D printing is a fantastic hobby, but it's easy to make mistakes when you're just getting started. SlashGear's 3D printing ...

Mastering 3D printer filament choices for perfect prints Choosing the right 3D printer filament can make or break your project, whether you’re printing a decorative model or a functional part. PLA, ...

Which 3D printer filament is best? 3D printing has come a long way since its early steps in the mid-1980s. Back then, it was an expensive, professional-only technique. Today you can get printers for ...

Wet filament can mean disaster for any project on your 3D printer, but that does that mean you should invest in a dedicated ...

Ordinarily, when using an off-the-shelf 3D printer, it's quite difficult to print a single object that incorporates multiple materials. An experimental new system could make it easier, though, by ...

If you frequently use a 3D printer for your projects then you may experience issues calculating the material weight and length usage. If so, then you might be interested in this project using Arduino.

If there’s one problem with the RepRap, it’s the cost of filament. Sure, there’s also the computationally difficult problem of slicing 3D models, but a 5 to 10 times markup on turning plastic pellets ...

A new 2025 review identifies several bulk 3D printer filament options that combine affordability with reliable print quality, addressing growing demand from hobbyists, educational users, and small ...

Filament-based 3D printers are remarkably wasteful. If you buy a kilogram of filament from your favorite supplier, the odds are that it will come wrapped around a plastic spool weighing about 250 ...

One of the better regarded 3D printers with multi material print capability is now priced well under $300. AliExpress is ...