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Multi-color printing sounds like a dream come true: you load a model, assign colors, press a button, and the machine handles the rest on its own. Bambu Lab’s AMS has brought that vision closer to the average hobbyist than anyone else, but there’s a gap between the marketing video and the reality on the...
Functional printing, meaning parts that have to hold up and do real work, is a discipline where mistakes show up fast and without mercy. Over the past few weeks, this arc has covered engineering use cases, material choice for load-bearing parts, and failure diagnostics, which wraps everything up as ARC RECAP #2. This installment...
When this week’s Monday hub opened the topic of slicer tuning for engineering filaments, flow rate calibration is the unassuming step that decides whether well-tuned temperatures and pressure advance actually deliver the expected result. Flow rate, known in PrusaSlicer as extrusion multiplier and in Bambu Studio as flow ratio, determines how much plastic the...
Printing regular PLA or PETG? Start with the general guide Stringing: Why Your Printer Pulls Strings — this article covers engineering materials (CF/GF composites, nylon, ABS). Stringing is one of the most common and most frustrating defects in FDM printing. Thin filament strands that connect different parts of a model or fill the space...
The first three weeks at printara3d.cz are behind us, and you’ve sent in dozens of questions. Readers responded mainly to the article on PETG composites (CF and GF variants), to the guide on the AMS system in Bambu Lab printers, and to the practical walkthrough on dealing with warping on ABS parts. This arc...
The past few weeks on printara3d.cz formed a continuous arc of three articles dedicated to the foundational pillars of 3D printing. Flexible TPU-type materials, slicing software, and a comparison of the main printer brands. Each of these topics would deserve its own book, but in real-world workflow they overlap heavily. The choice of TPU...
Choosing the right slicer is a decision that shapes every single print, which is exactly why Monday’s overview looked at how a slicer fits into your whole workflow; today’s article builds on that with a concrete comparison of the three most widely used programs. OrcaSlicer, Cura, and PrusaSlicer are among the most popular open...
Over the past two years, OrcaSlicer has become one of the most popular slicers in the 3D printing community. It started as a fork of Bambu Studio (which itself is based on PrusaSlicer), added a number of its own tools, and continues to evolve thanks to a large open-source community. For a newcomer, however,...
Prusa Research helped shape desktop 3D printing by advancing open, reliable 3D printers built on RepRap roots. This article dives into fused filament fabrication, the i3 lineage, and what the Original Prusa MK4S means for makers and professionals. We explore workflow with PrusaSlicer and Prusa Connect, materials and tuning, and practical applications that turn...
In our series, we have explored ABS as a strong and versatile material, learned how to print it successfully, and uncovered the magic of its surface finishes. However, the world of 3D printing is constantly evolving, and with it, materials. While ABS remains relevant, modern alternatives have emerged that address some of its shortcomings,...
In previous parts, we explored the basics of 3D printing, its uses, and how to choose your first printer. However, owning the hardware is just the beginning. In this final article, we will focus on the entire ecosystem surrounding 3D printing. We’ll discuss essential software, the best basic materials to start with, and where...
In the last part, we explained what 3D printing is and how it works. Now let’s look at the most interesting part: what can this technology be used for in practice? The possibilities are practically limitless, ranging from simple home repairs to revolutionary applications that are changing entire industries. A 3D printer is not...
Entering the world of 3D printing is a fascinating journey that opens the doors to limitless creativity and practical solutions. Perhaps you’ve seen amazing creations online or heard about how this technology is changing industries, and now you’re wondering: “How does it all actually work?” This first part of our series will guide you...
Why Does 3D Printing Matter? In our series, we’ve explored the world of 3D printing from all angles: we know what it is, what technologies exist, how to make your first print, what materials to use, and who the key manufacturers are. In this final installment, we’ll focus on what’s most important – its...
Who is behind the revolution? In previous parts, we learned what 3D printing is, what technologies it uses, how to create your first print, and what materials to choose. Now it’s time to look at the creators of this revolution themselves. The 3D printing market is a dynamic and competitive environment where various philosophies...
From Theory to Practice In previous parts, we explored what 3D printing is and what technologies lie behind it. Now it’s time to move from theory to practice. Entering the world of 3D printing might seem complex at first glance, but the entire process from idea to finished object can be broken down into...
From Theory to Practice In the last installment, we uncovered what 3D printing is and why additive manufacturing is so revolutionary. Now that we understand the basic principle of “adding material,” it’s time to look at how it all works in practice. The term “3D printing” actually encompasses a whole family of different technologies,...
From Digital Model to Physical Reality in a Few Hours The idea that you can create almost any physical object on your desk at home – from a replacement part for a broken appliance to a detailed architectural model – sounds like a scene from a sci-fi movie. Yet, this vision has become an...
