Mother Day: Celebrating Moms Who Love 3D Prints
Happy Mother Day. Today we celebrate the moms in our community — customers, artists, and team members — who share a love of 3D printed…
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Insights from our print farm, design process, decentralized manufacturing philosophy, and strategies for 3D print entrepreneurs.
3D Printed Desk Organization: Functional and Beautiful
A organized desk improves productivity and mood. 3D printed desk accessories combine function with unique design — organizers that are as beautiful as they are…
Retraction Settings: Eliminating Stringing and Blobs
Retraction is the most impactful setting for print cleanliness. Properly tuned retraction eliminates stringing, reduces blobs, and creates clean surfaces between separated features. How Retraction…
Articulated Dragons: Our Most Complex 3D Prints
Articulated dragons are the pinnacle of print-in-place engineering — dozens of joints, wing mechanisms, and tail segments working together in a single print. Here is…
How to Create a 3D Printing Business Website
Your own website gives you full control over branding, pricing, and customer relationships — without marketplace fees eating your margins. Here is how to set…
Print Bed Types: Glass, PEI, and Spring Steel Compared
The build surface you print on significantly affects adhesion, surface finish, and ease of part removal. Understanding bed types helps you choose the right surface…
Mother Day Gift Guide 2025: 3D Printed Edition
Mother Day is approaching and the perfect gift is one she will keep forever. 3D printed gifts combine artistry, uniqueness, and lasting quality for a…
Star Wars Day: Sci-Fi Themed 3D Printed Collectibles
May the Fourth be with you. While we cannot print licensed Star Wars items, the sci-fi aesthetic inspires incredible original designs — space ducks, cosmic…
Bed Adhesion Solutions for Perfect First Layers
The first layer of a 3D print determines everything that follows. Poor bed adhesion causes warping, shifting, and failed prints. Here are proven solutions for…
3D Printed Bird Houses and Garden Accessories
Beyond gnomes, 3D printing creates unique garden accessories — bird houses, wind spinners, and decorative stakes that add personality and function to outdoor spaces. Decorative…