Even though 3D printers can fabricate complex ... To overcome this, [Scorch] has applied an easy plastic welding technique that works with both ABS and PLA. All you need is a rotary tool.

A new era of 3D-printing “microfactories” is helping to turn waste plastics into “highly competitive” products fit for use in ...

It’s a fine plastic for prototyping ... Like other desktop 3D printers, the TAZ 4 also utilized a number of printed parts in its construction. Printed in ABS , these parts would have quickly ...

When you hear the word "printer," you probably think of that machine connected to your computer that spits out boarding passes, greeting cards, and photos (sometimes guzzling ink in the process).

Renew IT recycles e-waste into 3D printing filament using the UNSW-designed MICROfactorie to process hard plastics.

Every good 3D print starts with plastic, usually in the form of colorful strands wound neatly on spools. Though the 3D printing hobby ... Other materials, like PETG, ABS, ASA, PC and Nylon are ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Michael Molitch-Hou covers 3D printing and is editor of 3DPrint.com.