Matte PLA: The Secret to Hiding Layer Lines

Matte PLA is one of the easiest ways to achieve cleaner, more professional looking 3D prints with minimal post processing. By diffusing light rather than reflecting it, matte PLA dramatically reduc...

Printing with Flexible Filaments (TPU/TPE)

TPU and other flexible filaments unlock applications that rigid materials cannot achieve, from phone cases and gaskets to vibration dampeners and flexible hinges. This guide covers Shore hardness, ...

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...