In the early days of FDM 3D printing, the RepRap project spawned all sorts of weird and and wonderful designs. In the video after the break [dizekat] gives us a throwback to those times with the Ma… ...

But just like paper printers, they're not immune to print-ruining errors. Lots can go wrong when you're printing a 3D model, with "stringing" being one of the most common.

Wet filament is caused by moisture getting absorbed by plastic materials, such as PLA, which is commonly used for 3D printing. The damp material can get converted to steam during ...

Stringing and warping are caused by various factors, from low-quality cooling, exposure to a wide range of temperatures, incorrect settings, or the speed of the 3D printer.