3D Printing Basics: A Guide to Modern Materials and Processes
If you are a beginner to 3d printing then this is the guide for you. We break down what is 3d printing? The processes of a 3d print and more.
If you are a beginner to 3d printing then this is the guide for you. We break down what is 3d printing? The processes of a 3d print and more.
Your 3D printer has always made noise. The whirring fans, the buzzing motors, the rhythmic shuffle of the print head moving back and forth. Most people tune it out. But researchers think that sound could actually be useful data. A concept gaining traction in the research space suggests that 3D printer noise could become “speed-aware,”…
Multi-color 3D printing has always felt just out of reach. Too expensive, too complicated, or both. ELEGOO’s new CANVAS system for the Centauri Carbon might be the thing that finally changes that. The headline number is £38 on pre-order. That’s it. For a four-color upgrade. Most comparable systems cost several times that, and some require…
If you’ve been waiting for a resin printer that goes big without cutting corners, this might be the one worth paying attention to. ELEGOO just announced the Jupiter 2, a large-format resin printer aimed squarely at creators who need serious build space and don’t want to compromise on quality to get it. If you are…
California’s proposed 3D printed gun laws could impact more than just firearms. Here’s what makers and hobbyists need to know before the rules take effect.
Bambu Lab unveils the X2D 3D printer with dual nozzles, heated chamber, and AI monitoring. Here’s what makes it a game-changer for makers.
Sovol looks like it is finally stepping into the multi-color 3D printing space after teasing a new machine on social media this week. The company shared a dark silhouette image alongside the words “multi-filament” and “multi-color,” giving the 3D printing community an early glimpse at what could be one of its most important launches yet….
Adding realistic surface detail to 3D models has traditionally been a nightmare for creators. Between UV mapping, texture baking, and navigating complex external software, the learning curve is often enough to stall any project. However, a new tool called BumpMesh is changing the game by making 3D texturing accessible, fast, and—dare we say—fun. Here is…
Clear the clutter with the best 3D printed desk accessories of 2026. From Gridfinity bins to cable management, discover functional STL files to organize your workspace.
Is carbon fiber 3D printing worth the cost? Discover when to use CF-PLA vs. CF-Nylon, the best high-strength filaments, and the hardware upgrades you need.
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