[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":322},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-post-from-prototype-to-small-batch-production":3,"blog-posts":18},{"slug":4,"category":5,"date":6,"description":7,"image":8,"readTime":9,"tags":10,"title":16,"bodyHtml":17},"from-prototype-to-small-batch-production","Business","2026-10-13","When an FDM batch beats injection moulding, how to keep reorders consistent, checking a first article, bulk pricing and planning a production run.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Ffrom-prototype-to-small-batch-production.png","7 min read",[11,12,13,14,15],"small batch","production","bulk","reorders","prototyping","From Prototype to Small-Batch Production with FDM","\u003Cp>Your prototype works. Now you need 20, 50 or 200 of them. For many parts, the next step is not an injection mould. It is a small batch printed on the same machines, to the same settings, as the prototype you already tested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This guide covers when an FDM batch makes sense and when moulding wins, how to keep parts consistent across reorders, and what to plan before you commit to a run.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"when-an-fdm-batch-makes-sense\">When an FDM Batch Makes Sense\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>FDM batches make sense when volumes are low, the design may still change, and you can't justify the cost and lead time of a mould. Small-batch printing is ideal for tens to a few hundred units.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ctable>\n  \u003Cthead>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Cth>Factor\u003C\u002Fth>\u003Cth>FDM small batch\u003C\u002Fth>\u003Cth>Injection moulding\u003C\u002Fth>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003C\u002Fthead>\n  \u003Ctbody>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Upfront cost\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>None. You pay per part\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Tooling is a large upfront investment\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Time to first part\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Days\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Typically weeks to make and test a mould\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Design changes\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Edit the file and reprint\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Changing the tool is slow and costly\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Cost per part\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Roughly flat, with quantity discounts\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Very low once the tool is paid for\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Best volume\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Tens to a few hundred\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Thousands and up\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Surface\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Visible layer lines\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Smooth, moulded finish\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003C\u002Ftbody>\n\u003C\u002Ftable>\n\u003Cp>The crossover point depends on the part. A small, simple part may be worth moulding at a few thousand units. A large, complex part with low volumes may never be. A good habit is to print the pilot run, sell or test it, and only invest in tooling once the design has stopped changing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"parts-that-suit-an-fdm-batch\">Parts that suit an FDM batch\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>Brackets, clips, spacers and mounts\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Enclosures and housings for electronics\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Jigs and fixtures for a production line\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Spare and replacement parts, printed on demand\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Pilot and launch runs before a mould is ordered\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"parts-that-usually-don-t\">Parts that usually don't\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>High volumes of small, simple parts, where moulding is far cheaper per piece\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Parts that need a smooth, glossy moulded surface straight off the tool\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Parts needing tolerances tighter than FDM's typical ±0.2–0.5 mm everywhere\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Food-contact items for commercial or long-term use, where moulding with certified materials is the safer route\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"start-with-one-piece\">Start With One Piece\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Before printing a batch, order one piece first at the normal price. This first article is the part you measure, fit and test before committing to the run. It is the cheapest insurance you can buy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Check your first article