You may think that if you choose a 3D printer, especially one of the closed systems that are easier to use like a MakerBot, you will not need a support package. Especially because the closed system printers are more user friendly than the typical RepRap style 3d printers. In my experience, regardless of the features considered when you choose a 3d printer, even if it is considered the best 3D printer for ease of use, I would only buy a 3D printer from a manufacturer that has a good support and … [Read more...]
Best 3D Printer to Rep, Sell and Love
As we develop this 3D Start Point resource for people getting a start in 3D printing, we explored the idea that we might want to sell or endorse the best 3D Printer we could find. Should we put up a mini-store with the "Best 3D Printer" for sale? First off, we are not sales people. You meet a good salesperson, give them anything to sell, and they’re going to go and sell it. We have to sell something that we absolutely believe in and love. That’s the thing. Finding the best 3D Printer to sell … [Read more...]
Is 3D printing filament safe to use in the home?
Since the explosion of the desktop 3D printing industry, plastic in the form of 3D printing filament is being melted and formed into physical objects in people’s homes at an increasing rate. In fact, today 3D printing materials and printers are being placed in homes and educational institutions more than businesses. The community of Montclair, NJ has installed MakerBot 3D printers in every school in their district, from elementary schools all the way up through to the college level. This is a … [Read more...]