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11 amazing home <span class=“caps”>3D</span> printing ideas
3D printing is all about creating a model for a specific purpose and then printing the model to improve practical things in once life. Here are top 11 practical 3D printing projects that are created to improve daily life tasks. We added the links for you as you can download most of the designs for […]
Continue reading<span class=“caps”>ABS</span> vs <span class=“caps”>PLA</span>: Are plastic fumes from <span class=“caps”>3D</span> printers harmful?
3D printers produce plastic fumes by melting the material (filament) for the printing process. The smell is very distinctive and spreads across entire rooms and floors. However, the fumes are not visible, since the filament is burned but rather heated. At least this is how it should be 😉 So the question is whether these […]
Continue readingTop 5 <span class=“caps”>3D</span> printers in 2018
Like every year, we present our Top 5 3D printers in 2018. Actually, it is a list of our favorite 3D printers for 5 printer categories. We considered many factors like price, functionality and quality of each 3D printer. Our top 5 3D printers in 2018 are presented in an ascending price order: For those […]
Continue readingDoes a desktop <span class=“caps”>3D</span> printer pay off at home?
The broad range of possibilities a 3D printer offers is not clear to most people. This results in the most important question of all: Does a 3D printer at home pay off? The answer to this is “yes”, at least if you believe an American study. The article with the title “Emergence of Home Manufacturing […]
Continue readingLimits of desktop <span class=“caps”>3D</span> printers in business
We have already explored the possibilities and applications in a previous blog posts on our site. However, this post focuses on enterprise FDM printers, especially in offices. We want to show you where the limitations of desktop 3D printers are and for which applications they perfectly fit. Limits of desktop 3D printers during prototyping The […]
Continue readingView layers of <span class=“caps”>3D</span> models in Flashprint Slicer
In addition to the necessary hardware and machinery for 3D printing, software programs also play an essential role. A 3D printer is not usable without the necessary movements guidelines communicated by the slicer. Slicer software supports the user by converting 3‑dimensional objects into a G‑code that devices can read. These programs are not suitable to […]
Continue reading<span class=“caps”>3D</span> printers with proprietary filament – what to do now?
This aspect of 3D printers is one which most do not consider when buying their first device. The idea of 3D printers with proprietary filament have been copied by manufacturers from successful tech giants. Companies such as Apple generate large revenues, because entire product spectrums and software solutions are only available within their own ecosystem. The […]
Continue reading3 use cases for <span class=“caps”>3D</span> printers in business
This blog post serves as a strategic guide for companies started their use of additive manufacturing technologies. We both include the use of desktop 3D printers and industrial production techniques with large machines. Top 3 use cases for 3D printers in business For certain applications desktop 3D printers are the cheaper and more efficient option. […]
Continue reading3 strategic business steps protecting your business from the <span class=“caps”>3D</span> printing revolution
This blog post is aimed especially at entrepreneurs and executives who are aware of the constant change. Who have understood that you need to strategically prepare your company for the 3D printing revolution. The development is already revolutionizing entire industries such as the production of hearing aids. Nevertheless, we do not want to take up […]
Continue readingHow to level the <span class=“caps”>3D</span> printing platform
Anyone who bought his own 3D printer knows about the struggle. You are full of expectations, insert the filament and want to finally transfer your first stl. File for printing. Surprise, first your 3D printer needs you to level the 3D printing platform with the extruder nozzle. Why is it necessary to level the 3D […]
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