against a short list:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Col>\n  \u003Cli>Critical dimensions, measured against your drawing\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Fit with the mating parts, screws or PCB\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Strength in real use: drop it, load it, flex it\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Colour and surface, under the light it will be seen in\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Anything that took effort to assemble or would slow down a batch\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Fol>\n\u003Cp>If you can't check it in person, ask us for photos and a dimension check of the finished print before it leaves us. If something needs to change, edit the file and re-quote. Our free file check looks at wall thickness, tolerances, clearances, orientation and supports before printing, so most problems are flagged before the first print.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"keeping-every-batch-consistent\">Keeping Every Batch Consistent\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Consistency comes from changing as little as possible between runs. We print on a single printer family, and the settings we quote with are the settings we print with. Every piece in a batch is printed to the same settings on the same machines, so colour and dimensions stay consistent from the first unit to the last.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You can help keep reorders identical:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Keep the same file.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Reorder a paid job from your order page at today's price, as long as the model file is still on file. You don't need to re-upload or re-configure anything.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Use the file library.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Signing in with Google adds order history and a file library, so you can re-quote a part months later without digging for the file.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Version your files.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Put a version number in the file name (bracket-v3.step) and only change it when the design changes.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Note the material and colour.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Colour can vary slightly between filament batches, which is normal for FDM. If colour match matters across runs, tell us when you reorder.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"pricing-a-batch\">Pricing a Batch\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Quantity discounts apply automatically in your live quote as the number of copies grows, so you can see the per-unit price for different quantities straight away on the \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fcreate\">quote page\u003C\u002Fa>. For larger runs or repeat orders, message us on Telegram to discuss a better rate. Batch printing many copies of the same model is more efficient, and we're happy to work out pricing for it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Payment is a 50% PayNow deposit to start production, with the balance on completion, or 100% upfront. Companies and agencies can pay by purchase order, and we issue itemised quotations and invoices. We're registered on Vendors@Gov and SAP Ariba; see our \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fbusiness\">business page\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"planning-the-run\">Planning the Run\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"timeline\">Timeline\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Most orders are ready within 24–48 hours of approval, but larger batches depend on our live production queue. Share your deadline when you ask for a quote and we'll agree a realistic schedule with you upfront. If a date is tight, a rush surcharge may apply, always agreed before you pay. If we can't hit the date, we'll say so before you pay anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"assembly-labelling-and-packing\">Assembly, labelling and packing\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>If your batch is made of several printed parts, we can assemble them. We can also label parts and pack and deliver the order straight to your own client. Tell us what you need when you ask for a quote, so it is priced in from the start.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"confidential-designs\">Confidential designs\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Many small-batch jobs are for startups with an unreleased product. We sign an NDA on request before you share your files.