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3D-Fuel new lower filament prices, 3D-Fueled Show episode 19
New Lower Prices on All Our Filament, Plus Up to 30% Off in Bulk
Episode 19 of the 3D-Fueled Show: new everyday prices on Standard PLA+, Tough Pro PLA+, Pro PETG and Pro PCTG, quantity discounts up to 30% off on top, and why... Read more...
How to Clean a 3D Printer Nozzle (Without Damaging It)
When to purge, when to cold pull and what to do about a full clog, from the Made in USA maker of 3D Clean. Read more...
Is PETG Heat and UV Resistant? What It Can Take, and When to Use PCTG
PETG takes more heat and sun than PLA, but it has limits. Our Pro PETG heat numbers, what they mean for car and outdoor parts, and when to step up to PCTG. Read more...
Bambu's H3C Is Official, a 75A TPU, and an 8-Color Pro PCTG Print
Bambu's H3C Is Official, a 75A TPU, and an 8-Color Pro PCTG Print
Episode 18 of the 3D-Fueled Show: everything we know about Bambu Lab's H3C tool changer before the November 3 reveal, the P3C, Bambu's new 2.85mm TPU 75A, and an 8-color... Read more...
PLA vs PLA+ vs PLA Pro vs Tough PLA: What's the Difference?
The short answer. "PLA+" and "PLA Pro" aren't standards. No rule says what has to be in them, so two spools with the same label can be very different plastics. "Tough PLA" is closer to a real category: PLA that has been engineered to absorb impact instead of snapping. The best way to know what you're buying is to ask which resin it's made from and look at the data sheet, not the name on the box. We make two PLAs, and we name the resin in both: Standard PLA+... Read more...
John Schneider on the 3D-Fueled Show episode 16: Toolhead Wars Are Here
Sovol M1D, LightMake L4 and Prusa INDX: Multi-Toolhead Printers Take Off
Episode 16 of the 3D-Fueled Show: Sovol's M1D brings IDEX back, the LightMake L4 puts four toolheads on linear motors, Prusa's INDX ships, and where things stand now. Read more...
John Schneider on the 3D-Fueled Show episode 17: 9 nozzles, $699 resin, we doubled
Formlabs at $699, Bambu's H3C Leak, and Why Pro PCTG Costs What It Does
Episode 17 of the 3D-Fueled Show: Formlabs' $699 Form Studio 1, the leaked Bambu Lab H3C tool changer, our expanded production capacity, and an honest look at what goes into... Read more...
The FEELO Prima automated spool winder on the 3D-Fuel production floor
Inside Our Fargo Factory: New Lines and an Automated Spool Winder
A look inside our Fargo filament factory: new high-speed extrusion lines and two FEELO Prima automated spool winders, among the first in North America. Read more...
A row of 3D-Fuel filament extrusion lines in the Fargo, North Dakota factory
Bigger Discounts, Fewer Spools: Our New Quantity Pricing
Buy 5 spools of 3D-Fuel filament and save 5%. Buy 20 and save 10%. Up to 30% off at 1,000 spools. Applied automatically at checkout, on every material we make. Read more...
Introducing Six New Pro PCTG Colors for FullSpectrum and Color-Mixing 3D Printing
Introducing Six New Pro PCTG Colors for FullSpectrum and Color-Mixing 3D Printing
The color palette for 3D-Fuel Pro PCTG is getting bigger—and much more versatile. We’re introducing six new translucent and transparent colors, most of which were developed specifically with FullSpectrum, color... Read more...
Pro PCTG-GF vs Pro PCTG-CF vs Standard PCTG: Independent Testing Reveals Surprising Results
Pro PCTG-GF vs Pro PCTG-CF vs Standard PCTG: Independent Testing Reveals Surprising Results
In a recent independent evaluation by My Tech Fun, 3D-Fuel's Pro PCTG-GF (Glass Fiber) and Pro PCTG-CF (Carbon Fiber) were put head-to-head against standard Pro PCTG in a comprehensive series... Read more...
