Need a quickstart in the world of 3D printing? This is the article for you. In this guide, we’ll break down 3D printing for beginners and explore machines, processes, and top tips.

 

Ultimaker 2, a high performance FDM 3D printer. (Source: Tested) “3D printing” is itself a very general term. The media, especially mainstream marketing, portrays 3D printing to be a magical technology of the future capable of replicating complex objects. But that makes it hard to put a finger on what exactly 3D printing is, technically speaking.

 

In reality, there are many different 3D printing technologies, but FDM, on which this article is focused, is the most common one. Fused deposition modeling (FDM) is a 3D printing technology that prints parts using thermoplastic filament, which is basically a cord of material capable of being melted, selectively deposited, and cooled. Parts are built by adding up layers on […]

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