3D printing techniques
A description of 3D printing methods As with any new technology, 3D printing is developing and evolving, and companies are competing to set what will be the industry standard. Currently, the most...
View ArticleA basic guide to 3D printing
What is 3D printing? For many, 3D printing is a new concept. The idea of fully three dimensional objects being “printed” at home can sound like something straight out of a science fiction story. The...
View ArticleUseful things to print at home
A collection of practical stuff for you to print at home 3D printing is undoubtedly going to have a huge impact on our daily lives, especially with so many DIY and repurposing projects happening all...
View ArticleChoosing a filament: ABS vs PLA
Decided to buy a 3D printer? Next step is choosing what filament to use for your 3D prints – ABS or PLA? Our guide will help you choose. Every printer needs some sort of “ink” and for 3D printers that...
View ArticleWhy buy a home 3D printer?
First things first – what is a 3D printer? To someone hearing about 3D printing for the first time, it can sound like something out of a science fiction movie. 3D printers use material, typically...
View ArticleTop 5 tips for better 3D prints
Getting the most from your 3D printer. Getting started with a home 3D printer might not be quite as “out the box” as you would hope, but achieving great results from your printer needn’t be a struggle....
View Article3D scanning with 123D Catch
What is 3D scanning and what is it used for? 3D scanning is the process of collecting data on the surface of an object and creating a 3D representation of it. High-end professional scanners work by...
View ArticleFinding and using free 3D models
Time to 3D print some free stuff. Getting your first 3D printer is an exciting time, but once it arrives you may find yourself staring at the printer like a writer at a blank page. What on earth are...
View Article3D printer review: Afinia H-Series
In our very first printer review we’ll be taking a closer look at the popular Afinia H-Series 3D printer. As some of you on our Facebook page may remember, we were fortunate enough to have recently...
View Article3D printer software for beginners
Where to start? While 3D printing a model or product at home can be a simple process, creating your own models from scratch can have a slightly steeper learning curve. 3D software, like that used for...
View ArticleWill 3D printing take over the world?
The short answer is YES! Without a doubt, 3D printing is one of the hottest discussion topics at the moment. From President Obama’s announcement of new 3D printer facilities in his 2013 State of the...
View ArticleComing soon – Buccaneer 3D printer review!
The highly anticipated Buccaneer 3D printer from Pirate3D will be released with the price tag of a mere $347! And here at 3DPrinterPrices.net we will be granted access to this 3D printer that is...
View Article3D printing makes use of augmented reality
Two exciting new technologies combine. As I’m sure you are all aware, we’re pretty excited about what the future holds for 3D printers and how they will change the way we design, manufacture and...
View ArticleWhy 3D printed guns are the least of your worries
3D printing could offer an ever bigger threat to our way of life than any homemade gun could ever achieve. It’s easy at first to see why an undetectable, untraceable, homemade weapon could be a threat...
View ArticleWhy companies are turning away from 3D printed weapons
With all the negative talk about 3D printed guns, it’s no wonder companies are turning their backs on 3D printed weapons. First it was trinkets, thingummies, and small whatchamacallits used to see how...
View ArticleInterview with Roger Chang – Pirate3D Buccaneer
Few 3D printers have caused as much of a storm in the 3D printing world as Pirate3D’s Buccaneer 3D printer. Recently launched on startup website Kickstarter, Pirate3D’s Buccaneer reached its target...
View ArticleWhy 3D printers are great for schools
As teaching aids and creative outlets. 3D printers have been hitting the headlines of late, from 3D printed guns to NASA developing printers to use in space, but how can this hot new technology be put...
View Article3D printers and NASA – Going where no printer has gone before!
One small 3D printer for man, one giant idea from NASA! Well to be honest, it’s more like 3 giant ideas from NASA! More than most, the legendary American space exploration team realizes the potential...
View ArticleMade in the USA – American companies behind the rise of 3D printers
3D printers have gone from relative obscurity to being sold in major chain stores like Staples seemingly overnight. But bringing a technology first conceived in the 1980′s into average consumer’s homes...
View ArticleAdvantages of 3D printing over traditional manufacturing
Additive vs subtractive manufacturing – what’s the difference? The two processes defined. Subtractive manufacturing is the process of beginning with more material than is needed and selectively...
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