How to Get Crystal-Clear 3D Prints with Pro PCTG
How to Get Crystal-Clear 3D Prints with Pro PCTG
One of the most common questions we receive is: "How do I get my Pro PCTG prints to look more transparent?" The good news is that Pro PCTG can produce... Read more...
Pro PCTG Filament Profile Updates - 5/6/26
Pro PCTG Filament Profile Updates - 5/6/26
This is a big Pro PCTG profiles update, and long-awaited for some of these printers. Thank you for your patience and your feedback.   There are more to come! Elegoo... Read more...
Updating Our Free Shipping Threshold to Continue Delivering Value
At 3D-Fuel, we’ve always worked hard to strike the right balance between high-quality, USA-made filament and fair, competitive pricing. Today, we want to share an important update to one of our policies - and more importantly, the reasoning behind it. What’s Changing Effective April 2nd, 2026, our free shipping threshold for US orders in the lower 48 states will increase from $75 to $99 per order. Why We’re Making This Change Over the past year, we’ve seen continued increases across several areas of our operation, including: Raw material costs Packaging and... Read more...
Standard and Tough Pro PLA+ Profiles Now Available for Bambu Lab
This is definitely long overdue, but we have created 3D-Fuel Standard PLA+ and Tough Pro PLA+ profiles for all Bambu Lab 3D printers. Why did this take so long?! Well, in many cases, all you need to do to achieve great 3D printing results with our PLA+ filaments is increase the temperature in a Generic PLA profile from 220 °C to 230-240 °C. That said, we wanted to make it as easy as possible to 3D print with our Standard PLA+ and Tough Pro PLA+ filaments. We have created profiles... Read more...
Separate Profiles For Matte Black and PCTG-CF10 Now Available
Recently, a customer of our Matte Black Pro PCTG requested that we create a separate profile for the Matte Black Pro PCTG to enable easier management of that material in the Bambu Lab AMS system. This now helps to differentiate between Matte Black and Midnight Black in the AMS system, for example. But there is an added benefit of the separate profile - much easier management for pressure advance settings. Matte Black Pro PCTG contains 4% carbon fiber, which changes the ideal pressure advance value from that of non-filled Pro... Read more...
Updated Cooling Strategy for Pro PCTG on Bambu Lab Printers
Pro PCTG is very sensitive to cooling, and your printed strength can be noticeably affected by your cooling settings.  Last month, we created a profile for our Pro PCTG-CF10 filament on the Bambu Lab X1C and H2C. Carbon fiber-filled materials are notorious for having poor layer-to-layer adhesion, even though inter-layer adhesion and part stiffness are much better. To improve the layer-to-layer bonding, we ran a series of cooling profile tests to reduce the cooling fan speeds as much as possible without losing part fidelity. Effectively, it reduces the cooling fan... Read more...
10 New Colors Of Pro PCTG
10 New Colors Of Pro PCTG
This is our single biggest drop of new Pro PCTG colors yet. Scroll down to see all of them (minus Clearly Natural) for easier viewing and comparison. Here's the background... Read more...
3D-Fuel Spool Notch And How To Cover It
3D-Fuel Spool Notch And How To Cover It
In late fall 2025, we started using a new 1kg spool that uses 29% less plastic and has a notch to enable automatic winding on our USA filament manufacturing lines.... Read more...
3D-Fuel Pro PCTG withstands nearly 8 tons of compressive force
3D-Fuel Pro PCTG withstands nearly 8 tons of compressive force
We placed the spacer (three walls, 0.6mm thickness, 0.24mm layer height, 4 multi-line honeycomb infill at 15%) on our hydraulic press. We were able to achieve about 2.5 tons before... Read more...
Pro PCTG Simulation Comes to Bambu Studio via Helio Additive
Pro PCTG Simulation Comes to Bambu Studio via Helio Additive
Validated Pro PCTG Material Data Powers Physics-Based Thermal Simulation for Faster, More Reliable Prints in Bambu Studio Helio Additive, known for its physics-driven process simulation and optimisation technology, today announced... Read more...
