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FDM 3D printing has become a common hobby. It is also a source of real air quality hazards that most hobbyists don't take seriously enough. This post covers what you're...

Latest Studies on 3D Printing Health Risks

3D printing emits harmful fumes. This is not in dispute. Studies have documented the health risks in detail, and the research continues to confirm what early findings suggested: regular exposure...

University of Pennsylvania: 3D Printing Safety

The Office of Environmental Health and Radiation Safety (EHRS) at the University of Pennsylvania publishes a 3D Printing Fact Sheet and Guide for users operating printers in lab and academic...

Mini carbon filters: Elegoo or Anycubic air pur...

Mini carbon filters — such as the Elegoo or Anycubic air purifiers designed to fit inside a resin 3D printer — are not effective at eliminating the toxic fumes generated...

FDM 3D Printing Air Quality Hazards and Ventila...

FDM 3D printers are not benign appliances. They are thermal processing devices that operate at elevated temperatures, breaking down plastic filaments and releasing airborne byproducts in the process. This post...

ELEGOO Resin Printer Exhaust Port: What It Does...

If you've noticed the round port on the back of your ELEGOO printer, you've probably already seen the small carbon filter cartridge that attaches to it. Most people don't think...