The Hidden Workflow Cost of Multi-Colour Printing
The framing around AMS-style multi-colour printing has matured considerably in the two years since I started this site. The initial […]
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How Safe Is It to Run Your Printer Unattended? What the Industry Actually Says
I have been running the A1 unattended for years, day and night, without a second thought, and the A2L has
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,
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,
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
Why a Heat Gun Is One of the Most Useful Tools on My Bench
If you asked me to name the single most useful non-printer tool on my bench, it would not be a
Why Multi-Part Printing Still Beats AMS for Some Models
Let me be clear before the first subheading: I like the AMS. I use it regularly. Having four colours loaded