What does the "Pro" in Pro PCTG really mean?
What does the "Pro" in Pro PCTG really mean?
Not all PCTG filaments are created equally. I've been asked what the "Pro" in 3D-Fuel's Pro PCTG means. Sometimes, feedback from our customers, like Clark, says it best. "The two... Read more...
How to Glue 3D Printed PCTG Parts Together (Best Adhesives + What Actually Works)
If you’ve ever thought: “Okay… my Pro PCTG print is done. Now, how do I glue these parts together?” You’re not alone. Pro PCTG is an awesome material for 3D printing because it’s tough, durable, and more forgiving than brittle plastics - especially for functional parts. But that same toughness can make people second-guess what adhesive to use when it’s time to assemble a multi-part model. So we did what we always do: we tested it. In this guide, we’ll break down the best adhesives for 3D-printed Pro PCTG, what works... Read more...
What Is ReFuel? A Transparent Look at 3D-Fuel's Recycled 3D Printing Filament
What Is ReFuel? A Transparent Look at 3D-Fuel's Recycled 3D Printing Filament
Sustainability in 3D printing matters - to many of our customers and to us. That’s why we created ReFuel, our recycled filament product line. However, recycled filament isn’t always as... Read more...
Why Pro PCTG Is the Material Hobbyists and Pros Are Talking About
Why Pro PCTG Is the Material Hobbyists and Pros Are Talking About
If you’ve been tuning into the 3D-Fuel YouTube channel, you know we’re passionate about materials that unlock new possibilities for both hobbyist makers and professional builders. In our latest video,... Read more...
3D-Fuel Develops Pro PCTG Profiles For Bambu Lab H2C and Snapmaker U1
3D-Fuel Develops Pro PCTG Profiles For Bambu Lab H2C and Snapmaker U1
THEY'RE HERE.   No, not the printers themselves - the profiles!   We've worked tirelessly not only to create brand-new profiles for brand-new printers, but also to refine the existing... Read more...
Pro PCTG Profile Now Available For Bambu Lab H2S + Other Bambu Profile Updates
Nearly all of our Pro PCTG filament profiles for Bambu Studio have been updated, plus we've added a profile for the H2S and 0.6mm and 0.8mm profiles for the H2D. The notable changes to the Bambu Lab filament profiles include: Updated naming structure to enable integration with Helio Additive, a directly-integrated optimization tool that enables stronger parts, less warping, and faster prints powered by fast physics-based FEM simulation Updated cooling settings to improve overhang and bridging performance Updated cooling settings to improve surface finish consistency Updated Volumetric Max to improve... Read more...
How To Fix Pro PCTG Filament Buildup On Your Nozzle
One of the biggest settings you should change to reduce the buildup you're experiencing is to drop your acceleration rates in your Process settings under the Speed tab. (in Bambu Studio or Orcaslicer, for reference) Bambu Studio defaults to 10,000 mm/s^2. I recommend dropping that to 500 or 1000 mm/s^2. The reason this makes a difference is due to the fact that the toolhead does not have balanced mass above and below the gantry and when it makes a dramatic direction change with fast acceleration rates, it causes the toolhead... Read more...
3D-Fuel Expands USA Production & Lowers Filament Prices
3D-Fuel Expands USA Production & Lowers Filament Prices
At 3D-Fuel, we’re always finding ways to make our premium, USA-made 3D printing filaments more accessible to the makers, manufacturers, and creators who rely on them. Over the past year,... Read more...
What Is PCTG Filament? Benefits, Uses and How to Print It
What Is PCTG Filament? Benefits, Uses and How to Print It
If you're into 3D printing, you've probably heard of PETG filament, a popular material known for its durability and ease of use. But there's a newer contender in advanced 3D... Read more...
