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.

Nylon makes incredibly tough parts, but not every printer can handle it. Here's the real hardware checklist: hotend temp, enclosure, filament drying, and bed adhesion.

Bambu Lab just launched the A2L: a large-format A-series printer from $469 that also cuts vinyl and draws. Here's what's new, the specs, and who it's actually for.

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.

The Snapmaker U1 promises multicolor 3D printing with almost none of the filament waste. We break down what it does, what it doesn't, and who should actually buy it.