Dual extruder 3D printing a multi-material model.

What is a Dual Extruder 3D Printer? The Possibilities and Limitations

Within the last couple of years, 3D printing has grown exponentially, now having applications in various industries, including health, automobile, and fashion. One of the most exciting emerging developments is the dual extruder 3D printer. In this blog, we shall explain the dual extruder 3D printer, its advantages, and its limitations to determine whether or…

3D printed boat toy burns a little.

3D Printer Fire Safety – Causes, Prevention, and Best Practices

3D printing has revolutionized industries and home workshops, offering endless possibilities for prototyping, manufacturing, and creative projects. However, while the technology is exciting, it involves high temperatures and electrical components, which introduce potential fire risks. Although fire incidents are rare, understanding the causes and how to prevent them is crucial to keeping your printing sessions…

Calibrate your 3D printer easily with auto-leveling function.

FDM 3D Printer Calibration: A Comprehensive Overview

You’ve bought your 3D printer and now are looking to start printing. Well, before you start, there is something you need to do, and that is 3D printer calibration.  Calibration steps vary between 3D printing machines. If you are wondering how to calibrate a FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) 3D printer, this guide is for you….

Pet and Passion: Snapmaker’s Summertime Hangout Video Contest Winners

Pet and Passion: Snapmaker’s Summertime Hangout Video Contest Winners

Congratulations to the winners of the Pet & Passion Video Contest! We are thrilled to announce the winners of Snapmaker’s Pet & Passion Video Contest! A big thank you to everyone who participated, your submissions for the Snapmaker Pet and Passion Summertime Hangout Video Contest truly captured the vibe and energy of summertime fun with…

3D printing filaments.

How to Store and Dry 3D Printer Filaments

3D printing is really exciting, but proper 3D printer filament storage is responsible for the quality of your prints. Keeping the filament free from moisture, especially for moist-sensitive materials such as nylon, PVA, and TPU ensures the print consistency is maintained. Getting it exposed to moist air, dust, or dirt will alter your prints and…

outlining the pros and cons of 3D printing

What are the Pros and Cons of 3D Printing?

3D printing has tremendously gained a lot of attention because of the numerous benefits it offers. From building custom figurines to creating sculptures, homeowners can unleash their creativity to create several inventions of their liking. Having stated the various home uses of the 3D printing technology today, there are some negative sides of it, which…