Denise Bertacchi

Missouri, St. Louis

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Best Build Plates for 3D Printers

6 days ago | tomshardware.com | Denise Bertacchi

(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)The build plate is at the literal foundation of your 3D printer, and it can determine the success or failure of your prints more than any other feature. A single greasy fingerprint can be all it takes to turn a delicate model into a pile of spaghetti. And yet, we take the stock build plates that ship with our printers for granted, especially if we paid high dollar for the 3D printer itself.
American 3D Printer filament companies raise the flag, not the price

3 weeks ago | tomshardware.com | Denise Bertacchi

(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)While the cost of your next 3D printer may be going up in the U.S., the cost of your filament doesn’t have to increase. Or that is, it won’t if you buy American. Many customers in the U.S. are bemoaning the impact of President Trump’s tariff war on their favorite hobby, with new 3D printers possibly going up hundreds of dollars or remaining mysteriously out of stock.
3D printing is about to get more expensive, if you can get it at all

3 weeks ago | msn.com | Denise Bertacchi

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3D printing is about to get more expensive, if you can get it at all

3 weeks ago | tomshardware.com | Denise Bertacchi

(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)The era of cheap 3D printing is screeching to a halt. A perfect storm of newly imposed tariffs and a shake-up in international shipping rules is quickly driving costs upward. Tariffs on Chinese-made goods, which include popular 3D printers from Bambu Lab, Creality, Elegoo, and Anycubic, have hit a record high of 145%. To make matters worse, international shipping company DHL announced it will temporarily suspend deliveries over $800 to American customers.
The QIDI Plus4 is great for technical filaments, but you'll you'll have to stick to one color

3 weeks ago | tomshardware.com | Denise Bertacchi

QIDI Plus4 is a massive machine inside and out, with a heated chamber perfect for large prints in tricky technical filaments like ABS, PC and Nylon. The quality is excellent, but current lack of color options makes this machine more ideal for business minded practical printing rather than home hobbyists.
A peek into the future of 3D printing: Rapid + TCT 2025 in Detroit

1 month ago | tomshardware.com | Denise Bertacchi

Detroit’s RAPID + TCT was a huge Additive Manufacturing event with over 400 exhibitors from all facets of the 3D printing industry showing off new machines and technological breakthroughs for both the media and potential buyers. Though most companies displaying wares were on the industrial side, there was still plenty to see for those of us focused on the consumer market. Prusa, Bambu Lab, Elegoo, Creality, FLSun, and Phrozen were all there to show off their latest models.
Rapid + TCT 2025 in Detroit

1 month ago | msn.com | Denise Bertacchi

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The LaserPecker LP5 is a versatile laser cutter and engraver that needs better software

1 month ago | tomshardware.com | Denise Bertacchi

The LaserPecker LP5 is a premium, portable machine that can engrave just about anything with dual 20W Diode and Fiber lasers, but it is seriously hampered by clunky software and a noticeable lack of interface.
Sovol's Zero may be the fastest, but loudest printer we’ve seen since the FLSUN S1 Pro

1 month ago | tomshardware.com | Denise Bertacchi

Sovol’s Zero is an affordable mini Core XY that’s perfect for speedy prototypes in small spaces. It's a fast machine, but the limited size will keep it from hitting its top speeds on most models. Pros+Mostly pre-assembled+Auto bed leveling+Vanilla Klipper+Built-in cameraCons-Noisy fan-Pricey for the sizeWhy you can trust Tom's HardwareOur expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you. Find out more about how we test.
3D Gloop! Wants to Stick Customers to the Floor

1 month ago | tomshardware.com | Denise Bertacchi

3D Gloop! is finally leaving dad’s garage and getting its own pad – or rather, a 10,000 square foot warehouse with space for a new lab and storefront. After nearly seven years in business, Andrew Mayhall and Andrew Martinussen have outgrown Mayhall’s garage (and living room, crawl space, storage locker, and a few trailers). They are moving their “science sauce” production to its own facility. 3D Gloop is a solvent-based adhesive that chemically welds together plastics like PLA, PETG, and ABS/ASA.