As anyone who has used an FDM printer can tell you, it’s certainly not the magical replicator it’s often made out to be. The ...

So, you got a 3D printer for the holidays, and you’re excited to dive in. Chances are, you’re not sure where to begin. What can you print? What’s fun? What’s useful? Justifying the purchase of a 3D ...

Protolabs is launching vapour smoothing for 3D printed parts, an advance said to enhance a plastic part’s surface finish on even the most complex geometries. Vapour smoothing, or vapour polishing, ...

Smoothing the layer lines out of filament-based 3D prints is a common desire, and there are various methods for doing it. Besides good old sanding, another method is to apply a liquid coating of some ...

One of the latest trends in the world of 3D printing involves painting with your filament to create beautiful works of art – more commonly known as a HueForge print. The results can be astonishing, ...

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 ...

Markforged, creator of the Digital Forge integrated metal and carbon-fiber additive manufacturing platform, has added Smooth TPU 95A to its portfolio of 3D-printing materials. The new, rubber-like ...