AI Text-to-STL tools are revolutionizing 3D printing by eliminating the need for CAD skills. Anyone can create custom objects, opening up entrepreneurial scenarios for makers and micro-entrepreneurs. Large companies are integrating AI into their design ecosystems.

Bambu Lab A2L: consumer 3D printing with a volume of 330×320×325 mm and speeds up to 500 mm/sec. Open bed-slinger architecture to keep costs down, but with structural criticalities. Ideal for cosplay, prototypes, and bulky objects without assemblies.

3D printer kits save 20-30% and offer total control, but require time and skills. From basic models like Dagoma (€399) to advanced ones like Prusa CORE One+ (€1,999), choosing a kit is convenient for those who want to customize and maintain their own machine, dedicating hours to assembly.

OrcaSlicer 2.4.0 Alpha offers Orca Cloud, Z Anti-Aliasing, and Machine Input Shaping, but it has technical limitations and risks of instability. For production environments, it is essential to maintain a stable version in parallel and test only copies of the profiles.

3D printed centrifugal pump in a single piece: bearings and o-rings inserted during printing, dissolvable supports for the impeller and epoxy coating for sealing. A hybrid technique that eliminates post-print assembly.

Double the strength of 3D prints without extra weight: use gyroid infill, optimized pathing with Arachne, and localized reinforcements in the G-Code. Advanced slicing techniques for stronger and lighter parts, without complex CAD modifications.

Water-washable resins for 3D printing are neither safe nor eco-friendly. The wash water becomes contaminated with unpolymerized toxic resin and must be disposed of as hazardous waste. Do not pour down the sink. Always use gloves and protective gear: convenience does not eliminate health and environmental risks.

OrcaSlicer v2.3.2 and Marlin 2.1.3-b3 resolve critical bugs: no more crashes in multi-material slicing, 3MF vulnerabilities closed, and native support for FLY boards and GD32 processors. Essential updates for stability, security, and modern hardware.

Next-generation photopolymer resins cost more because they are formulated to emulate the properties of engineering plastics like PP or TPU, with chemical precision and control of mechanical characteristics. They are not simple liquids: each resin is designed for specific applications, ensuring quality, durability, and performance similar to injection molding. The difference in pr

The noise from 3D printers mainly comes from stepper motor vibrations during movement. To reduce it, acoustic insulation is not enough; it is necessary to intervene on motor control, acceleration, and feedback. Techniques like input shaping allow vibrations to be prevented at the source, improving both noise and print quality. Good tuning of the parameters d

Prusa releases the CORE One CAD files under the new open-source OCL license, which allows modifications, sharing, and internal use, but prohibits direct sale without an agreement. Discover what you can concretely do with STEP and Fusion 360 files.

3D printing in schools can be inclusive and scalable if well planned. Simple models, materials like PLA, and collaboration with teachers allow for optimizing production and educational impact, avoiding waste and overloads. Starting with pilot projects and scaling gradually is the key to success.