LEGO and Apple 3D print end-use parts | Arburg Exits 3D | Pro PCTG Pricing | 3D-Fueled Episode 3
LEGO and Apple 3D print end-use parts | Arburg Exits 3D | Pro PCTG Pricing | 3D-Fueled Episode 3
Hey everyone, this is John Schneider with the 3D-Fueled podcast.  This is the podcast where we talk about 3D printing industry related items, things that have to do with e-commerce,... Read more...
New Pro PCTG Profiles For FlashForge, Creality, Bambu, and Prusa
We've created profiles for some new printers and have improved and added profiles for existing 3D printers. New Profiles FlashForge AD5M/Pro: 0.4mm + 0.6mm Since the FlashForge Adventurer 5M Pro comes with both 0.4mm  Creality K2 Plus: 0.4mm (0.6, 0.8, 0.2 in the works) Bambu H2D: Updated 0.4mm, added HF 0.4mm, added dual-nozzle process profile for printing Std PLA+ as breakaway support interface layer. Prusa XL 2T: Updated 0.4mm Read more...
3D-Fuel Color Hex Codes and HueForge Color Library Now Available
3D-Fuel Color Hex Codes and HueForge Color Library Now Available
Whether you want to access the colors in an easy-access spreadsheet or you want to download and import the 3D-Fuel HueForge color library (right-click and "Save As") right into HueForge... Read more...
4 All-New Colors of Pro PCTG
The most expansive color selection of PCTG in the world just got even bigger!   Our four newest colors of Pro PCTG are here and shipping now so that you can take on your most demanding 3D printing projects in style.   These great new colors are in stock and shipping now! Glow-in-the-Dark Our most-requested new color. Print UV-reactive signage, stars, or anything else that can benefit from the calming glow. Durable and fun! Shop Glow-in-the-Dark Pro PCTG Bitcoin Orange This color-match was prompted by a print farm that specializes... Read more...
New Transparent Pro PCTG Colors Are Here! - 3D-Fuel
New Transparent Pro PCTG Colors Are Here!
I’m really excited to share that we’ve just launched four brand-new transparent colors in our 3D-Fuel Pro PCTG line—and they look incredible. These new options deliver on that—big time. They’re... Read more...
New Large-Diameter Nozzle Pro PCTG Profiles Available - 3D-Fuel
New Large-Diameter Nozzle Pro PCTG Profiles Available
Brand new Pro PCTG profiles are available for Bambu Studio and OrcaSlicer for the full, current lineup of Bambu Lab 3D printers. These include first-of-their-kind profiles for 0.6mm and 0.8mm... Read more...
Pro PCTG vs PETG 3D Filament Chemical Resistance
3D-Fuel Pro PCTG has broader chemical resistance than PETG.So, what does this mean?Here are chemical types and examples with a breakdown of PCTG's advantage over PETG. The CRR demonstrates how much more resistant Pro PCTG is relative to PETG. For example, a CRR of 1.5 means that Pro PCTG is ~50% more resilient than PETG.How would you use the advantages of Pro PCTG in your 3D prints? Chemical Type Examples PCTG Advantage PETG Limitation Comparison (CRR - how comparatively resistant PCTG is vs PETG) Alcohols Isopropyl alcohol (IPA), ethanol, methanol... Read more...
PCTG vs PETG: Which Should You Print With?
PCTG vs PETG side by side: impact toughness, heat, chemicals, UV and print settings from the people who make both in Fargo, ND. When PETG is enough, too. Read more...
PCTG vs PETG vs Tough PLA: Which 3D Printing Material Should You Choose? - 3D-Fuel
PLA vs PETG vs PCTG: Which Filament Should You Print With?
The short answer. Pick tough PLA when you want the easiest strong print: indoor parts that need to take a hit, printed fast, with crisp detail. Pick PETG when the... Read more...
