New Printrbots are exclusively 1.75mm, and Makerbots use 1.75mm filament. The Dremel Idea Builder 3D printer – available at Lowes and Home Depot – uses 1.75mm filament.

PLA is the most used 3D printing filament for a reason; it's easy to print with low temperatures of around 200 degrees Celsius on the hotend, and either does not need a heated bed at all or can ...

We break down the pros and cons of the various types of 3D printing materials, from PETG to TPU, to help you figure out which filament is best for your prints. Since 2004, I have worked on PCMag ...

My practical 3D printing advice is simple: if you're buying a new 3D printer, get one with a filament runout sensor. If you don't have one, see if it can be added and invest a few bucks to upgrade ...

For a first-time FDM 3D printer, you won't break the bank with the Creality Ender 3 V2. Its features and print quality make it one of the best 3D printers you can buy on a budget.

Moisture is 3D printer filament’s worst enemy. This spool comes in a vacuum-sealed foil bag, meaning it’s almost guaranteed to come to your house as fresh as can be. It has a great balance of ...