Is 3D Printing Toxic? How 3D Printer Fumes Affect Your Health
Your 3D printer heats plastic to 200°C+ in your room. Should you be worried? Here's what the science actually says.
Ryan Mitchell
Enclosed vs Open 3D Printer: Which Should You Choose
Enclosed traps heat; open lets it escape. Which setup actually matches the way you print? We break it down.
5 Best Large Format 3D Printers in 2026 (Every Category Covered)
Not all "large format" printers are created equal — some barely cross 300 mm while others swallow entire furniture pieces. Here are the 5 that actually deliver.
3D Print Stringing: What Causes It & How to Fix It
Stringing is a common 3D printing defect. It occurs when thin, hair-like strands of plastic are left between separate parts of a print. This issue is commonly caused by incorrect retraction, high nozzle temperature, slow travel speed, or moist filament. Fortunately, stringing can be easily fixed by adjusting some
3D Printing Raft: What It Is, Best Settings & Slicer Setup Guide
A raft is the strongest adhesion tool in your slicer — and also the most overused. Here's when it actually saves a print, when it just wastes filament, and the one setting that decides whether it peels off clean or ruins your bottom layer.
3D Print Infill: Best Density, Patterns & Slicer Settings Guide
Infill is the invisible skeleton inside every 3D print — and the setting most beginners either ignore or max out to 100%. Here's how to pick the right density and pattern without wasting filament or print time.
3D Print Brim: Best Settings & How to Add One in Your Slicer
Most prints don't warp because of bad filament. They warp because of a missing single-layer ring that takes 10 seconds to enable in your slicer.