Silk PLA strings, blobs at the seam, and splits along a layer line. Here are the slicer settings that give you the shine without the mess.

Independent tests put a number on multicolor purge waste: 41 to 128 grams for a single part. What the new machines change, and how to cut waste on the printer you already own.

Carbon-fiber filament looks high-tech and people assume it is super strong. The truth is more specific. Here is what the fiber really does, when it is worth it, and the upgrade you need.

Stringing, popping, weak layers and rough surfaces all point to wet filament. Here's which materials absorb moisture, how to spot it, and how to dry and store them.

PLA is the easiest filament to 3D print and the best place to start. Here's why it's so forgiving, what it's good for, and the settings to nail your first print.