How To

Working on a project that might require a customized stencil? Not a problem! With the power of MatterControl, users can imagine, design, and print exactly what they need. Here is how... (More)

In the past, creating an object based on a video game was difficult, time intensive, and generally accomplished by hand. My background in 3D printing comes from cosplay, and the most common question I am asked is "how do you make your costumes?" (More)

Acetone is a powerful solvent that quickly dissolves ABS. However, the ABS reconstitutes itself once the acetone has evaporated. This phenomenon is used for welding ABS drain pipes (ABS glue is contains acetone). It also allows us to use 'ABS juice' to apply a thin film of ABS to the print bed to help with adhesion. (More)

If you have the desire to print standard hardware, but lack the motivation to reverse engineer the parts yourself, I have some good news for you. The McMaster Carr online catalog is well organized, has an overwhelming selection, and as it turns out, is a fantastic resource for standard hardware CAD Designs. A good portion of the standard hardware have downloadable CAD files within the product det... (More)

MatterControl recently introduced 7 and 13 point software print leveling. These are great options for delta 3D printers, as well as Cartesian printers with large print beds. (More)

The Band-IT component parts may be downloaded and printed at Band-IT Dragster.  Follow these instructions to learn how to assemble your dragster once all the components are printed.... (More)

Halloween was coming and I needed a costume. I didn't want to go buy something and I didn't want to wear anything lame. With the new WASP printer that just arrived in our showroom, I wanted to utilize its power. Finally, a friend suggested Iron Man. It was perfect, but I had every intention of doing it right.  (More)