Guides
- Martin Björk - February 05, 2024
The world of innovation in 3D printing has taken great strides forward in recent years. One type of 3D printer that has received a lot of attention is resin printers. These impressive machines have the ability to create detailed and high-resolution objects with a level of precision previously difficult to achieve. In this journal entry, we will explore resin printers in detail and examine why they are so exciting for hobbyists and professional users alike.
What is a Resin printer?
A resin printer, or stereolithography (SLA) 3D printer, uses a liquid resin (a type of plastic) as a material instead of the traditional filaments used in Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D printers. The big difference here is that resin printers use a light-curing technique to solidify the material in layers, while FDM printers build the objects layer by layer by melting plastic filaments. 3D Prima has a very wide range of different resin types, so you are guaranteed
- Martin Björk - February 02, 2024
In this text, we will try to explain a few different concepts, terms and different techniques that are on the market today.
There are lots of names and different techniques, but it's not as complicated as it sounds - most of them are pretty similar to each other.
If we start with the machines they use plastic wire, i.e. the majority of printers. These printers are also the easiest to handle, smell less during operation and, with the right materials/knowledge, can create fantastic prints. Some of the most popular printers right now come from the well-known Bambu Lab and Creality.
- Sam Dennis - November 21, 2022
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If you’ve just got your first printer and are having some teething issues, try these first - Sam Dennis - January 22, 2022
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- Sam Dennis - October 25, 2021
One of the things we are asked about most is software. There are a lot of options out there, and most of them depend on what you need to do with it and your application.
There are 2 main types of software that you will need for 3Dprinting, slicing software and CAD design software. In this guide, we will look into what slicers are, what they are used for, and give you a few recommendations on what we think is best depending on your machine. - Sam Dennis - August 06, 2019
As we come into the final few months of 2019, we’re constantly asked what are the best budget 3D printers, especially for newbies looking to join our community. When we originally posted this article in 2018, the popularity of 3D printing was really starting to pick up. Now that it’s even more affordable and with a host of new machines entering the fray, we’ve decided to refresh this article and update it to the current standard.
- Sam Dennis - August 06, 2019
Shopping for a high-end/professional grade 3D printer can be a long and tedious task, especially with such a saturated market. There is such a wide range of options out there for premium 3D printers, but which printer is right for you? When you are willing to invest so much money you want the very best.
That’s why we have made this list of the best premium 3D printers available to buy at Technology Outlet. We have used and tested all of the 3D printers that appear on this list. We use some of them very frequently and all would make an excellent choice.
- Sam Dennis - April 15, 2019
The Creality CR-10S Pro is the successor to the hugely popular CR-10S and is undoubtedly one of the most popular 3D printers so far this year. If you’re in the market for a new mid-range 3D printer, then the CR-10S Pro is probably on your shortlist.
This review roundup aims to consolidate the thoughts and feelings from all of the reviews for the CR-10S Pro so you can make an informed decision on whether to buy one or not. Despite being one of the most notable 3D printer releases of the last year, there aren’t that many reviews for it, which is quite surprising. So this review roundup should be extra helpful.
- Sam Dennis - February 26, 2019
3D printing is a very fun hobby. However, it does take a lot of trial and error and can give you the odd headache if you’re not sure about what the problem is, especially if you’re a beginner. To help with this, we’ve created a list of the most common 3D printing problems with the solutions to fix them.
- Sam Dennis - February 22, 2019
Alot of people who are getting into 3D printing do a ton of research into which 3D printer is best. We’ve even created a list of the best 3d printers for beginners. However, one of the main aspects of 3D printing that often gets overlooked is the 3D modelling software you’re going to use.