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"delivery\">Delivery\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>We deliver batches anywhere in Singapore, or you can collect free from our workshop in Woodlands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"if-something-is-wrong\">If something is wrong\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>If any part in your order is wrong or defective, report it from your order page within 30 days of collection or delivery, with a photo if you can. We reprint it free, or refund you if a reprint won't put it right. The full policy is on our \u003Ca href=\"\u002Freturns\">returns page\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"a-simple-production-checklist\">A Simple Production Checklist\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>Design frozen, with a version number in the file name\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Material chosen for the real use, not just the prototype\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>One piece ordered first and checked against your drawing\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Critical dimensions written down and shared with us\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Quantity and deadline confirmed, with a schedule agreed upfront\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Assembly, labelling and packing needs listed on the quote request\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>NDA signed if the design is confidential\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>File kept on file for one-click reorders\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>For more on running short production with us, see \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fuse-cases\u002Fsmall-batch\">small-batch manufacturing\u003C\u002Fa> and \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fuse-cases\u002Fbulk\">bulk and batch printing\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"quick-faq\">Quick FAQ\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"how-many-parts-can-you-print-in-one-batch\">How many parts can you print in one batch?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>From a few dozen to several hundred identical parts, depending on size and material. For very large runs we agree a production schedule with you upfront.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"can-i-test-one-before-ordering-the-batch\">Can I test one before ordering the batch?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Yes. Order one piece first at the normal price, check it, then order the rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"will-a-reorder-in-six-months-match-the-first-batch\">Will a reorder in six months match the first batch?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>We print on the same machines with the same settings, and reorders use your saved file. Slight colour variation between filament batches is normal for FDM, so tell us if colour match is critical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"when-should-i-switch-to-injection-moulding\">When should I switch to injection moulding?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>When the design has stopped changing and volumes reach the thousands. Until then, printing is usually faster to start and cheaper overall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cblockquote>Ready to turn a prototype into a batch? Upload the file and compare prices across quantities. \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fcreate\">Get an instant quote\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fblockquote>",[19,29,39,52,65,75,86,96,109,119,128,130,138,149,158,167,180,191,202,208,217,227,234,244,256,263,272,280,290,300,307,315],{"slug":20,"category":5,"date":6,"description":21,"image":22,"readTime":23,"tags":24,"title":28},"3d-printing-for-classrooms-and-med-tech-prototyping","What FDM printing does well for schools and med-tech R&D: teaching models, class sets, device enclosures, rigs and fixtures, and ordering via Vendors@Gov.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002F3d-printing-for-classrooms-and-med-tech-prototyping.png","6 min read",[25,26,15,27],"education","med-tech","Vendors@Gov","3D Printing for Classrooms and Med-Tech Prototyping",{"slug":30,"category":5,"date":6,"description":31,"image":32,"readTime":23,"tags":33,"title":38},"3d-printing-for-government-schools-and-companies","Buying 3D printing for an agency, school or company: Vendors@Gov, SAP Ariba IDs, POs, itemised quotes and invoices, deposits, tracking and reorders.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002F3d-printing-for-government-schools-and-companies.png",[34,27,35,36,37],"procurement","SAP Ariba","business","schools","3D Printing for Government, Schools and Companies in Singapore",{"slug":40,"category":41,"date":6,"description":42,"image":43,"readTime":44,"tags":45,"title":51},"3d-printing-in-singapore-courses-services-how-to-get-started","Guides","Where to learn 3D printing in Singapore, what local print services can do, and when to buy your own printer, from free NLB workshops to industrial parts.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002F3d-printing-in-singapore-courses-services-how-to-get-started.png","8 min read",[46,47,48,49,50],"beginners","courses","3D printing service","Singapore","industrial","3D Printing in Singapore: Courses, Services and How to Get Started",{"slug":53,"category":41,"date":54,"description":55,"image":56,"readTime":57,"tags":58,"title":63,"updated_at":64},"3d-printing-infill-explained","2026-05-09","Infill controls a print's strength, weight, print time and cost. A material-by-material guide to infill percentage and patterns, with a quick-reference table.