xTool and Snapmaker: A Potential Collaboration in the Works?
Recent online discussions have sparked speculation about a possible partnership between xTool and Snapmaker, two prominent names in the multifunctional fabrication arena.
Recent online discussions have sparked speculation about a possible partnership between xTool and Snapmaker, two prominent names in the multifunctional fabrication arena.
Bambu Lab has rolled out a major update to its 3D printing software with the release of BambuStudio 2.0, promising a smoother, smarter, and more intuitive experience for makers—especially those using dual extrusion setups.
When I bought my first spool of 3D printing filament, I thought I was all set. I had the printer, the slicer software, and a model ready to go. I grabbed a random spool of PLA from Amazon (it was cheap and blue—what more could I want?) and hit print.
In this article, I want to share the biggest blunders I encountered in my early 3D printing days, so you can skip the frustration and jump straight to successful prints. Here are the top 10 mistakes I made—and how you can avoid them.
If you’ve ever looked at a weird little plastic doodad and thought, “Wait… someone made that with a printer?” — you’re not alone. That’s exactly how I felt the first time I stumbled into the magical world of 3D printing. And let me tell you… once you go 3D, there’s no going back!
Layer lines are an inherent aspect of many 3D printing technologies—especially Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)—where each pass of extruded filament creates visible “steps” on the surface.
In a move that brings fresh creativity to home organization, software developer Nicolas Mattia has unveiled Skapa, a web-based tool that enables users to create and customize 3D-printable accessories for the popular IKEA Skadis pegboard.
A newly introduced foldable, portable 3D printer has captured the spotlight by earning an iF Design Award, one of the most prestigious honors in the design industry.
Formlabs, a leading 3D printing technology company, has announced the release of the Form Cure (2nd Gen), an advanced post-processing station designed to streamline and improve the curing process for resin 3D prints
Prusa Research has introduced a new, user-friendly “Easy Print” feature that allows makers to manage and monitor 3D print jobs directly from their smartphones or tablets.
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