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Tech Breakdown: Creality Ender 3 V2 Bundle 3D Printer Review

Tech Breakdown: Creality Ender 3 V2 Bundle 3D Printer Review

  • Alec Richter
  • Mar 10, 2021
From the creators of the CR-10 and the ubiquitous Ender 3, the Ender 3 V2 improves on its predecessor in every way.
Since their outrageously successful introduction of the CR-10, Creality has developed and released new exciting printers year after year; they’re no one-hit-wonder! Following the CR-10 was the Ender 3: a smaller machine built off the lessons learned from the CR-10 and reassembled into a compact and affordable package. With such a low cost of entry, the Ender 3 V2 is a fantastic way to dip yo... (More)
Tech Breakdown: Makerbot LABS Experimental Extruder

Tech Breakdown: Makerbot LABS Experimental Extruder

  • Alec Richter
  • Mar 17, 2021
With this unique upgrade, you can turn your Makerbot Method or MethodX into an open-filament powerhouse with partnered materials to lead the way.
Since their release, the Makerbot Method and Makerbot MethodX 3D printers have been optimized and calibrated so that anyone can get started with professional 3D printing without prior experience. Now, MakerBot users can explore a wider variety of materials than ever before thanks to the Makerbot LABS Experimental Extruder upgrade.  Let's break it down- ... (More)
Tech Breakdown: Craftbot FLOW 3D Printer Review

Tech Breakdown: Craftbot FLOW 3D Printer Review

  • Alec Richter
  • Jun 17, 2020
The latest line of 3D printers from the company known for their robust machines has a lot going on under the hood, read more to find out.
Like every Craftbot before it, the FLOW line of 3D printers are built like tanks. They’ve always been known for being robust machines with exceptional print quality, and the FLOW Generation is the logical progression of that. While only some models within the FLOW family feature Independent Dual Extrusion capabilities, every Craftbot FLOW has a multitude of set-up wizards to guide users of a... (More)
What is 3D Printing?

What is 3D Printing?

  • Alec Richter
  • Dec 1, 2021
3D printing is a process where physical, three-dimensional objects, parts, or models are made layer-by-layer from Computer-Aided Design, or CAD, and digital files.
What is 3D Printing? 3D printing, which is also known as additive manufacturing, is a process where physical, three-dimensional objects, parts, or models are made layer-by-layer from Computer-Aided Design, or CAD, and digital files. (More)
Tech Breakdown: Bondtech Extruders

Tech Breakdown: Bondtech Extruders

  • Alec Richter
  • Dec 18, 2019
Bondtech has been around for years, but what keeps these gears turning? Read on to learn more.
For a time the standard extruder for 3D printers were simple: one drive gear and a spring loaded ball bearing idler with a tension that couldn’t be adjusted. And then Bondtech entered the playing field and revamped the extruder to be much more than a gear on a stepper motor. More and more printers today now feature Bondtech extruders, or even select components of a Bondtech to make it their ... (More)
Tech Breakdown: Makerbot Method

Tech Breakdown: Makerbot Method

  • Alec Richter
  • Nov 24, 2019
If you're looking for a fully enclosed, actively heated chamber on a desktop 3D printer the Makerbot Method may be the method for you. Read on to see what makes it tick.
From the company that got the ball rolling on desktop 3D printing, the Method is Makerbot’s latest and greatest 3D printer. From its rigid construction and actively heated build chamber, to a fully removable, flexible build plate, the Makerbot Method aims to make the 3D printing process easier than ever before. Let's break it down- ... (More)
Tech Breakdown: Peopoly Phenom Resin 3D Printer Review

Tech Breakdown: Peopoly Phenom Resin 3D Printer Review

  • Alec Richter
  • Nov 5, 2019
Building on the success of their other printers, Peopoly unveils the next edition to their resin 3D printer lineup.
Tech Breakdown: Peopoly Phenom In 2017, Peopoly unveiled their first 3D printer on Kickstarter: the Moai, also referred to as the Moai 130. This SLA 3D printer produced resin 3D prints and remains one of the most affordable SLA printers out there. In 2018, they released their next iteration, an upscaled Moai for even larger resin prints: the Moai 200. Well now, Peopoly has taken everything they&r... (More)
Tech Breakdown: Ultimaker S3 3D Printer Review

Tech Breakdown: Ultimaker S3 3D Printer Review

  • Alec Richter
  • Sep 24, 2019
A machine you can trust is absolutely essential for any professional, and the Ultimaker S3 passes with flying colors. Read on to see what makes it so reliable.
Ultimaker S3 Tech Breakdown Ultimaker is well-known in the industry for creating robust, capable, and beautiful 3D printers - from the initial Ultimaker Original to the Ultimaker S5 - and now the Ultimaker S3. Utilizing features developed for the Ultimaker S5, the Ultimaker S3 brings a carefully crafted update to the Ultimaker 3. Where the Ultimaker S5 is a 3D printer fit for the fabrication lab... (More)
Tech Breakdown: Ultimaker S5 Pro Bundle Review

Tech Breakdown: Ultimaker S5 Pro Bundle Review

  • Alec Richter
  • Sep 24, 2019
Building off the success of the Ultimaker S5, the Pro Bundle takes the printing experience to the next level.
For any production line, consistent uptime is essential for success, which means any 3D printer incorporated into the process needs to be reliable, produce excellent parts, and function with minimal operator intervention. The Ultimaker S5 3D printer has been a champion for industrial 3D printing, with its easy to use interface and consistent performance. Building on that success, the Ultimaker S5... (More)
Tech Breakdown: ZMorph VX

Tech Breakdown: ZMorph VX

  • Alec Richter
  • Sep 18, 2019
The ZMorph VX is a digital manufacturing machine ready to outfit any workshop with a suite of fabrication methods. See what makes this an all-in-one tool.
From the beginning, ZMorph has designed their manufacturing machines to be multi-tools; with interchangeable tool heads, you can quickly swap from 3D printer to CNC mill to laser engraver and back again. Where other machines are "jacks of all trades, masters of none," that is not the case for the ZMorph. With its feature-rich offering, the ZMorph VX is a tool to be reckoned with. Let's break it do... (More)
Tech Breakdown and How to Succeed: Ionic Hybrid Support Material

Tech Breakdown and How to Succeed: Ionic Hybrid Support Material

  • Alec Richter
  • Sep 3, 2019
Supporting engineering-grade filament has been difficult without a support material dedicated to higher temperature 3D printing. Ionic aims to solve that.
Ionic Hybrid Support Material has been formulated to be the ideal choice for supporting functional, temperature resistant 3D printing materials. Successfully printing high-quality, intricate functional parts has always relied on support scaffolding. Traditionally 3D printing using the same material as your finished part works, but there are limits to its use; inner, hard to reach cavities or smoot... (More)
How To Succeed with OBC 3D Printing Filament

How To Succeed with OBC 3D Printing Filament

  • Alec Richter
  • Aug 8, 2019
From Dow Chemical, OBC combines flexible and rigid into one unique material with properties of both.
OBC 3D printing filament is a breakthrough 3D printing material from the chemists at Dow Chemical. Designed for high-performance 3D printing, OBC is made from a unique polyethylene-based blend that brings polyolefin material properties to 3D printing. By blending these two together, not only does it have excellent dimensional stability and superior chemical resistance, it incredibly easy to print ... (More)
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