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Topic: 3D Printing Materials Survey. Help me out for a grad school project!

Hi Everyone!
My name is Tony, and I'm a Ph.D. student studying bioplastics at The University of Tennessee and Oak Ridge National Lab. I'm currently trying to collect some data regarding 3D printing materials, and peoples opinions on material recycling and bio-based resins. Would those of you who own or use 3D printers (FDM/FFF) be willing to fill out this 10 question survey for me? Also, I'd be stoked if you could share this with other 3D printing enthusiasts you know at any level (hobbyist to professional). All of your responses are anonymous!

surveymonkey com/s/VW7QS8H --  Sorry, I couldn't post the actual link, but I'm not spamming.

Also - not in the survey and to keep the thread alive - what are your opinions on the odor of some printing plastics? Would you use a material that smelled like wood, or slightly like a campfire, after it was printed? What about flexible/rubbery materials?

Thanks everyone!

-Tony

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Re: 3D Printing Materials Survey. Help me out for a grad school project!

check out 3dhubs.com for student discount event on 3d printing

Solidoodle 2 with Deluxe kit cover & glass bed with heater. and 2nd board SD2 used not 3rd and alum platform not installed yet still wood. also need cooling fan installed to board. use Repetier Host couple vers. Slic3r also have all free ware STL programs

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Re: 3D Printing Materials Survey. Help me out for a grad school project!

Thought I'd share the results so far (auto-updating link) if anyone is interested!

surveymonkey com/results/SM-Q5ZCTQVV

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Re: 3D Printing Materials Survey. Help me out for a grad school project!

n2ri wrote:

check out 3dhubs.com for student discount event on 3d printing

Thanks, and this site has some awesome trends/visuals! Appreciate the link!