On its face, 3D printing is pretty simple — it’s basically just something to melt plastic while being accurately positioned in three dimensions. But the devil is in the details, and there seems to be ...

The nozzle probably isn't the problem.

If you\u2019ve been waiting for dual-material printing to go from 'frustrating experiment' to 'reliable production tool,' Bambu Lab\u2019s April 2026 X2D launch is the turning point. The new printer ...

If seeking to sort out linear dimension accuracy on a 3D printer, it might be an idea to avoid sharp-cornered calibration cubes, such as the one in the photo, and go for something with rounded ...

I have an old Prusa i2 that, like an old car, has been getting some major part replacements lately after many many hours of service. Recently both the extruder and the extruder motor died. The ...

Entrepreneurs in Denmark have taken another step towards improving the general usability of 3D printers with the Diamond Hotend, a single 3D extruder unit that can mix and melt three filaments ...

Last month, MakerBot began offering its Smart Extruder+, a new and improved print head for its flagship Replicator and Replicator Mini desktop 3D printers. The company claims the new Smart Extruder+ ...

What features are going to disappear on desktop 3D printers in the coming years? I’ve watched the desktop 3D printing ...