Creality Filament Maker M1 and Shredder R1 turn plastic scraps into new filament reels; recycled filament can cost just $5 ...

Open-air filament storage is a quiet print killer. Here’s how bad storage leads to failed prints and wasted material.

Ever since 3D printing has become a popular tool, the question of waste has been looming in the background. The sad reality of rapid prototyping is that you’re going to generate a lot of ...

We’ve seen a lot of homebrew filament extruders, but [Stefan] at CNC Kitchen shows off a commercial desktop filament extruder in his latest video, which you can see below. The 3DEVO extruder is pretty ...

3D printing is easier than ever, but that doesn't mean you can take your eye off the ball.

D printing is getting less finicky in 2026. New materials, machines, and software are cutting setup times and making high-quality prints easier.

Most consumer 3D printers use “ink” made of colored plastic line. But despite the self-reliant and Earth-friendly bent of many 3D printing hobbyists, it’s surprisingly difficult to find 3D printing ...

3D printing has changed a lot over the years, and the innovations just keep coming. Here are some exciting gadgets and ...

A newly published patent from Flashforge describes a filament cutting mechanism that stays out of the build area until the instant it is needed.

How do desktop 3D printer manufacturers make their products “sticky”? The “sticky” concept is a business term. Basically, it ...