3D printing has changed the world since its inception, influencing everything from simple plastic prototypes to sophisticated, life-saving medical implants. It began in the 1980s as a way to fuel a ...

It is a fact of life that 3D printed parts from an FDM (fused deposition modeling) printer have weaknesses where the layers join. Some of this is due to voids and imperfect layer bonding, but you can ...

Ensuring proper bed calibration is crucial for a sturdy start. Maintaining essential nozzle and extruder maintenance prevents clogs. Adjusting temperature settings optimizes print quality and prevents ...

But there’s a persistent problem: the parts that come out of a 3D printer don’t always match the elegant digital models ...

Warping! It messes up your 3D printed parts, turning them into a useless, dimensionally-inaccurate mess. You can design your parts around it, or try and improve your printer in various ways. Or, you ...