Early 3D printers usually had a microswitch that let you know when the Z axis was at the zero point. There was usually an adjustment screw so you could tune for just the right layer height. But the… ...

You have a few choices if you want to use a probe to level your 3D printer bed. Rarely, you’ll see optical or capacitive probes. More commonly, though, your probe will sense a metal print or … ...

My practical 3D printing advice is simple: if you're buying a new 3D printer, get one with a filament runout sensor. If you don't have one, see if it can be added and invest a few bucks to upgrade ...

3D Printer Filament Sensors This session starts with a quick introduction to filament sensors, as it might be helpful for some beginners. First off note that 3D printer filament sensors come under ...

(2022, September 28). 3D printing can now manufacture customized sensors for robots, pacemakers, and more. ScienceDaily . Retrieved June 2, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2022 / 09 ...

With the sweatainer, we are utilizing 3D-printing to showcase the vast opportunities this approach enables for accessible, innovative and cost-effective prototyping of advanced wearable sweat ...

This project introduces a compact sensor box that monitors both your 3D printer’s emissions and the overall air quality in your home. Powered by an ESP32 microcontroller and the user-friendly ...

MIT researchers demonstrated a 3D-printed plasma sensor for satellites that works just as well as the expensive semiconductor sensors that take weeks of intricate fabrication in a cleanroom. These ...

Oct 01, 2022: Combining 3D printing and carbon nanotube sensors for safer, cheaper flying (Nanowerk News) The aeronautical industry has transitioned to the use of advanced composite materials because ...