Is It Safe to Leave a 3D Printer Unattended? (Spoiler: Sometimes… But Not Always)
3D printing is safe, but, leaving a 3D printer unattended comes with a few important risks.
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Bambu Lab Quietly Testing Filametrics: A New Way to Track Filament and Organize Your Prints
Bambu Lab appears to be testing a new tool that could make managing 3D printing projects a whole lot easier.
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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.
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Bambu Lab Unveils BambuStudio 2.0: A Smarter Slicer for Dual Extrusion and Streamlined Printing
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.
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Which Filament For 3d Printing? 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Buying My First Spool
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.
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Top 10 Mistakes I Made as a 3D Printing Beginner (So You Don’t Have To)
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.
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What Is 3D Printing? A Beginner-Friendly Guide From Someone Who Fell in Love With It
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!
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The Best Ways To Reduce Layer Lines in 3D Prints
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.
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“Skapa” Web App Lets Makers Design Custom IKEA Skadis Accessories for 3D Prnting
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.
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Foldable, Portable 3D Printer Wins iF Design Award, Sets a New Standard for On-the-Go Fabrication
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.
