By Hironori Kondo
Supports are a frustrating but necessary part of 3D printing. Save time and effort by picking the right 3D printer support material for your project.
Tuning 3D printing speed can be tricky: If it's too slow, prints take forever, but if it's too fast, prints fail. Where is the sweet spot? Let's find out!
OctoPrint is a powerful and versatile 3D printing tool, but there's always room for improvement. Check out these 8 must-have OctoPrint plugins to take your 3D printing to the next level.
3D printers touting high-quality "linear rails" have sprouted up all over the market. Find out if a linear rail 3D printer is legitimately better or just a marketing sham.
ABS is often used in 3D printing for its ease of post-processing and great temperature resistance, but it's infamous for its tendency to warp. Find out how to fix that.
PLA is by far the most popular FDM 3D printing material. Get down to business with this quick rundown of its ideal print settings and applications.
How to succeed in 3D printing with PETG? Check out these five easy tips, plus the best print settings for PETG.
Retraction is an easy and powerful way to reduce stringing and oozing in your 3D prints. Find out how to tune the Cura retraction settings for clean, string-free models.
The first layer of every 3D print plays an immense role in dictating print success. With these tips and tricks up your sleeve, you'll become a master at getting it right.
Some things just make other things better. Plugins for Ultimaker's Cura are good examples. Check out our top 5 picks.
Whether it's CNC milling, bagging chips, or 3D printing, the machines involved have slight inconsistencies, producing parts of differing tolerances. Here, we'll dive into what tolerances are, and why they're important for 3D printing.