Silk PLA: What It Is and How to Print It

Silk PLA creates some of the most visually impressive finishes possible in FDM 3D printing, producing glossy, metallic looking surfaces straight off the printer with no post processing required. Th...

What is PLA+? Is It Worth the Extra Cost?

PLA+ builds on standard PLA by improving toughness, impact resistance, and layer adhesion whilst maintaining the easy printability that makes PLA so popular. This guide explains how PLA+ differs fr...

Choosing Your First 3D Printer

New to 3D printing? This beginner friendly guide covers everything you need to get started in Australia, from choosing your first printer and filament to understanding the basics of printing, stora...

Choosing Your First 3D Printer

Choosing a 3D printer in 2025 can feel overwhelming, with everything from budget bedslingers to high speed CoreXY machines competing for attention. This guide breaks down the key printer architectu...

Designing for 3D Printing: DFM Basics

Design for Manufacturing (DFM) is essential for creating reliable, functional FDM prints. Learn how print orientation, overhang reduction, tolerances, wall thickness, and material choice affect str...

Printing ABS Without Warping

ABS can be one of the most challenging FDM materials to print successfully, but with the right setup and environment, it becomes far more manageable. This guide covers enclosures, bed adhesion, tem...

Understanding Layer Height and Print Speed

Layer height and print speed control the balance between detail, strength, and efficiency in FDM 3D printing. This guide explains how nozzle size affects usable layer heights, why lower layers dram...

Retraction Settings: Finding the Perfect Tune

Stringing is one of the most common FDM print quality issues, but it can usually be solved through proper temperature tuning, retraction calibration, and smarter slicer settings. This guide explain...

Flow Rate Calibration: Dialling In Extrusion Multiplier

Learn how flow rate calibration improves 3D print quality by correcting over and under extrusion. This guide explains extrusion multiplier tuning, the single wall calibration method, material speci...