Budget 3D printers are getting bigger build plates, and that extra space may matter more than speed or flashier specs.

The build plate is the platform on which all of your 3D prints are created. But, just like filament and nozzles, build plates don’t last forever, and they eventually need replacing. Most printers now ...

[Andre Me] has long-standing interest in automating 3D print jobs, and his latest project is automating build plate changes on the Bambu A1 Mini. Here’s how it works: each build plate gets a sort of ...

The early days of FDM 3D printing were wild and wooly. Getting plastic to stick to your build plate was a challenge. Blue tape and hairspray-coated glass were kings for a long time. Over time, better ...