Still using the same basic plastic for all your 3D prints? Discover the ultimate upgrades you actually need for stronger, ...

James has been writing about technology for years but has loved it since the early 90s. While his main areas of expertise are maker tools -- 3D printers, vinyl cutters, paper printers, and laser ...

PLA is one of the easiest and most popular 3D printing filaments, but achieving strong, smooth, and reliable prints requires more than default settings. From dialing in nozzle and bed temperatures to ...

James has been writing about technology for years but has loved it since the early 90s. While his main areas of expertise are maker tools -- 3D printers, vinyl cutters, paper printers, and laser ...

Perfecting 3D printing isn’t just about owning a good machine—it’s about mastering calibration, maintenance, and material handling. From fine-tuning slicer settings to keeping filament dry, small ...

The idea of FDM 3D printing using granules rather than filament is an appealing one: rather than having to wrangle spools of ...

A new research paper examines how Digital Image Correlation is changing fracture testing of 3D printed polymers.