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.
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Resin vs Filament 3D Printer: Which Should You Choose?
Resin delivers stunning detail. Filament handles everything else. We compare both across 7 factors to help you pick the right one.
3D Printer Ironing: Setup Guide & Best Settings for Beginners
3D printer ironing smooths the top surface of your print by re-melting the plastic with a second nozzle pass. This guide covers what ironing does, when to use it, the best settings for PLA, PETG, and ABS, and how to enable it in Bambu Studio, PrusaSlicer, and Cura.
Makers Printed Thousands of Medical Splints for Venezuela — Now Bambu Lab Is Scaling the Effort
Within days of Venezuela's devastating June 24 earthquakes, makers across 11 countries had printed over 2,600 medical splints. Now Bambu Lab is adding a 48-hour charity fundraiser starting July 13.
Proposed Ghost Gun Laws Could Mean Mandatory Scanning of Everything You 3D Print
Proposed legislation targeting ghost guns could force mandatory scanning of all 3D printed objects, raising major concerns for the maker community.
3D Print Not Sticking to Bed? 9 Fixes to Improve Bed Adhesion
3D print not sticking to the bed? This guide covers 9 proven fixes — from Z-offset calibration and bed cleaning to material-specific temperature settings — so your first layer bonds properly every time.
Why a 3D Printer Cannot Have Floating Layers (And How to Work Around It)
A 3D printer cannot have floating layers because molten plastic needs a solid surface underneath to bond to. Here are 5 ways to work around this limitation.
Caltech Uses 3D Printing to Build a Better, Cobalt-Free Battery
Caltech researchers used 3D printing to build a cobalt-free lithium-ion battery cathode with a complex internal architecture that improves ion transport and mechanical resilience.
How to Fix 3D Print Warping: Causes, Solutions & Prevention
Struggling with warping issues in 3D printing? Learn what causes 3D print warping and how to fix it with our step-by-step guide for PLA, ABS & PETG.
How to Remove a 3D Print from the Bed (Without Damaging It)
Learn 6 safe methods to remove a 3D print from the bed without damage. Covers PLA, PETG & TPU removal, glass bed tips, and prevention for stuck prints.
E3D Launches Bastion Coated Gears to Boost Abrasive Filament Performance on Bambu Lab Printers
E3D launches Bastion Coated Gears for Bambu Lab X1C, X1E, P1P, and P1S printers, combining hardened steel with Diamond-Like Carbon coating for improved durability.
How to Clean and Unclog a 3D Printer Nozzle (Step-by-Step)
Nozzle clogged? Learn how to identify, fix, and prevent 3D printer nozzle clogs. Covers cleaning needles, cold pulls, PLA dissolving methods, and routine maintenance tips.
How to Use a 3D Printer: Step-by-Step Beginner’s Guide
Learn how to use a 3D printer from unboxing to finished print. 5 clear steps covering setup, slicing, printing, and post-processing, plus quick fixes for common beginner problems.
FDM 3D Printing: Everything You Need to Know Before Your First Print
Learn how FDM 3D printing works, which materials and printers to choose, and how to get started. Covers FDM vs FFF, FDM vs resin, costs, tips, and more.