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002F3d-printing-infill-explained.png","9 min read",[59,60,61,62],"infill","strength","cost saving","design tips","3D Printing Infill Explained: How Much Do You Really Need?","2026-08-22T00:00:00Z",{"slug":66,"category":41,"date":6,"description":67,"image":68,"readTime":23,"tags":69,"title":74},"cheap-vs-reliable-3d-printing-the-real-cost","The cheapest quote isn't always the cheapest print. How reprints, failed fits, delays and your own time add up, and how to keep the total down.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fcheap-vs-reliable-3d-printing-the-real-cost.png",[70,71,72,73],"pricing","reliability","reprints","value","Cheap vs Reliable 3D Printing: The Real Cost of a Print",{"slug":76,"category":41,"date":6,"description":77,"image":78,"readTime":44,"tags":79,"title":85},"designing-jigs-and-fixtures-for-fdm","How to design 3D-printed jigs, fixtures and soft jaws: material choice, clearances, 3-2-1 location, dowels, inserts and getting them printed fast.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fdesigning-jigs-and-fixtures-for-fdm.png",[80,81,82,83,84],"jigs","fixtures","design","functional parts","materials","Designing Jigs and Fixtures for FDM 3D Printing",{"slug":87,"category":41,"date":6,"description":88,"image":89,"readTime":23,"tags":90,"title":95},"fdm-design-reference-tolerances-clearances-walls","Reference tables for FDM design: tolerances, hole undersize, press, slip and snap fits, wall thickness, threads, build size and material heat limits.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Ffdm-design-reference-tolerances-clearances-walls.png",[82,91,92,93,94],"tolerances","clearances","wall thickness","threads","FDM Design Reference: Tolerances, Clearances and Wall Thickness",{"slug":97,"category":98,"date":99,"description":100,"image":101,"readTime":9,"tags":102,"title":108,"updated_at":64},"fdm-vs-resin-3d-printing-which-to-choose","Materials","2026-05-27","FDM and resin (SLA) printing produce very different results. Compare strength, detail, cost and use cases to pick the right process for your project.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Ffdm-vs-resin-3d-printing-which-to-choose.png",[103,104,105,106,107],"FDM","resin","SLA","comparison","detail","FDM vs Resin 3D Printing: Which Should You Choose?",{"slug":110,"category":41,"date":6,"description":111,"image":112,"readTime":9,"tags":113,"title":118},"fdm-vs-sla-vs-sls-vs-mjf-vs-metal-singapore","A decision table for choosing between FDM, SLA, SLS, MJF and metal 3D printing in Singapore, plus what to ask a provider for each process.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Ffdm-vs-sla-vs-sls-vs-mjf-vs-metal-singapore.png",[114,103,115,116,117],"processes","SLS","MJF","metal printing","FDM vs SLA vs SLS vs MJF vs Metal: Which 3D Printing Process?",{"slug":120,"category":41,"date":6,"description":121,"image":122,"readTime":23,"tags":123,"title":127},"free-file-check-before-you-print","Every file gets a free human check before printing. What we look at, how to flag critical dimensions, the tweaks we suggest and how to send revisions.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Ffree-file-check-before-you-print.png",[124,125,91,126],"file check","design for FDM","file prep","Our Free File Check: What We Look At Before You Print",{"slug":4,"category":5,"date":6,"description":7,"image":8,"readTime":9,"tags":129,"title":16},[11,12,13,14,15],{"slug":131,"category":41,"date":6,"description":132,"image":133,"readTime":9,"tags":134,"title":137},"functional-vs-visual-3d-prints","A part that has to work and a part that has to look good need different materials, orientation and settings. Here's what changes and what to tell us.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Ffunctional-vs-visual-3d-prints.png",[83,135,84,136],"display models","orientation","Functional vs Visual 3D Prints: What Changes and How to Tell Us",{"slug":139,"category":41,"date":140,"description":141,"image":142,"readTime":143,"tags":144,"title":147,"updated_at":148},"how-much-does-3d-printing-cost-in-singapore","2026-05-20","What 3D printing actually costs in Singapore — real material rates, the minimum order and delivery fee, plus two worked examples, so you know what to expect.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-much-does-3d-printing-cost-in-singapore.png","12 min read",[70,145,49,146,46],"cost","quote","How Much Does 3D Printing Cost in Singapore?","2026-07-31T00:00:00Z",{"slug":150,"category":41,"date":6,"description":151,"image":152,"readTime":23,"tags":153,"title":157},"how-ordering-works-upload-quote-pay-track","Our order flow step by step: an instant slicer-based quote, what drives the price, what a person checks, PayNow payment and tracking on your order page.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-ordering-works-upload-quote-pay-track.png",[154,70,155,156],"ordering","PayNow","order tracking","How Ordering Works: Upload, Quote, Pay and Track",{"slug":159,"category":41,"date":160,"description":161,"image":162,"readTime":44,"tags":163,"title":166,"updated_at":64},"how-strong-are-3d-printed-parts","2026-05-23","Can 3D-printed parts handle real loads? Learn what determines strength — material, infill, walls and orientation — and how to design parts that hold up.