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Bed levelling is a key aspect of making sure that you have a successful print. It's one of the first things that you should do when you buy a 3D printer and definitely one of the first things you should look at if you are having trouble with your prints. A lot of the high-end 3D printers feature automatic bed levelling, however, the cheaper/older 3D printers may not feature it.

There will be a lot of different times where re-levelling the print bed is needed throughout the course of your 3D printers usage, so don't feel like you're having to re-adjust the bed levelling too many times.

Thinking of getting into 3D Printing as a hobby?
Joining the 3D printing hobby group is very exciting, getting your hands on your very own 3D printer is awesome. Just think of the possibilities of things that you could create and maybe even make money off. There are some things to consider though.

The time for buying a 3D printer is now, it’s never been as accessible as it is now!

There are thousands of designs/models you can pick up online and entry-level printers are getting lower in prices. Getting a 3D printer for home use can feel pretty daunting, it all seems so complicated to use and set up, especially for a beginner. Continue reading for our list of the best 3D printers for beginners.

Technology over the past few years has been progressing at a significant rate, giving us new and expanding technology that allows us to do more. 3D scanning is one of these technologies, it seems to get more advanced every year.

3D Laser scanning is a technology that digitally captures the shapes and sizes of physical objects using the line of laser light. It is non-destructive and non-contact, it uses the laser light to capture the surface of an object while sensor cameras record the changing of distance and shape of the laser line.

When people are looking to buy a 3D printer that they can run themselves, they often ask how much does running a 3D printer cost. There are not many answers out there on the internet, it’s a tricky subject as there are many different denominators.

We will give you base pricing to go off of, so you can compare the costs to see if it’s affordable for yo

3D printing is cool. We mean seriously, truly, cool. No other technology has affected so many industries with quite the same fervour and potential. To date, 3D printing has aided major breakthroughs in the medical, manufacturing and motoring industries, not to mention revolutionising the arts and crafts arena. 

Back in March, we published an article listing the best budget 3D printers. This contained 3D printers that cost under £400, were perfect for beginners and still offered decent print quality. Due to popular demand, we have curated a list of the best mid-range 3D printers that are available to buy today at Technology Outlet.

So you’re thinking about buying a 3D printer or maybe you’ve already bought one. You’re suddenly introduced to a world where anything is possible and your imagination is running wild with an abundance of amazing things that you could print. But before you can make your dreams a reality, you need to decide what filament to buy.

If you owned a 3D printer, what would you print first? Something quirky perhaps, like a drone or a trinket for your desk? Maybe something bigger like a guitar, a car part or even a house? Here at Technology Outlet, we have a passion for 3D printing, but not everybody knows exactly what 3D printing is about, or how printers are now capable of printing full objects now instead of ink on paper. We decided to explain exactly how this unusual and modern technology works by going back to basics. Read on for more!

Only a few short years ago, the concept of 3D printing seemed completely alien to most people. Since then, it has established itself more in the public eye and the media. It is becoming an increasingly important technology for prototyping and manufacturing, particularly in the aviation sector.