https://www.matterhackers.com/tech-breakdown The latest on 3D Printing from MatterHackers Thu, 11 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT en-us 60 https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/tech-breakdown-ender-3-v2-maker-bundle https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/tech-breakdown-ender-3-v2-maker-bundle Thu, 11 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT From the creators of the CR-10 and the ubiquitous Ender 3, the Ender 3 V2 improves on its predecessor in every way. https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/tech-breakdown-makerbot-labs-experimental-extruder https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/tech-breakdown-makerbot-labs-experimental-extruder Thu, 18 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT With this unique upgrade, you can turn your Makerbot Method or MethodX into an open-filament powerhouse with partnered materials to lead the way. https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/tech-breakdown-craftbot-flow-generation https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/tech-breakdown-craftbot-flow-generation Thu, 18 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT The latest line of 3D printers from the company known for their robust machines has a lot going on under the hood, read more to find out. https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/what-is-3d-printing https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/what-is-3d-printing Thu, 02 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT 3D printing is a process where physical, three-dimensional objects, parts, or models are made layer-by-layer from Computer-Aided Design, or CAD, and digital files. https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/tech-breakdown-bondtech-extruders https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/tech-breakdown-bondtech-extruders Thu, 19 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMT Bondtech has been around for years, but what keeps these gears turning? Read on to learn more. https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/tech-breakdown-makerbot-method https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/tech-breakdown-makerbot-method Mon, 25 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT If you're looking for a fully enclosed, actively heated chamber on a desktop 3D printer the Makerbot Method may be the method for you. Read on to see what makes it tick. https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/tech-breakdown-peopoly-phenom-resin-3d-printer https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/tech-breakdown-peopoly-phenom-resin-3d-printer Wed, 06 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT Building on the success of their other printers, Peopoly unveils the next edition to their resin 3D printer lineup. https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/ultimaker-s3-tech-breakdown https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/ultimaker-s3-tech-breakdown Wed, 25 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT A machine you can trust is absolutely essential for any professional, and the Ultimaker S3 passes with flying colors. Read on to see what makes it so reliable. https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/ultimaker-s5-pro-bundle-tech-breakdown https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/ultimaker-s5-pro-bundle-tech-breakdown Wed, 25 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT Building off the success of the Ultimaker S5, the Pro Bundle takes the printing experience to the next level. https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/tech-breakdown-zmorph-vx https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/tech-breakdown-zmorph-vx Thu, 19 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT The ZMorph VX is a digital manufacturing machine ready to outfit any workshop with a suite of fabrication methods. See what makes this an all-in-one tool. https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/tech-breakdown-ionic-hybrid-support-material https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/tech-breakdown-ionic-hybrid-support-material Wed, 04 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT Supporting engineering-grade filament has been difficult without a support material dedicated to higher temperature 3D printing. Ionic aims to solve that. https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/obc-tech-breakdown-and-how-to-succeed https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/obc-tech-breakdown-and-how-to-succeed Fri, 09 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMT From Dow Chemical, OBC combines flexible and rigid into one unique material with properties of both. https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/tech-breakdown-fiberforce-pantone-filament https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/tech-breakdown-fiberforce-pantone-filament Tue, 30 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMT Creating custom colored filament has never been easier thanks to the new Pantone® filament from FiberForce! Read more to see what makes this PLA so special. https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/tech-breakdown-pro-series-tough-pla https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/tech-breakdown-pro-series-tough-pla Tue, 02 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMT When you need tough, machinable, and easy to 3D print parts, PRO Series Tough PLA is an ideal choice. https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/tech-breakdown-dsm-materials https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/tech-breakdown-dsm-materials Thu, 05 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMT Engineering grade materials by DSM are regularly used on end products, and now its available to be used for prototyping. https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/tech-breakdown-lulzbot-taz-workhorse https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/tech-breakdown-lulzbot-taz-workhorse Tue, 23 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMT MatterHackers' pros take a look at why the Lulzbot TAZ Workhorse lives up to its name, making it a 3D printer to be reckoned with. https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/tech-breakdown-3dxtechs-3dxstat-esd-safe-material https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/tech-breakdown-3dxtechs-3dxstat-esd-safe-material Tue, 30 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMT Electronics are highly sensitive to electrostatic discharge and 3DXSTAT by 3DXTech is here to help with their ESD safe materials. https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/tech-breakdown-makergear-ultra-one https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/tech-breakdown-makergear-ultra-one Mon, 08 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMT The MakerGear Ultra One brings industrial grade reliability and high-quality FFF 3D printing to the business, prosumer, and educational markets. https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/tech-breakdown-bcn3d-sigma-sigmax-r19 https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/tech-breakdown-bcn3d-sigma-sigmax-r19 Mon, 26 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMT Learn more about the new and improved upgrades to the Sigma and Sigmax R19 models from BCN3D! https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/tech-breakdown-dremel-digilab-3d45-3d-printer https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/tech-breakdown-dremel-digilab-3d45-3d-printer Tue, 15 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT Learn all about the newest release from Dremel - the DigiLab 3D45 comes with several upgrades that educators and experienced fabricators will love. https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/tech-breakdown-fsl-muse-laser-cutter-and-engraver https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/tech-breakdown-fsl-muse-laser-cutter-and-engraver Thu, 24 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT