If you would like to contribute tips, or have questions about 3D printing, email me at [email protected]. For fused filament fabrication (FFF), properly printing the first layer is important.

The first 3D printing process, known as stereolithography (SLA), was invented by Charles Hull in 1984 when he used ultraviolet lasers to solidify layers of photopolymer resin.

Non-planar layer Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) is any form of fused deposition modeling where the 3D printed layers aren’t flat or of uniform thickness. For example, if you’re using mesh be… ...

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The world's first 3D-printed office building will be constructed in Dubai. Printed layer by layer by a 3D printer standing 20 ft (6 m) tall, the building will cover approximately 2,000 sq ft (186 ...

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