You can pick a new 3D printer in an afternoon, or it can turn into a week-long maze of reviews, comparison tables, and contradictory recommendations. Over the past month on Printara3D we looked at printer selection from three angles: what you actually get in the lowest price class, what you’re paying for with flagship...
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Nylon (PA) and PA-CF: Engineering Filaments for Strong Parts
Nylon, or polyamide (PA), is among the highest-performing filaments available for desktop FDM printers, but also one of the most demanding. Standard PLA or PETG handle most hobby projects, but the moment a part has to withstand sustained mechanical loads, vibration, contact with oils, or operating temperatures above 80 °C, polyamides and their carbon-fiber...
ASA: Outdoor Alternative to ABS Without Compromise
Monday’s guide to ABS and ASA covered where PLA’s capabilities end and the world of heat-resistant technical materials begins. This article picks up from there and focuses on ASA as a specific outdoor alternative to ABS, one that solves the biggest weakness of the classic: degradation under UV radiation. If you need to print...
