You’ve finally gotten the 3D printer of your dreams. Yay! Now here comes the hard part: figuring out what software makes it do exactly what you want it to. There are a lot of options out there, but don’t get overwhelmed. After you figure out the answers to a few basic questions, you’ll find what’s right for you… Read More »
We often see lists of the best 3D printers or the best slicers. But rarely do we see a lot of the smaller components which make up the 3D printer. Often, these smaller parts have some of the greatest impacts on the overall print quality, performance, and material we can use. For example, there is the extruder, nozzle,… Read More »
3D printing services are companies that will professionally print your 3D models for you. The companies use professional grade 3D printers to create multiple smaller objects for various customers at the same time. These companies give you the power of professional 3D printers without the up-front costs. You can choose from many different materials, colors, and finishes for… Read More »
3D printing has been around for a long time. A lot longer than most people realize. The idea was first introduced back in the 90s??? But, it is only just recently popped into the mainstream. IT’s quite the mystery why this technology took so long to catch on. I believe a major factor in its slow growth was… Read More »
We all know how much the 3D printing industry changed over the last couple of years. We have been seeing the overall prices of the machines drastically drop. As well, we have seen the performance greatly increase. This is especially the case for desktop printers. But not so much for commercial printers. If you are looking to get… Read More »
Many desktop 3D printers are designed with a sole end user in mind. Which is great as there are a ton of awesome 3D printers available on the market today. However, one way to make the industry grow is to get more 3D printers in schools and educational settings. The problem with some of the 3D printers available… Read More »
Many of the smaller, less expensive 3D printers are becoming extremely similar. You will often find enclosed print areas, small to medium build volumes, and maybe a touchscreen display. They are still great machines. The only problem is they are fairly interchangeable from one to the next with no unique features. If you are able to spend a… Read More »
Typically, we focus on products that will take a digital file and transform it into a physical object. This time we are focusing on a piece of technology that will take a 3D physical object and turn it into a digital file. The Ciclop 3D scanner from BQ is a DIY kit scanner. It allows users to scan… Read More »
A great way to get into 3D printing is by getting yourself a cheap printer. With so many options these days it is hard to decipher what you really need and how much you should truly pay. Often you can save yourself a few hundred dollars and still get a 3D printer that is reliable and high performing.… Read More »
We are a bit spoiled that some of the best 3D printers available are completely open source. There’s the LulzBot TAZ 6 and Mini, or Ulitmaker 3. All three are great 3D printers that are fully open sourced systems. While it benefits the whole, I am sure companies don’t make nearly as much as they would if their… Read More »