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3D Printing · 2026-03-10 · 5 min

Why Cooperative 3D Printing Is the Future of Local Manufacturing

Distributed manufacturing powered by maker cooperatives is reshaping how communities produce goods. Here's how 3D3D is building that future in Atlantic Canada.

Materials · 2026-03-12 · 7 min

Material Guide: PLA vs PETG vs TPU — Choosing the Right Filament

Each material has trade-offs. PLA for precision, PETG for durability, TPU for flex. We break down when to use each and what it costs.

Community · 2026-03-15 · 4 min

Building a 50+ Maker Network Across Atlantic Canada

From Moncton to Halifax, St. John's to Charlottetown — how we recruited and onboarded makers across four provinces.