Your TPU 3D Printing Questions Answered

by Markforged | Mar 3, 2023

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TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane) filament, a type of TPE (Thermoplastic Elastomer), creates additive manufacturing applications for strong, flexible and rubber-like parts. Learn about the new capabilities of this 3D printing material and how to utilize it to its fullest potential.

What is TPU 3D printing? TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane) filament, a type of TPE (Thermoplastic Elastomer), is unique amongst widely available 3D printing materials.

Unlike stiff composite parts that are replacing aluminum in factories, 3D printing with TPU filament applies the many benefits of additive manufacturing to a different category of parts: strong, flexible, rubber-like parts.

Interested in learning more about the manufacturing potential of this unique 3D printing filament? Read this article for a rundown of 3D printing with TPU.

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