensile ...