How to Photograph Metallic and Silk PLA Prints: Capture the Shimmer
Silk and metallic PLA filaments produce some of the most visually stunning 3D prints available — rich, shimmering surfaces that catch light and shift color…
3D Printing Blog: Guides, Tips & Print Farm Stories
Insights from our print farm, design process, decentralized manufacturing philosophy, and strategies for 3D print entrepreneurs.
How Print Farm Operators Can Monetize 3D Printing with Licensed Designs
You have invested thousands in printers, spent weeks calibrating settings, and can now produce clean prints consistently. The printers hum along overnight, turning spools of…
The Science Behind PLA: From Corn to Collectible
PLA — polylactic acid — accounts for roughly 65% of all consumer 3D printing filament sold worldwide. It is the material behind the vast majority…
3D Printed Music Accessories: Custom Picks, Stands, and Studio Decor for Musicians
The intersection of 3D printing and music has created an entirely new category of accessories that musicians never knew they needed. From custom-thickness guitar picks…
Spring 2026 Collection: Fresh Designs for the New Season
Spring is here and we are excited to unveil our latest collection of decorative 3D printed collectibles. This seasonal drop brings fresh designs that celebrate…
Quebec-Made Filament: Year One Results, Quality Data, and New Color Announcements
One year ago, 3DCentral took a significant step in vertical integration by beginning production of our own 3D printing filament at our facility in Quebec.…
3D Printed Miniature Buildings and Architecture: From Tabletop Cottages to Detailed Cityscapes
Architectural miniatures occupy a distinctive position in the 3D printing collectibles landscape. Unlike character figurines or decorative objects, miniature buildings demand a different kind of…
January 2026 Wrap-Up: A Record-Setting Start to the New Year at 3DCentral
The first month of 2026 is behind us, and the numbers tell a compelling story. January delivered record-setting performance across every division of our Laval,…
Why Decentralized Manufacturing Is the Future of Consumer Products
The centralized manufacturing model has dominated consumer goods for over a century. Design in one country, manufacture in another, ship across oceans, warehouse in distribution…
AwesomePrinter Development Update: Farm Management Software Built From Running Over 200 FDM Printers
AwesomePrinter is not a theoretical product. It is software born from the daily operational reality of running our own 3D print farm. Every feature, every…