FDM 3D printers have been around since the late 1980s, and they’re the most commonly used and most affordable 3D printers for hobbyists. There’s many different types now, from standard Cartesian printers ... Read more
Key 3D Printing Stats Stats About the History of 3D Printing For its relatively short history, 3D printing has garnered some impressive feats. It seemed almost immediately in its young life it ... Read more
If you own a 3D printer, then, chances are, you’ve heard the scary rumors that they spread toxic fumes into the air. But is this true? Do 3D printers emit dangerous fumes? ... Read more
Nowadays, even $200 3D printers produce quality miniatures, an intriguing proposition for tabletop gamers and D&D fans wanting to expand their collection from the comfort of their own homes. But does 3D ... Read more
You may be confused: how many miniatures, or larger resin prints, can you get out of a bottle of resin? Well, it depends. But, I’ve created a calculator to help you estimate, ... Read more
If you own or plan to buy a 3D printer, you may be wondering how much electricity does a 3D printer use? As energy prices increase, we’re more conscious than ever of ... Read more
A factory-fresh spool of filament promises possibilities, but eyeing it up doesn’t really give you a sense of how much you can print with 1 kg of filament, or how long it ... Read more
Printing overnight is not safe, and virtually all manufacturers advise against it. It involves the risk of fire and electrical hazards, fume intoxication, and failed prints from mechanical failure and filament running ... Read more
3D printing has a lot of uses outside of the decorative or fun things we all start with. From rapid prototyping in the automotive industry to 3D printing living tissue, the additive ... Read more
Extruder clicking or slipping can be one of the most frustrating 3D printing issues to troubleshoot. The key is to pay close attention to any other symptoms happening alongside the clicking or ... Read more
Filament grinding is when the teeth in the gears of your extruder strip material from your filament as it’s fed through- causing it to come out shredded and broken. Filament grinding can ... Read more
A calibration cube is a tool with known dimensions designed to test the printing accuracy of a 3D printer. If you print an XYZ calibration cube and it ends up with the ... Read more
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