What is 3d printing?

3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, creates physical objects from digital designs by depositing materials (Filament) layer by layer. This process contrasts with traditional manufacturing methods, which typically involve removing material from a solid block. 3D printers use a variety of materials, including plastics, metals, and even ceramics, and can create complex geometries that would be difficult or impossible to produce with conventional techniques.

Filament: PLA (polylactic acid) filament is primarily made from fermented plant starch, typically corn, but also including sugarcane, cassava, or sugar beet pulp. This starch is broken down and fermented to produce lactic acid, which is then polymerized into PLA. The process involves a few key steps: fermenting plant sugars into lactic acid, then polymerizing the lactic acid into PLA, and finally extruding the PLA into a filament for 3D printing

Filament: PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) is a durable, versatile thermoplastic commonly used in 3D printing and various other applications. It's known for its balance of strength, flexibility, and ease of printing, often described as a good middle ground between PLA and ABS.