Royalties for 3D Printed Products | $13 PCTG aka TUFF Filament | Slant 3D Podcast 141

Get 1000 3D Printers for your Business: https://www.slantpod.com/ 3D printing is about to get a lot cheaper — and a lot fairer for designers. In this episode of the Slant 3D Podcast, we break down why we believe PCTG (now called TU) can realistically reach $13 per kilogram, how Tangled Filament is approaching cost reduction without sacrificing reliability, and why material pricing has been artificially high for years. We also dive into Teleport Catalog, a new approach to selling 3D printed products that protects designer IP by never distributing files at all. Instead of selling STL licenses that can be copied, leaked, or abused, Catalog allows designers to keep full control while sellers earn by selling prints — not files. Along the way, we talk about why PETG and ABS are likely dead ends long-term, why scalable manufacturing matters more than hobby workflows, and why the future of 3D printing looks far more optimistic than most people realize. If you care about affordable materials, protecting designers, or building real businesses with 3D printing, this episode is for you. 00:00 What Is the Slant 3D Podcast? 00:22 Was the Olympic Promo Made With 3D Printing? 02:18 Can PCTG Filament Really Reach $13 per Kilogram? 03:11 What Is “Tough” Filament? 05:10 How Does Slant 3D Lower Filament Costs? 07:19 Why Is Filament So Expensive Today? 10:33 Why Not TPU, ABS, or PETG? 13:17 Why Choose PCTG Over Other Materials? 15:10 Who Is Making Tough Filament? 17:53 What Is Teleport Catalog? 19:25 How Does Teleport Stop STL File Theft? 22:11 Are 3D Printed Products More Valuable Than Files? 24:33 How Do Designers Get Paid in Teleport Catalog? 29:06 How Big Is Slant 3D’s Print Farm? 32:30 Is the World Actually Getting Better? 54:21 Final Thoughts on Tough Filament & Teleport Check Out Our Other Channels Slant POD: @SlantPrintOnDemand (3D Printing Business Tips) Tangled: @TangledTesting (3D Printing Materials & Testing) 🔗 OTHER LINKS 🔗 Get Affordable High-Quality Filament: https://tinyurl.com/bdcjjc9m Our Partner Designer: https://tinyurl.com/4aaz74pu Try Shapr3D (Use Code: Slant3d for 10% OFF): https://tinyurl.com/pc2r8wcv About Slant 3D 🏭 High-Volume 3D Printing: Scalability Meets Flexibility Slant 3D's Large-Scale 3D Print Farms utilize 1000's of FDM 3D printers working 24/7 to offer limitless scalability and unparalleled flexibility. Whether it's 100 or 100,000 parts, our system can handle it reliably, while still allowing for real-time design updates, ensuring products evolve with the times. This adaptability is key in today's fast-paced world. 🌿 Sustainable Manufacturing: Eco-Friendly Efficiency Embrace a system that drastically reduces carbon emissions by eliminating carbon-intensive steps in the supply chain, such as global shipping and warehousing. Our approach minimizes this footprint, offering a more sustainable manufacturing option. ⚙️ Digital Warehouses: Parts On-Demand Think of print farms as a "Digital Warehouse", meaning we can store your parts digitally on a server rather than physically on a shelf. parts are available on-demand, reducing the need for extensive physical inventory. Produced by Geometry Media #3DPrintingManufacturing #ProductEngineering #DesignForProduction #3DPrinting #Slant3D #3DPrintingPodcast #Filament #PCTG #ToughFilament #Teleport #DesignForManufacturing #PrintOnDemand #3DPrintingBusiness