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Natureworks recently released a new version of their Ingeo PLA, 3D850, and it has fully won me over. I've always preferred PLA over ABS because PLA doesn't have the fumes, warping, or build plate...

Using acetone on an ABS print is a quick, easy, and not so dirty way to smooth the layers that are created in the printing process. I generally dont mind having layers in the kind of printing I do,...

                Filabot is enthusiastically supporting a STEM / STEAM based education platform by offering an aggressive discount to primary and secondary schools on Filabot equipment and su...

I truly love my Printrbot, but there are times when I want a little privacy, a little Netflix time, a little time away from the whirring and the buzzing. The solution, I found, had four wheels ...

We would like to thank you all for the support you give Filabot all year. We are so lucky to have such a great following and customers. Thank you for all you do!  We wish you and your families the...

  There are plenty of decisions that need to be made before you make an investment in a filament based 3D printer. Build volume, speed, resolution, component quality to name a few. Along with thes...

Hey everyone!   Here is a new video of Tyler unboxing our Filabot EX2 3D filament extruder. Our extruders are shipped in a custom box to ensure they arrive safely to your doorstep. The EX2 can pro...

  The vast majority of FDM (fused deposition modeling) 3D printers primarily consume ABS or PLA filament. ABS, a petroleum based thermoplastic, is a little tougher and bit more flexible than PLA, ...

The 2015 NYC World Maker Faire was a blast from sun-up until well after sun-down, every day. Cheers to the organizers, Maker Media, for their seemingly flawless execution of the event.  Turnout th...