One of the most persistent myths in 3D printing is the idea that stronger parts require more plastic. New users often assume that cranking infill to 100% automatically produces tougher prints, so ...

Why it matters: Infill affects compressive strength, top surface quality, and material use. Overbuilding wastes filament without always improving durability. Pattern power: Patterns like gyroid, cubic ...

Makerbot is in the gutter, 3D Systems and Stratasys stock is only a shadow of their 2014 glory, but this is the best year 3D printing has ever had. Machines are now good and cheap, there’s a variety ...