Polymer and Extrusions Blog

Learn why oven-dried pellets aren’t truly “dry enough,” how desiccant dryers protect polymer quality, and what it takes to hit safe moisture levels.

Turn everyday plastics into safe, reliable filament—favoring lower-VOC options like HDPE and PP—through a clean, controlled recycling workflow that protects users and the environment. With engineer...

Learn the science and process of turning PET bottles into high-quality 3D printer filament using Filabot systems. Includes material data, workflows, challenges, and best tips.

Here is a comprehensive list of commonly used plastics for 3D printing, along with their key characteristics, print temperatures, heated bed requirements, and potential applications.  All of these ...

Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) has significantly advanced the world of 3D printing, enabling the creation of complex and durable parts by fusing powdered materials with a laser. However, the proce...

Discover how Filabot's innovative Mixing Screw transforms your Filabot EX6 Extruder into a powerhouse for creating high-quality polymers. Perfect for incorporating fillers and colorants.

Our collaborator David Florian, aka Dr. D-Flo, has released a video that dives into the fundamentals and technology behind plastic extrusion for 3D printer filament using multiple Filabot products....

Here is one for all you additive addicts out there! Wood and plastic are often placed conceptually as antithetical materials due to their contrasting qualities- endlessly variable vs.. homogeneous ...

On the grand arc of human technological advancement, 3D printing as a means of production has only just appeared upon the curve. Though these novel tools are cutting edge technology, one of the mos...