How Much does 3d Printing Cost?
A lot of people when I tell them that I can 3d print items say ‘ that must be expensive to do!’ Now I don’t know whether that is due to the perceived newness of the technology or due to…
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What is the Zmorph 3d printer? More than just a printer!
There was this strange machine at CES 2017. First they were printing – Then they were carving – Then they were engraving and then they were making cookies!!!! So what was it? what is the Zmorph 3d printer? Let’s find…
Monoprice select mini 3d printer review – a printer for everyone?
What can a major retailer be doing selling a 3d printer? Lets find out a bit more in the Monoprice select mini 3d printer review. In the early days of 3d printing, and to a certain degree nowadays, when buying…
Robo 3d C2 printer review – a stylish printer for your home
Announcing the new Robo 3d C2 printer, designed in 2016 and released to the public through a kickstarter program. It achieved its funding within three hours of being started due to its compact, stylish design along with its features. The…
What is a 3d Printer and How Does it Work?
When you see these objects printed out, do you ask yourself what is a 3d printer and how does it work ? Do you ever wonder what is under the covers? if you do then you are in the right…
3d Print Failure : A Lesson to be Learned From
You know when you have one of those days you shouldn’t have switched your printer on. Well mine was now. I just tried printing out thin man by walltosh, and di3 thumbwheel bed dial adjustment wheels i combined them in…
Winbo super helper 3d printer range : A cheap introduction to 3d printing?
About Winbo Winbo Smart Tech are a company specialising in 3d printing, from 3d printers to filament to complete 3d solutions. They have been in manufacturing since 1995. they are quickly becoming a major player within the 3d printing world…
3d Printing : what questions should you ask?
3d home printers have come a long way since the late 80’s when the first printer was shown to the world. So if you are looking for a 3d printer what questions should you ask? Let’s have a look at…
Best 3d Printer review : UP Plus 2 Review
This TierTime UP Plus 2 review is one of a series on the Best 3d printer site. This printer, as of Nov 2016, fits into the $500 -$1k price range. The Tiertime UP Plus 2 printer is a 3d…
Ultimaker 3 Review: A Dual Head Printer Worth the Money?
Ultimaker 3 review This Ultimaker 3 review is about a prosumer dual extruder 3d printer with wireless control, operating on the FFF (fused filament fabrication) method. It is an industrial grade printer equally at home on the desktop as in…
Best 3d printer review: 3ds CubePro 3D Printer
The Cubepro Trio 3d Printer Review The best 3d printer review brings you a large volume 3d printer. Made by 3d systems in America, the 3ds Cubepro 3d printer fits into the prosumer area of printers, it is equally at…
What is 3d printing technology?
What is 3d printing technology? Just imagine a box – how do you see it in your mind? Is it just a square? Does it have depth? You can draw this in a CAD package in two dimensions, represented by…
Best Way to Calibrate a 3d Printer: Z Axis
This is one the ‘Best Way to Calibrate a 3d Printer‘ series. This post deals with the issues of settin up the z-axis of your printer. Without the build platform being level the print may not stick or there may…
What’s the Difference Between the Various Adhesion Promoters for Build Platforms
You know the trouble you have when starting to print. You see the printer is up to temperature. You know the nozzle is clean, but still the first layer will just not stick. You check the z-axis, nope that is…
How to Clean Your 3d Printer Heated Bed
Note: This how to clean your 3d printer heated bed applies to all print beds. Heated, unheated, glass or tape covered. The excitement builds You download the object of your desires to print. You pass it through your favourite slicer…
How to Clean 3d Printer Nozzle
I have not had my 3d printer for long but it is starting to annoy me. Not printing properly, blobby prints. Not adhering to the base plate. When stationary and up to temperature I pushed the filament through the nozzle…