From the Workshop

Announced by Bambu Lab on June 1, 2026, the A2L brings large-format FDM printing to a more accessible segment, reinforcing the trend toward bigger single-piece prototypes and functional parts.

Stratasys' newly announced flame-retardant FDM material stands out for safety and functional part production in rail systems. The news shows why FDM is gaining ground in industrial spare parts [...]

When choosing between ASA and PETG, ASA usually wins for outdoor use, but PETG is a strong alternative thanks to its easy printing and cost balance. This guide clarifies which material is right [...]

Announced by Bambu Lab on June 16, 2026, PLA Pure brings a low-emission PLA filament approach that reignites the material-selection debate for home FDM printing.

By moving its ducting parts to FFF/FDM-based production with the miniFactory Ignite, Rheinmetall UK highlights the speed and flexibility advantage of spare part 3D printing for low-volume work. [...]

The Prusa ColorMix news shows that multicolor 3D printing could become more accessible through open-source tools. This matters especially for FDM prototypes that need clear visual separation and [...]

Bambu Lab's new PLA Pure filament announcement shows why expectations around safety, low emissions and clean surface quality are rising on the PLA side.

Elegoo's Centauri 2 launch shows that multi-color FDM printing is becoming more accessible. This shift could make color separation a more important criterion for prototypes and presentation models.

Bambu Lab's PLA Pure announcement has brought the food-safe PLA filament debate back into focus. The news shows why cleaner content and more transparent material choices matter in FDM printing.

Bambu Lab's PLA Pure announcement puts low emissions, content transparency and clean print performance back at the center of PLA filament selection. Here is what it means for FDM prototyping.