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3D Printing Filament: What It Is and How to Choose the Right One

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3D Printing Filament: What It Is and How to Choose the Right One 3D printing technology has come a long way in recent years, and one of the key components of this technology is the 3D printing filament. This material is used to create objects layer by layer, and it plays a crucial role in the overall quality of the final product. In this blog post, we will take a closer look at what 3D printing filament is, and how you can choose the right one for your needs. What is 3D Printing Filament? 3D printing filament is a long, thin strand of material that is melted and extruded layer by layer to build a 3D object. The most common type of filament used in 3D printing is made of thermoplastics, such as ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) and PLA (Polylactic Acid), which are melted at high temperatures and then rapidly cooled to solidify. There are many different types of 3D printing filament available on the market, each with its own unique properties and advantages. Some of the most co...
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CoreXY 3D Printer Advantages

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CoreXY 3D Printer Advantages Advantages CoreXY 3D printers are a popular choice among hobbyists and professionals alike. These printers are known for their high precision, speed, and ease of use. The CoreXY design is based on a parallel kinematic system, which allows for faster and more accurate movement of the print head. One of the main advantages of CoreXY printers is their speed. The parallel kinematic design allows for faster movement of the print head, which results in faster printing times. This can be especially useful for printing large or complex models. CoreXY printers are also known for their high precision, making them well-suited for printing detailed models and objects with fine details. Another advantage of CoreXY printers is their ease of use. Many ...
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FDM Printing Advantages, Limitations

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FDM Printing Advantages, Limitations Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) is a type of 3D printing that creates objects by depositing melted plastic filament layer by layer. It is one of the most popular forms of 3D printing and is used for a wide variety of applications, including prototyping, product development, and even manufacturing. FDM printers work by heating a plastic filament to its melting point and then extruding it through a small nozzle. The extruded filament is deposited layer by layer, building up the object being printed. The printer is controlled by a computer, which sends instructions to the printer based on a 3D model of the object to be printed. Advantages One of the key advantages of FDM printing is its relatively low cost. FDM printers are widely available, and the cost of the plastic filament used in the printing process is relatively inexpensive. Additionally, FDM printing is a relatively simple process that can be easily learned by anyone with a basic understanding...
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The Future of Manufacturing: An Introduction to Cartesian 3D Printers

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The Future of Manufacturing: An Introduction to Cartesian 3D Printers 3D printing technology has been around for decades, but it has only recently begun to gain mainstream attention and popularity. One of the most common types of 3D printers is the Cartesian printer, named after the French philosopher and mathematician René Descartes. A Cartesian 3D printer works by moving a print head (which contains the extruder and the nozzle) in the X, Y, and Z axes to create a 3D object. The printer reads a 3D model and slices it into layers, which are then printed one by one. The result is a physical object that is an exact replica of the digital model. Advantages One of the biggest advantages of Cartesian 3D printers is their precision. Because the print head moves along precise X, Y, and Z axes, the finished product is highly accurate and consistent. This makes Cartesian printers ideal for manufacturing parts and prototypes, as well as for creating detailed and intric...
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3D Printing History Explained

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3D Printing History Explained 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, is a process of creating three-dimensional objects by building up layers of material. The history of 3D printing can be traced back to the 1980s when the first patents for 3D printing technology were filed. One of the earliest forms of 3D printing was called "stereolithography" (SLA). This process involved using a laser to cure (harden) a liquid resin, layer by layer, to create a solid object. Another early form of 3D printing was called "fused deposition modeling" (FDM), which involved using an extruder to deposit layers of melted plastic to create a solid object. In the 1990s, the first commercial 3D printers became available. These early printers were primarily used for prototyping and were primarily used by engineers and designers. However, as the technology continued to improve and the cost of 3D printers decreased, 3D printing began to gain popularity among hobbyists and small...
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Raspberry Pi Pico I Choose You!

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More Raspberry Pi Pico For Me! The possibilities of the Raspberry Pi family have already been discussed, but I forgot to state my personal preference. Although it's difficult not to choose the Pi 3, what's not to like about the most powerful model in the group for most applications. However I'm especially intrigued by the Pico because of some unique qualities that separate it from those other models. I'll spend some time explaining my initial thoughts on the topic and why I'm so enthusiastic about its potential. Why I Like The Pico? I'm not sure why I'm so taken by the Pico, but let's start with the fact that it's a microcontroller. Its ability to control actuators and sensors is what makes it unique, but if asked to choose one characteristic that stand out to me. It's the ability to automate systems that effectively carry out repetitive tasks with a few electronic components, 10 lines of code, and a power supply. Nevertheless the development sta...
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What If Sensors Had Spidey-Senses?

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What If Sensors Had Spidey-Senses? What’s That Tingling Feeling? The IoT or IIoT sensors causing that tingling sensation has Spider-Senses. Yes, you read that right: a sensor capable of predicting events before they occur. Instead of just measuring a start location and an end position, picture it keeping track of the distance between two points. What if the origin's location has moved relative to the target location? The sensors in a Spidey-like sense would immediately detect this and as soon as a disparity is recognized, course correction activates to reflect the new position. Embedded inside each of these smart sensors is a supervised machine-learning algorithm aware of its environment and with each additional bit of data it collects it models the world in real-time to optimize tasks. None of this requires the addition of any extra code. These smart sensors improves the process flow the same as a linter would to make your coding better. Equipped to deal with anomalies ...
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