Many of the Fail Of The Week stories we feature here are pretty minor in the grand scheme of things. At worse, gears are ground, bits are broken, or the Magic Blue Smoke is released. This attempt to ...

With 3D printers now dropping to record low prices, more and more people are getting on the additive manufacturing bandwagon. As a long time believer in consumer-level desktop 3D printing, this is a ...

In this video, you'll learn how to effectively use Orca Slicer for enhanced 3D printing results. The right adjustments in your slicer software can significantly impact the outcome of your prints. This ...

Many high-quality parts produced on 3D printers can be sanded by hand to eliminate layer lines and produce a smooth finish. There’s a misconception that 3D printing cannot make the kind of smooth and ...

3D printers build models in layers, which you can see if you look at a model closely. If you want a smoother, shinier surface, you can achieve injection mold-like quality with a little acetone.

Developers, makers and 3D printing enthusiasts that would like an easy way to polish their 3D prints to provide a smooth gloss finish, rather than the normally matte and layered texture acquired after ...

Currently, most 3D printers work by either depositing or melting building material in successive layers. Unfortunately, this results in the finished objects looking kind of chunky, as the ridges ...

If you've just received your first 3D printer or have been using one for a while, you might wonder how to keep it well-maintained for consistent, high-quality prints and improve its longevity and ...

Part of the fun of 3D printing is discovering just how many possibilities there are for different things to print. Obviously, they're fun for printing toys or decorations that you couldn't or wouldn't ...