William McCollum
William McCollum
William is a talented journalist who’s been working in the industry for more than 10 years. He writes for our site on a freelance basis, putting all the expert findings together into an easy-to-read, cohesive text.

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How Long Does 3D Printing Take and How to Speed It Up
3D printing is quite amazing. You can make anything, from jewelry to toys, as well as have the opportunity to showcase your unique designs. But despite all the technology, many people new to this scene frequently ask how long does 3D printing take? Well, as always, the answer will vary greatly depending on the size of ...
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How to Make Money with a 3D Printer – Become a Billionaire with Just One Device
While money can’t buy you happiness, it sure can make life a lot easier and what better way to make money than to do so while harnessing your creativity. With the explosion of new, affordable technology, many people are now wondering how to make money with a 3D printer. The good news is that you don’t need to invest ...
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3D Printing Shell Thickness: How to Calculate It Easily
The most common form of 3D printing is FDM which stands for Fused Deposition Modeling. It is also known as Fused Filament Fabrication. What makes this technology is the level of control it grants the user over the choice of filament material as well as modifications of the model to produce their desired print. One of ...
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Can You 3D Print Rubber? A Guide on Flexible Filaments
When it comes to three-dimensional printing, the thermoplastic, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), is the most commonly used. Then comes PLA (polylactic acid) polymer filaments. So, after many hours of printing with PLA and ABS, you'd think you have seen everything. However, while flexible filaments are an option ...
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PETG vs. ABS Filaments: Which One to Choose for Your Project?
In general, PETG is the rival of ABS in terms of hardness and durability. You'll discover here in this PETG vs ABS filament article the differences between the two. The ABS, an acronym corresponding to the acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, was one of the first materials used for the 3D printing technique by fused ...
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PETG vs. PLA Filaments: What Is the Difference, and When to Use Each?
The 3D printing industry is dominated by a lot of plastic tools. However, the most popular filaments used by printers today include the PLA and PETG. Both materials are made from polyester and belong to the same family of thermoplastic, which tends to soften in the presence of heat. Despite sharing a lot in common, ...
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How to Dry PLA Filaments and Store Them Properly for the Best 3D Printing Results
If you have some experience with 3D printing, especially with PLA filaments, your heart has probably sunk when you observe that after three hours of printing, the printer begins to fail. You may have also had that feeling of rage when the first print layer refuses ...
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Why is the Extruder Clicking? Main Reasons and Solutions
We've all been there; you leave your print job running. Everything seems to be working properly, so you go to the next room for a short while. When you come back, something seems to be wrong, and your printer is under extruding. There are other times when you start printing only to be disrupted by a clicking sound ...
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Ender 5 Plus Review: High-End Model for Amazing Results
Review As stated above, the Ender 5 Plus was introduced to the market at roughly the same time as the Ender 5 Pro. According to the 3D printing industry - worldwide market size 2020-2026, it served part of a 12.6 billion ...
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CR10 Mini Review: Is It a Worthy 3D Printer?
Review The Creality CR-10 mini is a scaled down version of the very famous CR-10 produced by Creality, a Chinese 3D printer manufacturer. The mini printer packs a punch with incredible features just like its larger version. In fact, Creality only added the power outage ...