Managing a print farm means managing consumables at scale. Filament arrives by the kilogram, gets loaded onto machines, gets consumed across dozens of jobs, and eventually runs out — often in the middle of a print if you’re not careful. The same stock serves two masters simultaneously: it feeds the printers as a production consumable, […]
# From Proof of Concept to Production: snapmaker_moonraker Reaches v1.1.0 In February, we published [Bridging the Snapmaker J1S to the Moonraker Ecosystem](/bridging-the-snapmaker-j1s-to-the-moonraker-ecosystem/), describing how we built an open-source protocol bridge that makes the Snapmaker J1S behave like a Klipper printer. At the time of writing, the bridge could send files from PrusaSlicer, monitor temperatures, track […]
Bridging the Snapmaker J1S to the Moonraker Ecosystem At 3D Etplus, we operate a fleet of 3D printers daily. Most of them share a common workflow: slice in PrusaSlicer, send the GCode to the printer over the network, and monitor the job from a Mainsail dashboard — all powered by the Moonraker API. Our Snapmaker […]
CNC milling machines: automation for precision A CNC milling machine is a computer-controlled machine tool that performs milling operations on materials such as metal, wood or plastic. Unlike manual milling machines, which require constant human intervention, CNC milling machines automate the process, reducing the risk of error and increasing productivity. The components of a CNC […]
Laser cutters: precision and efficiency Laser cutting is an advanced technology that uses a high-powered laser beam to cut and engrave various materials. Laser cutters are distinguished by their ability to produce clean, repeatable cuts, often down to microscopic level, which considerably improves the quality of finished products. What makes up a laser cutter? A […]
How a resin 3D printer works Resin 3D printers represent a significant advance in the field of object manufacturing. Unlike FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) 3D printers, which use plastic filaments, resin printers employ light-sensitive liquid resins to create three-dimensional objects. This technology, also known as stereolithography (SLA), produces prints of remarkable precision and surface quality. […]
How does a 3D printer work? Since their creation in the mid-80s, 3D printers keep on evolving. Multiple technologies have appeared. So how does a 3D printer work? To understand how a consumer-grade 3D printer works, we’ll focus on one of the most common types availble. Namely, the printers using molten filament, FDM (Fused Deposition […]
