Since I started 3D printing, I’ve tried out a bunch of different filaments in my projects, from basic PLA to nylon blends.

B&T Composites’ story includes diversification into new markets and technologies like photonics-based SHM, aerospace and ...

In an exciting move towards advancing material sciences, Alfa Chemistry has announced the expansion of its product line by launching a series of innovative functional fibers. The new collection ...

In an exciting move towards advancing material sciences, Alfa Chemistry has announced the expansion of its product line by ...

Researchers have developed a high-resolution embedded 3D-printing technique that enables the fabrication of ultra-fine fibers ...

Hexcel responds to production quality, rate and sustainability needs with the latest composite material portfolios and ...

Broadly speaking, today’s carpet fiber market is characterized by two great divides-between low-cost PET filament and the higher-performing nylons, and between branded and unbranded fibers.

A team of international researchers has used a new 3D-printing technique to create microfibers just 1.5 microns thick. As ...

James has been writing about technology for years but has loved it since the early 90s. While his main areas of expertise are maker tools -- 3D printers, vinyl cutters, paper printers, and laser ...

The "strength" of PLA filament all depends on how much the filament is expanded. But at the same time, different filament brands offer a different percentage of expansion range.

A French-Canadian company is pressing ahead with its aim to create the largest model airship in the world, which will be 656 feet (200 meters) long. Flying Whales is developing the LCA60T, a vehicle ...

The company is a supplier of synthetic filament yarn to the home furnishings, contract, hospitality, apparel, automotive and industrial markets. American Fibers & Yarns began as Phillips Fibers Corp., ...