The FSL Muse laser cutter and engraver is an excellent, powerful addition to any personal or business workflow with its easy to use software. https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/tech-breakdown-zortrax-inkspire-uv-lcd-resin-3d-printer https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/tech-breakdown-zortrax-inkspire-uv-lcd-resin-3d-printer Wed, 06 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMT The Zortrax Inkspire UV LCD 3D resin printer uses high-resolution LCD UV light to cure liquid resins at an incredible level giving any user amazing 3D prints. https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/tech-breakdown-mosaic-manufacturing-palette-2-multi-material-filament-system https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/tech-breakdown-mosaic-manufacturing-palette-2-multi-material-filament-system Tue, 19 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMT Learn about the awesome improvements and capabilities of the Palette 2 and start 3D printing with up to four colors on a single-extruder 3D printer. https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/tech-breakdown-kodak-portrait-3d-printer https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/tech-breakdown-kodak-portrait-3d-printer Wed, 17 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMT The new Portrait 3D printer from Kodak is a well-designed machine that fits well into office, classroom, and manufacturing workflows. https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/tech-breakdown-creality-cr-10s https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/tech-breakdown-creality-cr-10s Wed, 29 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT The internet’s favorite hobbyist-level 3D printer comes to MatterHackers. https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/tech-breakdown-emblaser-2 https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/tech-breakdown-emblaser-2 Fri, 31 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT A breakdown of the features and capabilities of the Emblaser 2 laser cutter and engraver from Darkly Labs. https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/tech-breakdown-mosquito-hotend https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/tech-breakdown-mosquito-hotend Fri, 02 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMT A revolutionary new hotend that helps reduce heat creep to almost zero using a cutting-edge design. https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/tech-breakdown-the-master-spool https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/tech-breakdown-the-master-spool Mon, 09 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMT Discover the sustainable concept and history of the Master Spool 3D Printer Filament solution with the Pros at MatterHackers. https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/tech-breakdown-seemecncs-artemis-300 https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/tech-breakdown-seemecncs-artemis-300 Mon, 30 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMT The MatterHackers Pros breakdown SeeMeCNC's Artemis 300 delta 3D printer. https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/tech-breakdown-ultimaker-s5-3d-printer https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/tech-breakdown-ultimaker-s5-3d-printer Tue, 18 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT The Pros at MatterHackers break down and review all the new and improved tech in the first 3d printer from Ultimaker in their new 'S' line of products. https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/tech-breakdown-pulse-3d-printer https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/tech-breakdown-pulse-3d-printer Tue, 20 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMT The Pros at MatterHackers take an in-depth look at the functions and features on the fully customizable Pulse 3D Printer & the NylonX-ready Pulse XE 3D Printer. https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/orbit-auto-leveling-touch-sensor https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/orbit-auto-leveling-touch-sensor Tue, 06 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT The MatterHackers' Pros take an in-depth look at this accurate and easy-to-use Orbit BL Touch automatic bed-leveling sensor for any 3D printer. https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/tech-breakdown-makergear-m3-3d-printer https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/tech-breakdown-makergear-m3-3d-printer Wed, 20 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMT The pros at MatterHackers take a closer look at the sturdy and reliable MakerGear M3 3D printer. https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/tech-breakdown-peopolys-moai-sla-3d-printer https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/tech-breakdown-peopolys-moai-sla-3d-printer Thu, 07 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMT MatterHackers' pros take an in-depth look at why this incredibly precise resin 3D printer is quickly becoming a crowd favorite.  https://www.matterhackers.com/news/tech-breakdown-the-panucatt-azteeg-x5-mini-3d-printer-upgrade https://www.matterhackers.com/news/tech-breakdown-the-panucatt-azteeg-x5-mini-3d-printer-upgrade Mon, 07 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMT MatterHackers' pros take an in-depth look at this fast-processing, 32-bit controller board that will help produce cleaner 3D printed parts. https://www.matterhackers.com/news/tech-breakdown-seemecnc-rostock-max-v3-3d-printer https://www.matterhackers.com/news/tech-breakdown-seemecnc-rostock-max-v3-3d-printer Tue, 22 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMT MatterHackers' pros take an in-depth look at SeeMeCNC's giant, affordable delta 3D printer. The Rostock V3 continues SeeMeCNC’s line of quality printers and printer kits. https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/tech-breakdown-an-in-depth-look-at-the-lulzbot-taz-6-3d-printer https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/tech-breakdown-an-in-depth-look-at-the-lulzbot-taz-6-3d-printer Fri, 02 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMT MatterHackers' pros take a detailed look at why the impressively large TAZ 6 is the workhorse of the 3D printing industry, making it a machine we rely on daily. https://www.matterhackers.com/news/tech-breakdown-ultimaker-3 https://www.matterhackers.com/news/tech-breakdown-ultimaker-3 Thu, 02 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMT Our engineers examine why the Ultimaker 3 is the perfect machine for print-to-production parts. https://www.matterhackers.com/news/tech-breakdown-an-in-depth-look-at-the-moonray-s-3d-printer https://www.matterhackers.com/news/tech-breakdown-an-in-depth-look-at-the-moonray-s-3d-printer Thu, 04 May 2017 00:00:00 GMT MatterHackers pros take a detailed look at this high resolution, easy-to-use resin 3D Printer. https://www.matterhackers.com/news/tech-breakdown-colorfabb-steelfill https://www.matterhackers.com/news/tech-breakdown-colorfabb-steelfill Thu, 23 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMT An in-depth review of SteelFill 3D filament, the next great metallic PLA from ColorFabb that delights users with its metal characteristics and relatively easy printing. https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/product-spotlight:--bondtech-qr-universal-extruder---1.75mm,-3.00mm https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/product-spotlight:--bondtech-qr-universal-extruder---1.75mm,-3.00mm Thu, 06 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMT Our engineers examine this easy printer upgrade to learn how it can eliminate under extrusion, gear grinding, and filament slippage.  https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/tech-breakdown-e3d-titan-extruder https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/tech-breakdown-e3d-titan-extruder Thu, 06 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMT Designed by industry-leading engineers as an improvement to the status quo, the Titan is E3D’s cure for the common extruder.