There are two approaches to getting into 3D printing. One, you go with the “buy the cheap thing first” axiom. Pick a bestselling cheap 3D printer and see if it’s meant for you. This applies to hobbyists, DIYers, and casual 3D printing enthusiasts. Two, and this is where things get … Read more
3D printer bed cleaning is one of the most overlooked areas of the overall maintenance of a 3D printer. Many users feel that a couple of sweeps with an alcohol wipe cuts it. Unfortunately, that’s not true. Cleaning a 3D printer bed requires a bit more effort so that you … Read more
Much of what you learn in school stays with you for life. So, it’s no surprise that schools, colleges, and other educational institutes around the world are trying to improve what the humble classroom can offer to their pupils. In addition to new and thrilling ways of pedagogy, there’s something … Read more
Resin 3D printing or stereolithography is like an elder sibling of filament-based 3D printers. It uses a light source to turn synthetic polymer into hardened plastic. It’s used by 3D printer professionals and enthusiasts to get high resolution and accuracy, smooth finishing, and intricate detailing in their models. Of course, … Read more
The advantage of having a 3D printer at home or school is that it can foster creativity. It is appreciable that you have decided to own one. Thankfully, 3D printing technology has improved phenomenally over the past decade. Today, the best 3D printers for beginners are capable of doing a … Read more
It’s now easy and affordable to buy a 3D printer for beginners thanks to the advancement in the field of additive manufacturing. An entry-level 3D printer that cost upwards of $5,000 in 2007 now retails at around $300 in the United States. The influx of new manufacturers that develop high-quality, … Read more
Aiming for high-quality 3D prints? Pay attention to your nozzle. Keep it clean, unclogged, and sharp. This is the advice you get almost everywhere. Yet it’s also the most cumbersome maintenance job in an FDM 3D printer. How to do it effectively, what tools to use, and how often are … Read more
Some days you are satisfied with however your 3D printer prints your model out. Some days, you aim for better quality. For projects that are close to your heart, you want to get everything right. You could do everything right: upgraded filament or resin, optimal printer settings, peer-reviewed slicer design, … Read more
A 3D printer is akin to a magic machine that never stops surprising us with its creations. Yet, like us, it also has its fair share of bad days. Bouts of random 3d printing problems, occasional failures, streaks of poor performances, or just an overall dull week. Who’s to blame, … Read more
3D printing as a vocation is in vogue right now. On one hand, you have enthusiasts who do it as a hobby because they are passionate about it. On the other, there are professional 3D printers who have turned the vocation into a side gig. Who wouldn’t like having a … Read more