I recently wrote about a prototype filament from 3R3DTM called reincarnation in a previous review and I recently receive a generous batch of their filaments to test. 3r3dtm is a Spanish Bask County firm that specializes in developing unique…

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Sep 13, 2016

Nanodax Glass Wool Polypropylene Review

Nanodax Co. Ltd is a startup filament company from Japan that is testing a new type of filament material.

There prototype filament is glass wool polypropylene (GWPP). When I first read the email from Nanodax about this, I was doubtful…

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Sep 7, 2016

Top 6 Unique CAD Programs (2016–2017)

In this list, I have compiled a list of the Top 6 CAD programs that have shined in one way or another. The list is in no particular order, as each program is a gem of its own. I call them “best” by comparing them to other programs at the same price point, and with…

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Jul 2, 2016

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In a previous blog I wrote about my trip to the Lulzbot factory in Loveland, CO. While I was…

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Jun 23, 2016

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{:en}Best way to send G-code to your 3D Printer.

Note: This analysis is based on my experiences with Repetier Host and the Wanhao Duplicator i3 V2. Other programs and printers may work…

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Jun 13, 2016

A Tour of IT-Works

IT-Works is a full service company for 3D printers located in Longmont, Colorado.

IT-Works is headed by Jamie Leben, who worked in IT before becoming a retailer for Lulzbot 3D printers.

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May 30, 2016

How to Rate 3D Printers

In a previous blog I developed a scoring system to look at the quality of filament.

Others have asked me to develop a scoring system for 3D printers as well. With the wide choice of 3D printers on the market, I wanted to develop a way to rate them based on…

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May 8, 2016

INprinting Hemp Based HIPS Filament

INprinting A California 3D printing firm sent 3D — PT a sample of their blend of hemp & HIPS to review.

Hemp composite filament have long been a goal of 3D printers. Many 3D printers hope to make hemp composite items. This composite can be…