How Layer Height Affects the Strength of 3D Prints
Discover how layer height influences the mechanical strength of FDM 3D prints, and learn how to optimize your settings for better results.
3D printing isn't as new as it seems. Stereolithography was patented in 1986 by Chuck Hull. What changed was the price.
The open-source revolution
The RepRap project popularized printers that print their own parts, paving the way for Creality, Prusa and Bambu Lab.
Main technologies
- FDM/FFF — fused filament.
- SLA/MSLA — UV-cured resin.
- SLS — powder sintering, industrial.
Just starting? See also What is 3D printing.
