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Bambu Lab Discontinued PETG HF: What to Use Instead in 2026
Bambu Lab quietly phased out PETG HF in most colors and replaced it with a reformulated PETG Basic. Here is what actually changed, why your old profile will not drop in cleanly, and the best high-speed PETG alternatives to switch to right now.
|6 min read
Josh Holtzclaw
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PFAS Is Coming for Your Filament Shelf: What the 2026 EU Ban Means for 3D Printing
The EU is finalizing the largest chemical restriction in its history, and it touches 3D printing filament more than most hobbyists realize. Here is what PFAS means for your spools, which materials are most at risk, and what to watch for through 2029.
|8 min read
Josh Holtzclaw
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Why Filament Prices Just Surged in 2026: Tariffs, Shortages, and How to Keep Printing Affordably
Filament prices jumped as much as 59% in 2026. Here is what is driving it (tariffs, supply crunches, TPU shortages) and the practical moves that keep your cost-per-print low.
|7 min read
Josh Holtzclaw