The answer is a mix of a historical choice, engineering tradeoffs, and an absolutely arbitrary consequence of what 3D printers actually do. Although filament-based 3D printers have been around for ...

If you’ve got a suitably high-end 3D printer, one solution to this problem is doing the supports in a water soluble filament; just toss the print into a bath and wait for the support to dissolve ...

The phase of filament drying is critical yet frequently neglected in 3D printing. The presence of moisture in the filament can cause problems with the print’s quality, including bubbles ...

We would know: PCMag has been reviewing 3D printers for more than a decade, since the very first consumer models. We assess their filament types, ease (or difficulty) of setup, and how suitable ...

More affordable than ever, 3D printers are booming for personal, professional, and educational use. Here's everything to know before you buy one, along with the top models from our hands-on testing.

Read on to see them all: After the products, you'll find a wealth of 3D printer shopping advice, plus a handy spec comparison ... with a wide variety of filaments including PLA, PLA+, PETG ...

Overall, the $400 AnkerMake M5C is an excellent choice for both beginners and 3D-printing veterans. It is easy to put together and supports a wide variety of filaments. The M5C's included tool kit ...

While his main areas of expertise are maker tools -- 3D printers, vinyl cutters, paper printers, and laser cutters -- he also loves to play board games and tabletop RPGs. Expertise 3D printers ...

All Panchroma colors will be high-speed PLA, capable of keeping up with the tread of newer, faster 3D printers. The company has split off its engineering-grade filament – and added more – into ...