3D-Fuel Is Manufacturing PCTG Filament After Essentium’s Departure - 3D-Fuel
3D-Fuel Is Manufacturing PCTG Filament After Essentium’s Departure
The 3D printing landscape has seen significant changes over the past year, with companies adapting to shifting market dynamics. One of the most notable changes has been the closure of... Read more...
New Pro PCTG Filament Profile For Bambu 3D Printers Available - 3D-Fuel
New Pro PCTG Filament Profile For Bambu 3D Printers Available
The updated 3D-Fuel Pro PCTG profile 2.0 for Bambu printers is here and is a solid improvement over the previous 3D-Fuel PCTG profile and the Generic PCTG profile for Bambu.... Read more...
New production line, more inventory, and the return of ReFuel - 3D-Fuel
New production line, more inventory, and the return of ReFuel
I just wanted to give you all a little bit of an update on how things have been progressing since the 3D-Fuel brand has gone independent again. We have purchased a... Read more...
3D-Fuel Is Independent Again
Today we're proud to announce that 3D-Fuel is independent again. This renewed independence will allow 3D-Fuel to return to the quality, reliability, and customer support that built our reputation in the desktop 3D printing market. It will also allow 3D-Fuel to be more agile in addressing customer needs in that rapidly evolving market, demonstrating its commitment to putting our customers at the center of everything we do. We're renewing our focus on USA-manufactured and supported FDM materials for the quickly growing desktop market. Our most popular products, Standard PLA+, Tough Pro PLA+, and Pro... Read more...
Transforming Manufacturing: The Cost-Efficiency of 3D Printing - 3D-Fuel
Transforming Manufacturing: The Cost-Efficiency of 3D Printing
In the realm of manufacturing, the emergence of 3D printing technologies has heralded a new era of production. This transformative process, which meticulously layers materials to create objects from digital... Read more...
Save Big On 11 Materials For Our 2024 Spring Cleaning Sale - 3D-Fuel
Save Big On 11 Materials For Our 2024 Spring Cleaning Sale
Update, October 2026: this sale ended March 31, 2024, and the Essentium materials listed here are no longer sold. The Essentium and Nexa3D partnership has ended and 3D-Fuel is independent... Read more...
Print Profiles For Bambu Lab Printers Now Available In Standard PLA+, Tough Pro PLA+, and Pro PCTG - 3D-Fuel
Print Profiles For Bambu Lab Printers Now Available In Standard PLA+, Tough Pro PLA+, and Pro PCTG
Updated October 2026: the links below always have our current profiles for Bambu Lab printers with a 0.4 mm nozzle. For step-by-step instructions, see How to Import Filament and Process... Read more...
What Are High Speed 3D Printing Materials? - 3D-Fuel
What Are High Speed 3D Printing Materials?
One of the questions we get asked frequently is, "When are you going to have a high speed filament for the Bambu Lab printers?" Can 3D-Fuel filaments work well in... Read more...
How to get the best printing experience with 3D-Fuel Pro PCTG - 3D-Fuel
How to get the best printing experience with 3D-Fuel Pro PCTG
Pro PCTG brings with it many improvements over Pro PETG such as increased impact toughness, improved chemical resistance, and lower sensitivity to moisture.But there are some slight differences in how... Read more...
What happened to the coffee, beer, hemp and garbage filaments?
Update, October 2026: this post is from December 2023, when 3D-Fuel was in a production partnership with Essentium. That partnership has ended and 3D-Fuel is independent again, making its own filament in Fargo, North Dakota. Read 3D-Fuel Is Independent Again. To put it bluntly, the realities of supply and demand happened. These unique composite materials, while cool-sounding, don't provide any sort of mechanical or performance benefit. For the filaments to be 3D printable on standard 3D printers, the particle size has to be pretty small. So it creates a cool-looking... Read more...
BFCM 2023 Deals - 3D-Fuel
BFCM 2023 Deals
Update, October 2026: these 2023 deals have ended, and the Essentium materials listed here are no longer sold. The Essentium partnership has ended and 3D-Fuel is independent again, making its... Read more...