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2017 is set to have many emerging market trends for 3D printing industry. As the 3D printers become more affordable, engineers are developing new printing techniques and applications for additive manufacturing (AM). Below are some trends to…

In August I had the privilege to have a booth at the Tiny Home Jamboree in Colorado Springs, CO. At the booth I presented  how 3D printing can be used to match the unique needs of the tiny home community. In a future blog I plan to…

Months ago ColorFabb  Company sent me a sample box of some of their exotic composite filaments to test. These Colofilaments have been the world leader in composite filaments, combining the properties of the wood, metal and carbon, with…

The Olympic and Paralympic Games are an amazing show of athletic talent from around the world. As the world watches the best compete for the gold medal, I wanted to see how all the filaments that I have tested compare to each other. Just…

Top 5 American Filament Makers 2016 I'm all for cheap filaments. Like most of us, I don't have a lot of money to throw around.  I print a lot, and I'm always looking for an excuse to print something so I rarely buy more expensive…

Printing with exotic filaments is great but it can be very expensive. It actually is the most expensive part of this hobby. I'm not just talking about the exotics, though. Matter hackers are one of the more trusted filament makers around…

I have been thinking about the future of home 3D printing. I have only had a 3d printer for a couple years now but I have been following the community for far longer. The days when home brew machines used weed eater line and printers looked…