Category: Getting Started
New to 3D printing? This is your starting point. We cover everything from setting up your first printer and choosing the right filament, to understanding the broader landscape of brands, technologies, and industry trends shaping the hobby in 2026. Whether you’ve just unboxed your first machine or you’re trying to make sense of the latest product launches and market moves, you’ll find it here. Complete beginners should start with our setup guides and filament basics. Industry watchers will find our brand analysis and launch breakdowns useful for staying current without sifting through press releases.
Stratasys Sought to Block the Bambu Lab H2C in Europe. A Court Just Said No.
Here’s a thing that doesn’t happen very often in patent court: a company gets beaten with its own words. That’s exactly what occurred on April 24, 2026, when the Unified Patent Court (UPC) in The Hague dismissed Stratasys’ emergency…
From Trash to Treasure: Why Creality’s Filastudio M1 & R1 Just Smashed the $4.5M Mark
Let’s be honest for a second: if you’ve been 3D printing for more than a month, you probably have a “Bin of Shame.” You know the one—filled with failed supports, bird-nested spaghetti, and that colorful “poop” from your multi-material…
Creality SparkX i7 Accessories & Upgrades: Complete Must-Have Guide for Beginners
TL;DR The Creality SparkX i7 offers excellent upgrade potential for beginners looking to enhance their 3D printing experience. Essential accessories include the PrintEase Kit with maintenance tools and spare parts, plus multicolor printing capabilities through the CFS Lite system.…
Creality M1 & R1 Recycled Filament Tolerance: Will It Clog Your Printer?
Creality M1 & R1 recycled output has ±0.1mm tolerance — double the range of commercial filament. Here’s exactly what that means for Bambu AMS users, Ender owners, and where recycled filament is actually safe to use.
Creality M1 & R1 Filament Maker Indiegogo: Honest Breakdown for Bambu & Ender Users
The Creality M1 & R1 Indiegogo campaign is live. Here’s the honest breakdown — confirmed pricing, ±0.1mm tolerance reality, and exactly who should back it right now.
Bambu Lab A2: Dual Nozzle Printer Incoming? What a 2025 Patent Reveals
Last updated: February 2026 A patent filed in March 2025 might be the clearest signal yet that Bambu Lab’s A series is getting a serious upgrade. China’s patent database recently published a filing from Bambu Lab (Publication No. CN120096089A)…
xTool Filed fora Hong Kong IPO — What the Prospectus Reveals
xTool has filed its listing application with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, according to documents published on HKEX News. Market observers cited by Reuters say the company’s DTC-heavy model sets it apart from traditional hardware brands, positioning it closer…
Persona Footwear Package (FORMISM × Bambu Lab): Wearable 3D Printed Shoes, TPU Rules & Sizing Explained
What’s inside (3 models), how sizing works, and the TPU printing rules you must follow (NO AMS, mandatory drying, speed/flow discipline).
Creality IPO Analysis: Beyond 3D Printers — Scanners, Lasers, and DTC Strategy
Creality’s IPO signals a shift beyond selling 3D printers. This article analyzes how scanners, consumables, laser engraving, and direct-to-consumer channels are reshaping its growth model — and what this change means for the future of the 3D printing industry.
What Is Bambu Lab’s Let’s Make It Fund? A $300,000 Opportunity for Makers
Every maker knows this moment. You have a great 3D printing idea. The design looks good. The prototype works. Then reality hits. You don’t have enough time. You don’t have enough money. And the project slowly dies inside a…
