More affordable than ever, 3D printers are booming for personal, professional, and educational use. Here's everything to know before you buy one, along with the top models from our hands-on testing.
Although its output in our tests was nearly misprint-free, print quality ... with instructions coded in the file for the object being printed. For 3D printing, resolution equals layer height.
Nearly all 3D printers accept files in what's called STL format (named ... from expensive commercial packages like AutoCAD to free or open-source products such as Google SketchUp and Blender.
Among the things we look for in an entry-level 3D printer are a low price, ease of setup and use, largely problem-free operation, and solid print quality. The Anycubic Kobra 2 ticks off all these ...
Getting the best 3D printer for your dream project is key to having it done right. Here's what you need to know. James has been writing about technology for years but has loved it since the early 90s.