Infill is the slider everyone touches, almost nobody truly understands, and plenty of people blame when a print fails. That’s partly because it looks like a “strength” knob, and strength is an easy ...

When you’re spitting out G-Code for a 3D print, you can pick all kinds of infill settings. You can choose the pattern, and the percentage… but the vast majority of slicers all have one thing in common ...

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 ...

This article was updated on May 28, 2024. When it comes to additive manufacturing and 3D printing,, advancements have continued to push the boundaries of what is possible. Since this article posted in ...

Researchers may have found a useful role for rice husk waste in 3D printing: making PLA parts slide better and wear less.