Most desktop 3D printers use what's called FDM (fused deposition modeling) printing. Another term is FFF (or fused filament fabrication). The idea behind both of these is that a 3D print is built up ...
If you have ever wanted to create your own basketball, perfectly tailored to your preferences, right from the comfort of your home, you might be interested in a new 3D printing filament called PLA-HR, ...
In this video, I discuss the air quality of a 3D print farm, focusing on testing particulate matter (PM) levels, VOCs, and ...
Filament is to 3D printers what gasoline is to cars. You need it in order to run your machine; you can get it from a variety of different places; and it’s available in various levels of quality. Not ...
Readers find themselves at a time of unprecedented technological advancement. And while many of these world-changing developments dominate news headlines, one that flies under the radar is the rise of ...
A new 2025 review identifies several bulk 3D printer filament options that combine affordability with reliable print quality, ...
Interested in experimenting with your own multi-color filament? [Turbo_SunShine] says to just print your own, and experiment away! Now, if you’re thinking that 3D printing some filament sounds ...
When is a hot glue stick not a hot glue stick? When it’s PLA, of course! A glue gun that dispenses molten PLA instead of hot glue turned out to be a handy tool for joining 3D-printed objects together, ...