Category: Buyer’s Guide

Print helmets, props, furniture parts, and giant models at home. This 2025 guide compares the best large-format 3D printers for size, speed, and reliability.

This guide emphasizes the educational benefits of 3D printing and provides a breakdown of suitable printers for different age groups. It details essential features for early learners, teens, and college students, focusing on safety, ease of use, and print quality. The right choice can significantly enhance creative learning and problem-solving skills.

Turning 3D printing into a real business is very different from printing for fun. You’re no longer asking “Can this printer make a cool Benchy?” You’re asking things like: This guide is written specifically for small businesses and Etsy sellers who need prosumer-level 3D printers: machines that sit between hobby toys and industrial monsters. The…

This guide outlines the best filaments for various 3D printers, notably Bambu Lab, Creality, and Prusa. It emphasizes considerations like printer compatibility, print quality, and performance based on community feedback. Featured recommendations include Polymaker PolyLite PLA, eSun PLA+, and others across budgets and specific applications. Understanding filament types and printer behaviors is key for optimal…

In 2025, budget 3D printers have improved significantly, offering advanced features like auto bed leveling and multi-color printing at affordable prices. Recommended models under $300 and $500 provide great value for beginners, ensuring high-quality prints with minimal setup. Options cater to different needs, making 3D printing accessible to everyone.

The guide emphasizes essential accessories for Bambu Lab P2S Combo users. New owners often overpurchase kits but should prioritize quality PLA filament, proper tools, and moisture control essentials. Additional upgrades, like hardened nozzles and spare hotends, can wait until users understand their printing style. Avoid buying unnecessary or flashy items early on.

The guide explores whether to gift a 3D printer for Christmas, suggesting it can be unique and engaging if the recipient is interested in DIY, tech, or STEM. It discusses key factors like printer types (FDM vs. resin), budget considerations, necessary accessories, safety, and user experience to help buyers make informed decisions.

Learn how the BambuLab wiping system works, why it matters for clean prints, and how to tune or upgrade yours for smoother, more consistent results. Includes mods, G-code tips, and maintenance routines tested by real makers.

Bambu Lab’s P2S and Creality’s K2 Pro redefine desktop 3D printing in 2025. This in-depth comparison covers real speed tests, accuracy data, AMS vs CFS performance, and community feedback to reveal which printer delivers the best balance of precision, material compatibility, and value for your workshop.