If you enjoy printing 3D miniatures, then you’ll already know that there are a few things you need to consider when looking for the best printer: cost and quality. There’s more to printing off a miniature than just popping the material in and waiting for your perfect little figure to come out. But even if you’re just getting… Read More »
I am sure we can all agree that 3D printers are awesome. I mean we have a machine that create just about anything you want, and can do it fairly easily. However, one thing I rarely see in the growing personal 3D printer industry is a printer that sets itself apart from the others. Most of them are pretty similar… Read More »
The X-Carve is a 3D carving machine that can handle a variety of materials. It’s a versatile machine that’s built with quality parts and comes at a great price. Whether you’re a beginner hobbyist who wants to dabble in the world of 3D carving or you’re a seasoned professional with a lot of experience in AutoCAD, you’ll enjoy… Read More »
Having a high-quality computer-aided drafting solution is critical for design, manufacturing, learning, and much more. Whether you’re a student or a professional, you need a tool like Fusion 360 vs Inventor that enables you to do the work you need to do. As a hobbyist or a small business on a budget, you may also need a solution… Read More »
If you’re looking at CNC – computer numerical control machine – you’ve probably come across the X-Carve and the Shapeoko. Both work in a similar way, and they’re both designed to be used at home by smaller businesses or by hobbyists. Coming in at under $2,000, they’re a good choice for those wanting to dip their toes into… Read More »
When you take the plunge into 3D printing, it’s easy to get caught up in the machinery. It’s the most obvious aspect of the whole process, and there are almost as many choices as there are possible projects – but, choosing your hardware is not the ultimate destination of your 3D printing journey. That distinction goes to finding… Read More »
One of the biggest factors in the adoption rate of new technology is how easily people can adapt to it. Users are much more likely to be drawn to something that is easy to understand and straightforward as the quicker they can master it the more they can enjoy it. Unfortunately, 3D printing is not the easiest to… Read More »
While 3D printers are capable of doing many great things, you need the right modeling software. And today we’ll be taking a look at Fusion 360 v AutoCAD and comparing them to find out which software is better for creating models for 3D printing. We should preface by saying that they are both very popular products, used across… Read More »
3D printing technology has come on leaps and bounds in recent years. While the concept has been around for decades, it is only recently that it has become an option for consumers to purchase a 3D printer and there are many models now available to buy. Even though they aren’t exactly cheap, many 3D printers aren’t completely out… Read More »
The M200 began like many of the 3D printers available on the market, as a Kickstarter.com project. It wasn’t quite as successful as some other Kickstarter campaigns that have raised millions of dollars but Zortrax certainly has a lot to be proud of by raking in almost $180,000 in funding by the end of 2013. The unit has… Read More »