If your Ender 3 extruder is skipping or clicking, it’s a cause for alarm. Normally, clicking, clunking, or a grinding noise is a big sign that your print is going to fail. Luckily, most causes of...

Whether you’re a 3D printing veteran or not, you’ve probably come across imperfect wavy 3D prints with ripples. There are a couple of causes for first layer rippling issues, the most common being...

Native to 3D Systems’ stereolithography CAD software, STL files are commonly used for rapid prototyping and computer-aided manufacturing. Their main advantage is that they only contain the surface...

A good first layer is the key to a successful print. Getting the base layer in is crucial to supporting the full build. And, there’s nothing worse than watching a print slide out of place halfway...

Resin 3D printers are undeniably the technology of the future. Their main advantage is print accuracy and object smoothness compared to FDM printers. When it comes to choosing the print material, you...

Three-dimensional printing opens up a world of possibilities, but it also has a downside – most prints have a rough, unappealing surface. The 3D slicer choice can make a difference when trying to...