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Video: Strong Plastic 3D Prints? Discover Additive’s Engineering & High-Performance Polymers | 3D Explained. When it comes to 3D printing, not all plastics are created equal. If you’ve ever tried printing a part that needed to survive scorching heat, harsh…
Video: Flexible Circuits? Exploring Conductive TPU filament! Imagine printing a circuit board, a touch sensor, or even a wearable electronic device — all in one seamless 3D print. Sounds like sci-fi? Well, conductive 3D printing materials are turning that vision…
Video: Biodegradable filaments for 3D Printing. Imagine printing your next 3D project and knowing that once it’s served its purpose, it will safely break down—without leaving a trace of plastic pollution behind. Sounds like a dream, right? Well, with the…
Video: Nanocomposites and 3D Printing | Rigoberto Advincula | 2020NSCW. Imagine printing a drone arm so tough it survives a crash landing, or a biomedical scaffold that not only supports tissue growth but also conducts electrical signals to speed healing.…
Ever wondered if your favorite 3D printed figurine or that custom drone part will stand the test of time—or quietly crumble into plastic dust? Spoiler alert: yes, 3D prints do degrade, but how fast and why depends on a surprising…
Video: I 3D-Printed Luigi Mangione’s ‘Ghost Gun’ | WIRED. You’ve probably seen headlines screaming about “plastic guns” made with 3D printers—are they really just flimsy toys, or deadly metal weapons in disguise? At 3D Printed™, we’ve rolled up our sleeves,…
Video: PLA – 3D Printing's Biggest Lie. You’ve probably heard that PLA filament is the eco-friendly hero of 3D printing — made from corn, compostable, and totally biodegradable, right? Well, not so fast! While PLA does come from renewable resources,…
Video: 3D Printing Materials Explained: Compare FDM, SLA, and SLS. Imagine holding a tiny object in your hand that was created layer by layer — but did you ever stop to wonder what exactly it’s made of? The secret sauce…
Video: 50+ Useful 3D Prints You Never Knew You Could Print. Imagine holding a tiny, intricate dragon figurine in one hand and a rugged, custom drone part in the other—both created layer by layer by a 3D printer. But have…
Ever left a PLA print outside, only to find it cracked, faded, or downright melted after a few weeks? You’re not alone! At 3D Printed™, we’ve battled the elements with PLA prints—from garden décor to functional prototypes—and uncovered the surprising…
