The Next Layer
S01:E05 - 17 Lesser-Known Filaments That Blow Standard Materials Away
S01:E01 - These 13 New 3D Printing Apps Are Insane
Explore new 3D printing apps that can improve design, slicing, workflow, and everyday maker projects.
S01:E02 - How Good Can a $699 Tool Changer Really Be?
Test a budget tool changer and see how it performs for multicolor, multi-material, and practical 3D printing workflows.
S01:E03 - 19 Tips to Keep Your 3D Printer From Destroying the Planet
Learn practical ways to reduce waste, reuse material, and make 3D printing more sustainable without giving up useful projects.
S01:E04 - This Will Revolutionize 3D Printer Filament Storage
A look at filament storage ideas that protect materials, reduce moisture problems, and make printer workflows easier.
S01:E05 - 17 Lesser-Known Filaments That Blow Standard Materials Away
Discover lesser-known 3D printing filaments and the special properties they bring to stronger, stranger, and more useful prints.
S01:E06 - I Was Sick of Drying Filament, So I Built This Instead
Build and test an alternative to constant filament drying, with practical takeaways for storage, moisture, and print reliability.
S01:E07 - Finally, an Easy Open-Source AMS?
Explore an open-source AMS option, how it works, what problems it solves, and whether it can simplify multicolor printing.
S01:E08 - Why Didn't I 3D Print These Projects Sooner?
A collection of overlooked 3D printing projects that deliver quick wins for storage, repairs, organization, and everyday use.
S01:E09 - Dear 3D Printer Manufacturers: Just Stop It Already
A candid look at frustrating 3D printer trends and what manufacturers should change to make machines better for users.
S01:E10 - Affordable At-Home Filament Recycling
Test an affordable approach to recycling filament at home and see what it takes to turn scraps back into usable material.
S01:E11 - I Tried Outsourcing CAD for 3D Printing
Try outsourcing CAD for 3D printing and see what works, what fails, and whether paid design help is worth it.
S01:E12 - I Tested 7 Types of Glue Stick for 3D Printing Bed Adhesion
Test different glue sticks for 3D printing bed adhesion and compare what actually helps prints stay put.