Jake Hertz
The Bambu Lab P1S 3D Printer Review: Ultra-fast & Multicolor 3D Printing
The hottest thing in the 3D printing industry right now is undoubtedly Bambu Lab—and rightfully so. In an otherwise stale consumer additive manufacturing (AM) market, Bambu Lab has entered guns…
On the Ground with Pollen AM: France Harnesses the Promise of Pellet 3D Printing
The 3D printing industry is as diverse a field as any out there. While the market used to be confined to a handful of major companies in select parts of…
What Are the Major Power Consumers in an FDM 3D Printer?
One of the most important and expensive parts of any 3D printer is the power supply. Living between the wall outlet (AC power) and the rest of the machine (generally…
An Overview of the Types of Sensors Used in FDM 3D Printers
Even to the most experienced users, you sometimes can’t help but get the feeling that 3D printers are just magic. Looking at a fused deposition modeling (FDM) machine—whether it be…
Stepper Motors vs Servo Motors: What Makes a Better FDM 3D Printer?
When you look under the hood at any FDM 3D printer, you’ll find that they all rely on some form of a motor to control the printing process. Whether it’s…
New Technique Enables Intermixing Materials in SLA 3D Printing
Each of form of 3D printing comes with its own unique sets of advantages and disadvantages, forcing users to navigate through these tradeoffs. For instance, fused deposition modeling is known…
