Materials posts
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Carbon vs Glass Fibre Filament, Compared
· 5 min read
What chopped fibre actually does to a printed part, when carbon beats glass, which polymer to put it in — and why you need a hardened nozzle first.
PLA vs PETG vs ABS: Choosing a Filament
· 2 min read
The three most common 3D printing materials solve different problems. Here's how we help customers pick, in plain English.
ASA vs ABS for Outdoor 3D Printed Parts
· 4 min read
They print almost the same and cost almost the same. One survives sunlight and one does not — here is how to choose, and what each costs per spool.