The benefits of having a 3D printer with multiple extruders are numerous: you can print soluble support material for easy removal, print a combination of flexible and rigid filament, or simply print ...

Anyone who has been having problems with a 3D printer extruder ruining prints by either jamming or not providing an even flow of filament. Might be interested in a new smart extruder which is being ...

MakerBot has fixed some major issues and upgraded some key aspects of its technology with the latest version of its flagship desktop 3D printer, the Replicator+. The company claims the MakerBot ...

Since 2004, I have worked on PCMag’s hardware team, covering at various times printers, scanners, projectors, storage, and monitors. I currently focus my testing efforts on 3D printers, pro and ...

There are many factors that determine how well a 3D printer prints. While many of them involve tuning and tweaking the actual 3D printer itself, the filament you print with may be one of the most ...

"The extruder is the most critical part of a 3D printer and it is a part that wears out after a certain period of time and needs to be replaced." To ensure that the new part is sturdy enough, Makerbot ...

Those of you building your very own 3D printer or have already built one looking to upgrade the extruder might be interested in a new piece of hardware which has been developed by Zesty Technology.

If you own one of the budget-friendly 3D printers, you may have realized they are great for the price, but they are not perfect out of the box. They can produce decent prints, but you’ll likely run ...