Resin v.s. Filament: Differences + Pros & Cons
The terms "resin" and "filament" are often used interchangeably when discussing 3D printing, but they refer to two different materials.
Most people know what plastic is, but many people may not know that 3D printing can create objects using plastics (like ABS) and rubbers (like...
3 Ways To Deal With Rough Surface 3D Print First Layers
Many have experienced the frustration of starting a print, only to find that their first layer is completely out of alignment with the rest of the print. If you are lucky, this issue is easy to resolve. However, some prints can be ruined if...
The 3 Best 3D Printers for Printing Helmets [Ranked]
I love making my own 3D printed cosplay costumes because I can personalize and customize them to suit my needs. I also get to learn new skills and techniques while putting them together.
Many people ask me, "do you ever get discouraged because it takes...
The 5 Best Laptops for 3D Printing In 2022 [Ranked]
What type of laptop do you need for 3D printing?
It doesn't have to be super powerful to run the slicer, which doesn't require a lot of power. Most printers use a MicroSD or portable disk to print off.
Cloud-based CAD software is available so it...
The 7 Best Resin 3D Printers [Ranked]
Resin 3D printers are increasingly becoming more affordable and accessible. They can be used to create highly detailed models that would not be possible with a filament-fed 3D Printer.
MSLA (Masked Stereolithography), resin 3D printers have only one axis of motion and can often be...
How Much Electricity Does A 3d Printer Use: Cost Stats
According to industry stats, a standard 3D printer generally uses 50 watts per hour.
This adds up quick because of the non-stop nature of most printing operations. It can result in a large power bill.
Another calculation we've seen calculates that the average...
How Long Does 3d Printing Take: Stats
A 3D printed part can be completed in as little as 30 minutes or up to 7 days! It takes time to 3d-print a part due to several factors. The overall size and shape of the part, as well as the technology used...
How To Clean Your 3D Printer Nozzle: 10+ Ways
Cleaning your 3D printer nozzle can be a pretty tricky thing to do. It is often not the most exciting part of 3D printing, but it is crucial to print correctly, with good quality, and without mistakes. So, let's look at different ways on...
How To Start A 3D Printing Business: 15+ Ideas
I started my 3D printer business because I was building prototypes for a factory and the factory owner told me that he wanted to open it up to the public. He needed a company that could give him prototypes on demand.
So I set out...
How to 3D Print Your Own Rubik’s Cube [Pics + Video]
The Rubik's Cube is one of the most well-known puzzles in history. However, this can be intimidating to beginners because it seems so complex. The good news about this puzzle is that you don't have to know everything, (you may be asking yourself, 'just...