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Watch: How Filament for 3D Printing is Made

We follow PLA filament from its humble beginnings as corn in Nebraska all the way to China for processing.

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If you have a 3D printer, you might have thought about how your printer works, but have you thought about how the filament got made? Starting with corn in a field in Nebraska, PLA filament makes the journey all the way around the world to China before returning Stateside and ending up in your printer.

We sent our host Andy all over the world to follow the process of turning corn into PLA, and you can watch along below:

3D printing has taken the world by storm, offering fast and easy ways to create everything from figures to PC cases. We've got plenty of guides on both our YouTube channel and Micro Center News to make the most of your 3D printer, including set-up walkthroughs. If you're ready to jump into 3D printing, stop by your local Micro Center. Our knowledgeable staff will be more than happy to help find the 3D printer that is right for your needs.

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