SUNLU's filament-based 3D printer claims to print at breakneck speeds, but is it really necessary? We spent a week testing the T3 to find out.

If you are looking to purchase your very first 3D printer or upgrade your existing machine, the open source Longer FDM LK5 PRO is definitely worth researching further and is priced at just $329.

Learn how to use the Industrial FDM 3D printers at Sears think [box], Case Western Reserve University’s open-access innovation center and makerspace.

Printing Process Producing parts in FDM is broken up into three steps: pre-processing, production, and post-processing. Pre-processing. Printer software slices 3D CAD file into layers.

Owning an FDM printer is advantageous regarding scalability, cost-efficiency, and flexibility. Especially with Creality's K1 series, you are assured of a 3D printer of the highest quality.

Most people buying 3D printers for the first time don't know that specific software is also needed to make a 3D model ready for printing.

Resin or filament 3D printing: Which is best for you? Best answer: You'll want a filament (FDM) printer for printing large models such as cosplay accessories.

However after un-boxing and building the Longer FDM LK5 PRO and running it through a few test prints I was extremely surprised at the results such a budget 3D printer could produce.