The vast majority of desktop 3D printers in use today use one or more lead screws for the Z-axis. Sometimes you need to think outside of the box to make an improvement on something. Sometimes you need ...

Consumer 3D printers have really opened up the floodgates to personal at home fabrication. Even the cheapest of 3D printers will yield functional parts — however the quality of the print varies quite ...

Couldn’t resist mentioning one more thing about 3D printing. My little printer has a malady that afflicts even some quite expensive printers – z-wobble. The z-axis of a 3D printer is the vertical axis ...

QIDI has launched its flagship product in the Plus series, the QIDI Plus4, a consumer-grade, all-around large 3D printer designed to enhance your creative potential. Building on the success of the ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Since 3D printers debuted in the 1980s, the devices have been used ...

In the past year or so, 3D printer prices have dropped, with many popular vendors offering entry-level models for well under $200. AnkerMake’s first printer, the M5, introduced last year, is not one ...

When the 3D printer gives up, don’t wait for the experts. Here are solutions to the most common problems: layers failing to attach, stringing, and overheating. Sometimes there isn’t the time or money ...

For the last three months or so, I've been learning to use (and love) a Bambu Labs A1 3D printer, a big, loud machine that sits on my desk and turns pictures on my computer screen into real-world ...