3D Printing

Benefits of Using Nylon Filament for 3D Printing

Nylon is a synthetic flexible plastic material. It is based on polyamides with extensive mechanical properties. It is used for 3D printing by various industries because of its versatile features....

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How to Measure 3D Filament Average Spool Diameter and Tolerance

Measuring filament diameter incorrectly can sometimes give the impression that the filament spool is out of the specified diameter. Knowing the average diameter of a specific spool can also be...

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What are the Benefits of Using PLA Metal Filament?

Learn about the advantages of using different types of PLA filaments for 3D printing. Polylactic Acid or PLA filament is the most popular material used for 3D printing. It is...

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How to Choose the Right 3D Filament for Your Printer?

Filaments play a crucial role when you are using a 3D printer to get the desired results. With many varieties such as ABS and PLA 3D printing materials available, it...

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Different Types of 3D Printing Filament for 3D Printers

What is 3D Filament? 3D printing filament is the most widely used feedstock for 3D printers. As the name indicates, they are typically used for three-dimensional printing. 3D printer filament...

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3D Printing Canada

Filaments.ca is Canada's premier source for 3D printing materials. We manufacture and stock the widest variety of 3D printing materials in North America! If you are new to 3D printing...

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Example of 3D printer filament made from recycled materials

Is the 3D printer filament you purchased really made from "100% virgin material" as claimed by the manufacturer? With so many 3D printer filament manufacturers out there, it is sometimes...

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Roboteurs & Filaments.ca at the Hamilton Maker Faire

Last Sunday June 21, 2015 we were happy to help out Roboteurs (roboteurs.com) with some 3D printer filament for their spot at the Hamilton Maker Faire (makerfairehamilton.com). Roboteurs is an...

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Filaments.ca PLA used to build an entire robot!

We are proud to share that our PLA given to WeMoov Toronto is being put to good use building an entire robot! The robot is being built as part of the...

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3D Printed PETG Christmas Tree Topper!

With Christmas just around the corner, our good friends at 3DPrintVancouver.com created an awesome 3D printed, dimmable Christmas tree topper made from our own PETG 3D printer material. From 3DPrintVancouver.com: A 3D printed,...

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