James has been writing about technology for years but has loved it since the early 90s. While his main areas of expertise are maker tools -- 3D printers, vinyl cutters, paper printers, and laser ...

When looking for the best filament dryer, there are a few critical ... with intuitive controls and clear instructions. Finally, consider the build quality of the filament dryer.

Now, if you’re thinking that 3D printing some filament sounds inefficient at best (and a gimmick at worst ... You be the judge, but it’s pretty clear that some interesting results can be ...

Ready to dive into 3D printing but don't know where to start? We've compiled a list of some of the best 3D printers for ...

Even if you find a filament that's explicitly labeled as food safe, that still doesn't take into account whether your printer or its environment could contaminate the model, so it's best not to ...

Now that incandescent bulbs are on the way out, LED bulbs are a clear choice, but there are things to keep in mind when buying them.

The Ender-3 V3 is a major upgrade from its predecessors, and the standard machine has already impressed. Here, we see more of ...

VoxelMatters has recently completed our testing of Bambu Lab ’s A1 3D printer, a few months after the company recalled a ...

They're weatherproof, come in five different lengths and are commercial-grade, with a warm vintage vibe — ideal for late fall ...

This story is part of TechHive’s in-depth coverage of the best smart lighting ... Imagine a hypothetical black, metal object—say, the filament of an incandescent light bulb.

Filament-wise, it’s PLA only, which is the best choice for beginners ... Only a limited color palette is available, usually clear, white, gray, black, or gold. Working with liquid resin and ...

To be clear, the optical filament sensor in the Prusa i3 MK3 did ... it would have been a stopgap measure at best. Clearly the sensor wasn’t up to the challenge. The accuracy wasn’t high ...