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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)