: For industrial applications like injection molding or large-scale FGF (Fused Granular Fabrication) 3D printing, pellets are the most scalable material due to their stable resin behavior and forgiving processing window. Environmental Impact and Sustainability
: Filaments can be 4 to 5 times more expensive than the raw pellets because of the added processing steps of extrusion and spooling.
PLA is often chosen for its eco-friendly profile compared to petroleum-based plastics like ABS.