When working with an FDM 3D printer your first prints are likely trinkets where strength is less relevant than surface quality. Later on when attempting more structural prints, the settings become ...

Desiccant is common in 3D printing because the drier plastic filament is, the better it prints. Beads of silica gel are great for controlling humidity, but finding a porous container for them that is ...

Strength in 3D printing has a funny habit of hiding in places you can’t see. A part might feel rock-solid in your hand, survive a few drops, and still be composed more of air than plastic. On the ...