The popularity of 3D printing in the dental industry has been expanding, and along with it the technology itself and the quality of output it is capable of producing. Today a dentist or lab technician can create a print faster, more easily, and more accurately than ever before. These improvements have led to an increasing number of dental professionals seeking the latest developments to add to their arsenal of tools – including the most advanced UV curing ovens and nitrogen sources. Having all the right elements working together – from design to delivery – is the key to getting consistent resu ..read more

As all our regular readers will know, we got our hands on a Creality Ender 5 S1 a couple of months ago. Last month I wrote a review on it, but since then I’ve been using it a lot, and I thought I’d give an update on my experiences with it. So here we go; you’ve had my initial impressions of it, so let’s take a bit of a deeper dive. It Just Works This is a very low-maintenance 3D printer. As long as you put a couple of drops of oil on the Z axis drive screws every week or so, and protect it from dust, it just keeps running. Thanks to Creality Slicer’s habit of adding its auto-levelling routine ..read more

Like many people I tend to use Cura for all my slicing requirements. It’s free, it’s quite easy to use and it contains just about every configuration option any 3D printing enthusiast could ask for. It isn’t the only option, though. Other slicers are available, and it’s always a good idea to check them out occasionally in case you’re missing something. I got a chance to do this recently with our new Creality Ender 5 S1, because the SD card that came with it included the latest version of Creality Slicer. So I thought I’d install it and give it a shot. What Is Creality Slicer? Like many 3D prin ..read more

If you need a Cura profile for the Ender 5 S1, just open settings, add a new printer, call it Creality Ender 5 S1 then add the following values: X (width) – 220.0mm Y (depth) – 220.0mm Z (height) – 280.0mm Build plate shape – Rectangular Heated bed – Yes G-code flavour – Marlin X min – -26mm Y min – -32mm X max – 32mm Y max – 34mm Gantry height – 25mm   Then add the following G-code: Start G-code M140 S60 M105 M190 S60 M104 S205 M105 M109 S205 M82 ;absolute extrusion mode G28 ;Home G92 E0 ;Reset extruder G1 Z2.0 F3000 ;Move Z Axis up G1 X10.1 Y20 Z0.28 F5000.0 ;Move to start position ..read more

A few weeks ago I mentioned that we now have an Ender 5 S1. Since then I’ve built it, set it up and played with it, so I thought it was time to let you all know what I think of our latest printer. Suffice to say this is a machine that’s going to keep me busy for quite a while, and I’m very excited about it. So, without further ado, let’s get the box open and see what Creality’s latest offering is like. What’s In The Box? The Ender 5 comes in a big, sturdy box; opening it, the first thing I spotted was a bag containing a quick-start manual, the usual paperwork and a sheet of amusing 3D printing ..read more

We haven’t really talked about Creality’s Ender 5 much so far. The main reason for that is, basically, that we didn’t have an Ender 5. We do have an Ender 3, as you’ll know if you’ve been following this blog for the last couple of years, so while we do try to feature other 3D printers whenever we can the Ender 3 has got most of the attention when it comes to Creality models. It’s what we’re most familiar with, after all, and as we started off with the standard model it’s easy to compare when Creality release an upgrade like the Ender 3 S1. We looked at the Ender 3 S1 last March, not long after ..read more

Creality Celebrates 9 years of 3D printing Evangelizing with Next-Gen Offerings Timed to its 9th anniversary on April 9, Creality reflects on the past years efforts that have garnered the leading 3D printing brand a global consumer base of over 3.5 million, and is set to wow the users with next-gen products and anniversary sales. Nine years of “reflect and renew.” Creality, a global pioneer in 3D printing, is celebrating its 9th anniversary commencing on April 9. At the time of Creality’s founding in 2014, 3D printers were relatively expensive and out of reach for many DIY enthusiasts worldwid ..read more

If you got a 3D printer for Christmas, the chances are you’ve already encountered some of the more common issues that can affect them. We love additive manufacturing; a 3D printer isn’t just fun to experiment and tinker with, it’s a great addition to your household toolkit. I’ve mentioned before how, when I need some small widget around the house, I now tend to reach for FreeCAD instead of my hammer and screwdriver. 3D printers are brilliant – but they can also be infuriating and temperamental. Here’s how to deal with some of the most common frustrations. Nothing To Print? If your 3D printer i ..read more

Yes, it’s Black Friday again – and considering what inflation is like, this year it’s more welcome than ever. At 3D Printing UK we’re big fans of getting value for money, so as usual we’ve scanned all the best Black Friday deals on 3D printers and accessories. If you want to get into additive manufacturing, but you’re on a tight budget, this is your chance to do it. Already a 3D printing enthusiast? Why not add another printer or upgrade the one you have with one of these Black Friday deals? Ender 3 Enterprise Edition The Ender 3 is still one of the most popular 3D printers around – affordable ..read more

If you’ve been 3D printing for any length of time, the chances are you’ve encountered the dreaded elephant’s foot problem. Just in case you don’t know what that is, it’s when the lower layers of your print bulge out. For pretty much any 3D-printed object, this looks untidy. For anything with screw holes or other mechanical connections it’s a serious problem, needing either some serious post-processing to get things fitting properly or, more likely, a second attempt in the hope the print will come out properly this time. The problem is, it isn’t likely to come out properly unless you fix the is ..read more