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.
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…
The Complete Guide to FDM 3D Print Post-Processing (Beginner to Pro)
Post-processing is the key to making FDM 3D prints look smooth and professional. This step-by-step guide explains sanding, filling, priming, and painting in a simple, practical way for beginners.
2025: The Year Consumer FDM Entered the Multi-Material Era
2025 is a big year for consumer 3D printing. For the first time, multi-material and multi-color FDM printing moved from “high-end features” to tools that everyday makers can use. Many brands launched new systems. Many of them focus on…
Beginner’s Guide to Filaments Usage 2025
If you’re new to 3D printing, this simple guide will help you choose the right filament, use it the correct way, avoid common beginner mistakes, and get clean first prints. Learn how PLA, PETG, TPU, and ABS behave, how…
Creality Root Disclaimer Explained: Risks, Impact, and 2025 K1 Changes
A complete breakdown of Creality’s Root Disclaimer: why K1 2025 removes Root access, real risks of Rooting, who should Root, and what users should do now.
Uncovering the Algorithm Behind Bambu Lab’s Patent
Bambu Lab’s patent WO-2025218693-A1 introduces a software algorithm that optimizes multi-material 3D printing by intelligently assigning filaments to minimize unnecessary material changes. This innovation aims to reduce print times and waste, marking a shift towards software-defined 3D printing, enhancing…
Reddit Users on BambuLab P2S: What’s Great and What’s Missing
We analyzed hundreds of Reddit discussions on the BambuLab P2S. Here’s what real users love — and what they think Bambu still needs to fix.
