PLA filament is the go-to material for beginners to 3D printing, and for good reason. It's easy to print, requires minimal fine-tuning, and works well with most consumer-grade printers.

Traditional PLA has long been favored for its ease of use and eco-friendliness, but its limitations in heat resistance and ...

Molecular structure of base polymers nylon 6 and polylactic acid (PLA). A few percent moisture in the polymer filament prior to passing through the hot extruder of an FDM printer will ...

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 ...

[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 ...

First, there are many different kinds of plastics used for filaments. I've talked before about PLA and ABS. There is also HIPS, PETG, nylon, and many other types as well. These days, the most ...

PLA, or Polylactic Acid, is a biopolymer used in FFF (Fused Filament Fabrication) 3D Printing amongst other things, and the reason it is used so often is for two main reasons. One is that it is ...