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How to Recycle Your Failed 3D Prints
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Polypropylene Vs PLA: Why Is One Better For 3D Printing?
Today’s match-up is Polypropylene vs. PLA. We’ll take a look at what products are made out of the different materials, how they compare in the 3D printing world, and how they stand up to one another in the battle of who’s stronger!
Fargo 3D Printing Spins Out Repair Business Into Fargo 3D Printer Repair
Fargo 3D Printing is excited to announce that a new company has formed out of their 3D printer repair segment. This new company is Fargo 3D Printer Repair. It’s CEO, John Olhoft, started out several years ago in the original shop as 3D printer repair technician. There he saw...
New MakerBot 3D Printers – Bigger, Faster, Quieter
MakerBot has unveiled two new 3D printers and new model processing software. The highlights: Replicator+ 11.6″ x 7.6″ x 6.5″ build volume (25% larger than 5th Gen Replicator) 30% faster print time than 5th Gen Replicator Flex Build Plate with Grip Surface (no more blue tape) Factory-leveled (fine tuning...
MakerWare Version 2.4 – An Oldie But A Goodie
As much as we love MakerBot Desktop as the slicer for our MakerBot Replicator 2’s, we occasionally hear folks lamenting the days of old. Or, in other words, the time before MakerBot Desktop. Back when the 5th Gen line of printers had not yet been announced and MakerWare 2.4 ruled...
Welcome To Our Junkyard
In our travels across the 3D printing landscape we’ve found that we’ve accumulated quite a lot of “stuff” that isn’t really doing us any good, but could be useful to you! Whether it’s leftover stepper motors, burned out/damaged electronics we don’t have the bandwidth to fix, or overstock of...
Tax Exempt? How To Place An Order Online Without Sales Tax
Are you an educational institution, government entity or other tax exempt organization? You probably need to place an order without sales tax added. There’s a quick and easy way to do that right on the Fargo 3D Printing website. You’ll want to have your Tax-Exempt ID handy for this....
MakerBot Slicer Update + Bug – F3DPS: Ep 36
MakerBot’s slicing interface has been given an overhall so Jake and John explain what’s new and why some options are included. Get it here! We’ve also experienced a strange bug with the MakerBot Replicator 2 where the print will stop at 99% (or in the final layers) but stay heated....
The Peachy Printer – F3DPS: Ep 35
The Peachy Printer launched on Kickstarter and Indiegogo about two years ago. “The World’s First $100 3D Printer” uses SLA technology to cure thin layers of resin floating on top of salt water. A drip system slowly adds water, controlling the z-axis. They are now accepting pre-orders and will...
3Dom USA & Quality Filament – F3DPS: Ep 34
Last week, Jake and John debuted 3Dom USA, a sister company of Fargo 3D Printing. 3Dom USA produces high quality filament for FDM/FFF 3D printers. The Eco-Spool is unique in that it is made of 100% bio-based materials and is reusable. Ovality, diameter and other important factors relating to...