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Comparison Guide: Which Bambu Lab 3D Printer is Right for Me?

Comparison Guide: Which Bambu Lab 3D Printer is Right for Me?

  • MatterHackers
  • May 13, 2025
Discover which Bambu Lab 3D printer fits your needs—compare features, benefits, and find your perfect match in our in-depth lineup guide!
Bambu Lab's Lineup Just Got a Lot More Interesting A year ago, picking a Bambu Lab printer was straightforward. Today, the lineup spans nine machines across three distinct families, and the differences between them matter more than ever. Whether you've never touched a 3D printer or you're managing a fleet of them, this guide will cut through the noise and get you to the right machine. We'll cover... (More)
Top Ten Calibration Prints for Your 3D Printer

Top Ten Calibration Prints for Your 3D Printer

  • MatterHackers
  • Apr 10, 2023
Get the most out of your 3D printer with these calibration tests which are designed to reveal small adjustments you can make to get your 3D prints to really shine.
With this set of 3D models, you can fine-tune your 3D printer to optimize your it's capabilities and get the best 3D printed parts possible. Let's dive in!  (More)
Getting Started With 3D Printing Basics

Getting Started With 3D Printing Basics

  • Ryan Lutz
  • Oct 5, 2015
Join the 3D printing revolution! This quick overview will familiarize you with the important concepts of fused filament fabrication.
3D printers look like fun, and you can't wait to join the party-- right? If you've been waiting for the opportune moment to dive head-first into this exciting world of new technology, wait no more; your time has come. This article will walk you through taking your first steps into the wide world of 3D printing. (More)
How to Print in Multi-Color with a Single Extruder

How to Print in Multi-Color with a Single Extruder

  • Erica Derrico
  • Jan 14, 2016
Want to print in multi-color but only have one extruder? Fear not! With just a simple trick using MatterControl, you can print with all the colors of the rainbow.
When I first started working at MatterHackers all of my friends were so intrigued by the concept of 3D printing, I would often get the question, "What does something 3D printed look like?". So I decided to make myself a key chain I could put on my car keys; something I could easily grab out of my bag when people asked me. The trouble was, I am a very colorful person. I did not want my key chain to... (More)
How to Customize Your Presets in MatterControl

How to Customize Your Presets in MatterControl

  • MatterHackers
  • May 21, 2014
Presets are an incredibly powerful tool for getting exactly what want out of your 3D print. With a little bit of knowledge under your belt, you'll be printing more efficiently than ever before. --------------- Updated 6/12/15
Hey there, stranger! I hear that you’ve been using MatterControl lately. I also hear that you're ready to start creating and customizing your own presets! Don't know where to start? Not to worry my fine friend, guides like this exist for a reason. So settle down into your favorite pair of pants, it's time to learn about presets.... (More)
How To Calibrate Your 3D Printer's Extruder

How To Calibrate Your 3D Printer's Extruder

  • Taylor Landry
  • Mar 3, 2015
This quick and informative guide will help you calibrate your extruder perfectly, resulting in accurate, quality prints.
Your 3D printer extrudes and retracts precise amounts of filaments in order to create your printed masterpieces. Well, it does if it’s properly calibrated. Calibrating your extruder is one of the most important, as well as one of the most overlooked, things you can do to your machine. If you’ve been unhappy with your printing results or have noticed either under or over-extrusion, thi... (More)
How To Succeed When 3D Printing With PLA Filament

How To Succeed When 3D Printing With PLA Filament

  • MatterHackers
  • Jun 27, 2022
Discover the best practices for 3D printing with PLA filament - from finding the right temperature, to which surfaces to 3D print on, this step-by-step guide will help you succeed with 3D printing PLA.
For years PLA 3D filament has been the top dog in the 3D printing industry; it prints easily, is available in a huge variety of colors and effects, and can be printed on virtually any 3D printer. Being successful with PLA is an essential skill to develop as you are likely to stick with PLA for most of you're projects until you find yourself working on more demanding use cases. PLA is great for dem... (More)