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It is possible to 3D print Lego-compatible bricks using a 3D printer. You will need a 3D printer, a suitable filament , and a 3D model of the Lego brick. While 3D printed Legos may not have the same...

3D printers take a lot of punishment. A single print can take anywhere from 30 minutes to 15 hours. A heavy printer can spend between 30 to 80 hours a week printing. Working for 30 hours a week, a...

Staining produces a transparent finish like varnish, lacquer or shellac. Like most clear finishes, staining wood filament can bring out the underlying grain pattern added to a wood filament and give...

Almost any mobile device from phones to tablets can be used to 3D print. There are several applications available on mobile that make the workflow from mobile possible. However, the limited...

The most effective way of dealing with plastic waste from 3D printing is recycling. This could either be through recycling centers or upcycling. 

3D printers are generally capable of running for a couple of days, ranging between 30 minutes to 7 days or even more.  There is a vast range of factors that may dictate the duration it takes to...