AI Tools for 3D Printing: What They Can Do, What They Can’t
The conversation around AI and 3D printing has been loud and often vague. AI will replace modellers, AI will transform […]
3D Printer Nozzle Size Guide: Speed, Detail & Strength
Most people who own a 3D printer have never changed the nozzle size. They accept the 0.4mm that came in
The Best 3D Printers for Beginners in 2026 — and Why Size Matters More Than You Think
Choosing a first 3D printer in 2026 is significantly easier than it was even two years ago. The calibration rituals,
Bambu Studio 2.8.0 Beta: Assembly Guides, Counterbore Bridging, and What Got Fixed
Bambu Studio V2.8.0 beta is now available on GitHub and it brings two genuinely new headline features alongside a long
How to Hide the Seam on Your 3D Prints: A Definitive Settings Guide
You have dialled in your temperature. The layer adhesion is excellent. The walls are clean, the infill is solid, and
Closed vs Open Ecosystems: Where 3D Printing Goes Next
The Bambu Lab controversy did not create the open versus closed ecosystem debate in 3D printing. It just made it
The Bambu Lab X1 Carbon Is Dead. Does It Still Matter?
On March 31, 2026, Bambu Lab ended manufacturing and active sales of the X1, X1 Carbon, and X1E. No fanfare,
How to Use Your 3D Printer to Make Custom T-Shirt Designs
This one is on my list to try. I have not done it yet, but the research I have done
The Most Abrasive Filaments and What They Do to Your Hardware
I will be transparent about my own position before this post goes anywhere: I have used carbon fibre and specialty
The Problem Nobody Talks About With High-Speed Printing
Spec sheets and marketing copy have spent the last few years locked in an arms race over a single number.
Office World Cup Sweepstake: Flag Keychains and Gold Trophies, Running Both Printers at Once
Our office has run a World Cup sweepstake for as long as I can remember — everyone chips in, draws
The Worst Filament I’ve Ever Used: Yuaneang Silk PLA
I have been through several hundred spools of filament over the years across more brands than I could list from