3D Printed Fidget Toys: The Engineering Behind the Satisfying Click
There is a particular quality to the click of a well-engineered 3D printed joint that is genuinely difficult to describe to someone who has not…
3D Printing Blog: Guides, Tips & Print Farm Stories
Insights from our print farm, design process, decentralized manufacturing philosophy, and strategies for 3D print entrepreneurs.
3D Printing Ventilation: Safety Guidelines
Operating a 3D printer means melting thermoplastic material at temperatures between 190 and 260 degrees Celsius, and that process produces airborne particles and volatile organic…
Summer Solstice at the Print Farm: Inside 3DCentral’s Longest-Day Production Marathon
June 21 brings the summer solstice to Quebec, and with it, the longest stretch of daylight in the year. At 3DCentral’s Laval facility, this day…
3D Printed Figurine Display Ideas Under $20: Creative Ways to Showcase Your Collection
Building a collection of 3D printed figurines is only half the satisfaction. Displaying them properly transforms individual pieces into a curated showcase that highlights the…
How to Start a Gnome Collection in 2025: The Complete Beginner’s Guide
Gnome collecting has experienced a quiet but significant surge over the past several years. What was once considered a niche garden hobby has expanded into…
Canada Day Red and White Collection: Patriotic 3D Printed Collectibles Made in Quebec
July 1st approaches, and red and white are about to appear on every porch, lawn, and mantelpiece across the country. Canada Day is the annual…
3D Printing in Education: How Schools Teach STEM Through Making
The classroom 3D printer has evolved from a novelty gadget to a legitimate educational tool. Schools across Canada and worldwide are integrating additive manufacturing into…
3D Print Farm Automation: Software, Systems, and Scaling with Technology
Operating a single 3D printer is a manual affair. You slice a file, load filament, start the print, and check on it occasionally. Operating ten…
3D Printed Garden Gnomes: A Summer Garden Tour and Display Guide
Summer in Canada means garden season, and gardens across the country are discovering that 3D printed gnomes bring a dimension of personality and creativity that…
Custom 3D Printed Board Game Accessories: Upgrade Your Tabletop Experience
The board gaming hobby has experienced a sustained renaissance over the past decade, with modern tabletop games reaching levels of mechanical complexity, artistic presentation, and…