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-strong-are-3d-printed-parts.png",[60,164,59,136,165],"durability","engineering","How Strong Are 3D-Printed Parts?",{"slug":168,"category":41,"date":169,"description":170,"image":171,"readTime":172,"tags":173,"title":179},"how-to-3d-print-your-fyp-or-school-project","2026-09-30","Getting an FYP prototype, D&T coursework piece or architecture model 3D printed in Singapore: file prep, scale, keeping costs down and meeting deadlines.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-to-3d-print-your-fyp-or-school-project.png","4 min read",[174,175,176,177,178],"FYP","coursework","architecture models","school projects","budget","How to 3D Print Your FYP, Coursework or Architecture Model in Singapore",{"slug":181,"category":41,"date":169,"description":182,"image":183,"readTime":172,"tags":184,"title":190},"how-to-convert-step-to-stl","Convert STEP to STL in Fusion 360, SolidWorks, Onshape or FreeCAD with the right tolerance settings, or skip it and upload the STEP file directly.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-to-convert-step-to-stl.png",[185,186,187,188,189],"STEP","STL","CAD","file format","export","How to Convert STEP to STL (and When You Don’t Need To)",{"slug":192,"category":41,"date":169,"description":193,"image":194,"readTime":195,"tags":196,"title":201},"how-to-get-a-makerworld-model-printed-in-singapore","No 3D printer? Paste a MakerWorld, Printables or Thingiverse link and get it printed in Singapore. How to pick the file, check the licence and choose a material.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-to-get-a-makerworld-model-printed-in-singapore.png","5 min read",[197,198,199,200,46],"MakerWorld","Printables","Thingiverse","licence","How to Get a MakerWorld, Printables or Thingiverse Model Printed in Singapore",{"slug":203,"category":41,"date":169,"description":204,"image":205,"readTime":172,"tags":206,"title":207},"how-to-get-something-3d-printed-in-singapore","Getting something 3D printed in Singapore from start to finish: getting a file, choosing a material, cost, ordering, payment and collection or delivery.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-to-get-something-3d-printed-in-singapore.png",[46,48,49,84,70],"How to Get Something 3D Printed in Singapore: A Step-by-Step Guide",{"slug":209,"category":41,"date":210,"description":211,"image":212,"readTime":23,"tags":213,"title":216},"how-to-prepare-stl-files-for-3d-printing","2025-03-28","Everything you need to know about exporting, checking, and fixing STL files before sending them for 3D printing. Avoid common mistakes that cause failed prints.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-to-prepare-stl-files-for-3d-printing.png",[186,214,46,215],"file preparation","3MF","How to Prepare STL Files for 3D Printing: A Beginner's Guide",{"slug":218,"category":5,"date":6,"description":219,"image":220,"readTime":23,"tags":221,"title":226},"how-we-keep-prints-on-time-and-on-spec","Honest dates from a live calendar, a hand check on every file, order page updates and a free reprint within 30 days. What we do, and what we don't promise.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-we-keep-prints-on-time-and-on-spec.png",[222,223,224,225],"quality","turnaround","reprint guarantee","communication","How We Keep Prints On Time and On Spec",{"slug":228,"category":41,"date":6,"description":229,"image":230,"readTime":23,"tags":231,"title":233},"iterating-a-part-v1-v2-v3-with-fdm","Running a prototype loop with FDM: what each version should test, which material to use, and what to change when a part doesn't fit or breaks.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fiterating-a-part-v1-v2-v3-with-fdm.png",[15,125,84,232],"iteration","Iterating a Part with FDM: v1, v2, v3",{"slug":235,"category":41,"date":169,"description":236,"image":237,"readTime":172,"tags":238,"title":243},"lithophanes-guide-choosing-the-right-photo","How 3D-printed lithophanes work, which photos turn out best, sizes and prices in Singapore, and how to light and display one.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Flithophanes-guide-choosing-the-right-photo.png",[239,240,241,242],"lithophane","gifts","photo","PLA","Lithophanes: What They Are and How to Choose the Right Photo",{"slug":245,"category":98,"date":246,"description":247,"image":248,"readTime":172,"tags":249,"title":255},"outdoor-3d-prints-choosing-the-right-material","2025-04-10","Not all 3D printing materials survive outdoors. Learn which filaments handle UV, rain, and heat — and which ones will warp, fade, or crack.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Foutdoor-3d-prints-choosing-the-right-material.png",[250,251,252,253,254],"outdoor","ASA","PETG","UV resistance","weathering","Outdoor 3D Prints: Choosing the Right Material for Sun and Rain",{"slug":257,"category":98,"date":258,"description":259,"image":260,"readTime":195,"tags":261,"title":262},"pla-vs-petg-which-material-should-you-choose","2025-03-15","A practical comparison of PLA and PETG — the two most popular FDM materials. 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