He’s created the EnderLoop, a set of parts to perform the conversion from a stock Ender 3 to a fully-functional belt printer. It takes the Ender 3 gantry and tilts it sideways on a pair of 3D ...

Layer shift caused by the belt being way too loose. 3D printer belt tension seems like a simple thing to deal with — you set the tension and then check it’s good now and then. If it gets ...

Learn how hot glue sticks are used to 3D print cost-effective, flexible, and colorful options for innovative creations. Hot ...

Nov. 1, 2024 — Biomedical engineers have invented a 3D printing system, or bioprinter, capable of fabricating structures that closely mimic the diverse tissues in the human body, from soft brain ...

D printers are sometimes compared to hot glue guns, in part because of similarities between hot glue and printer filament. However, analyzing the mechanical obstacles that ...

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.

Carolyn Schwaar is a tech journalist and editor at All3DP Magazine. Nearly a million desktop 3D printers priced under $2,500 were shipped worldwide in just the fourth quarter of 2023, a new ...

Well, get that notion right out of your head. A 3D printer is a different animal: It's designed to create a three-dimensional object—such as a chess piece, figurine, or bracelet—by building ...

Whether you're brand new to 3D printing or have been wanting to invest in your own printer for a while, these machines are not as expensive as you might think. Whether you want to prioritize print ...

Getting the best 3D printer for your dream project is key to having it done right. Here's what you need to know. James has been writing about technology for years but has loved it since the early 90s.

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The surprisingly affordable AnkerMake M5C open-frame 3D printer is easy to assemble and to use. It has a generous print area for its price, and our testing shows it is capable of high-quality ...