[Free Guide] A Guide to 3D Printing Materials

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A Guide to 3D Printing Materials

When it comes to using an FDM 3D printer effectively and efficiently, choosing the right 3d printing materials at the right time is essential.

Download the Guide to 3D Printing Materials to learn about:

What’s in the guide?

• Introduction to 3D Printing Materials
• Base Polymers: From Concept to Production
• Composites: The Next Generation of 3D Printing Materials
• 5 Things that allow MakerBot METHOD to Print Materials Better

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3D PRINTING MATERIALS: FROM CONCEPT
TO PRODUCTION WITH BASE POLYMERS

COMPOSITES: THE NEXT GENERATION
OF 3D PRINTING MATERIALS

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Sketch series 3D printers

Materials

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Sketch Classroom Solution

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District Solution

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Get started with 600+ lesson plans

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MakerBot Educator’s Guidebook

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A Guide to 3D Printing Materials

What’s in the guide?

A little preview…

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