As 3D printing moves beyond prototyping into real-world product manufacturing, more designers, educators and businesses are asking an important question: What filament should you use if your 3D printed parts may be handled by children? From classroom models and...
3D printing is efficient, flexible and increasingly embedded in education, engineering and manufacturing across the UK. But it is not waste-free. Failed prints, support structures, purge towers, calibration models and spool ends quietly accumulate. Even in well-run...
The additive manufacturing industry has made huge strides in performance and productivity—but one sustainability problem has quietly grown alongside it: unused MJF powder. Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) is now a mainstream industrial process for producing PA12 nylon parts...
As 3D printing continues to move beyond prototyping and into functional, end-use applications, one question often comes up: What is the best heat resistant filament for my application? It’s a reasonable question — and one that’s often answered poorly. Heat...
Biodegradable filament has become one of the most talked-about—and misunderstood—topics in 3D printing. PLA is often labelled as biodegradable, bio-based materials are assumed to be environmentally harmless, and many users believe failed prints will naturally break...
The world of 3D printing rarely pauses for breath, and 2025 has been no exception. Over the past twelve months we’ve seen a steady stream of material innovation - from bio-based and hemp-reinforced filaments to the return of high-performance composites designed for...
As Bambu Lab’s printers gain popularity across the UK, from hobbyists to professionals, many users are exploring how best to use third-party filament—particularly with the AMS (Automatic Material System). This guide walks you through filament and spool...
Bio HT is our bio-based, oil-free high temperature filament for functional parts that face heat and mechanical load. It meets biodegradation standard (ISO 14855), delivers dependable heat resistance, high stiffness, strong flexural and impact performance, and a...
Why 3D Print Waste is a Growing Problem in the UK As 3D printing adoption grows across education, industry, and makerspaces, so does its environmental footprint. While additive manufacturing is often positioned as a low-waste process, the reality is that failed...
As a UK-leading supplier of 3D printing filaments, we’ve analysed real UK filament sales from 01 Oct 2024 to 30 Sep 2025 to reveal the top 3D printer filaments and the trends shaping filament buying decisions in 2025. This report is written for engineers, 3D...
Why High-Performance 3D Printing Filaments Matter For engineers, designers, and manufacturers working in demanding industries—such as aerospace, automotive, oil & gas, and healthcare—standard 3D printing materials like PLA or PETG are often not up to the task....
The MJF Powder Waste Problem in 3D printing Multi Jet Fusion (MJF), developed by HP, has become one of the most widely used technologies for producing Nylon PA12 parts. However, MJF Nylon printing comes with a hidden problem: every build leaves behind large amounts...
