About 3DBeginnerHub
3DBeginnerHub helps people who want to get into 3D printing choose their first printer and get their first prints right, without unnecessary jargon.
How we work
We do not claim to have tested every printer in a lab. Our comparisons are based on sources you can check, and we name them:
- Manufacturer specifications: build volume, advertised speed, compatible materials, features.
- Amazon product pages: availability and price, checked on a date we always show next to the price. Each country version uses its own Amazon store, so US visitors see Amazon.com prices in US dollars.
- Public documentation and feedback: manuals, forums and specialist press, when they clarify a specific point.
When information is not available (noise level, for example), we say so rather than make it up. Articles that touch on legal topics (copyright, selling printed objects, consumer rights) give general pointers and are not legal advice.
The editorial team
Each article is written and reviewed by a member of the team, depending on the topic. The names below are pen names: we do not publish photos or claim personal hands-on experience we cannot document.
Sam Carter
Guides, materials and maintenance
Explains the basics: how a 3D printer works, which filament or resin to choose, and how to set up and maintain a machine. Writes the beginner’s guide and the glossary.
Jordan Hayes
Comparisons and prices
Keeps the printer finder database up to date: specs, checked prices, new models. Writes the best-of lists, the budget comparisons and the brand pages.
Riley Brooks
Projects, models and miniatures
Focuses on what you print: free 3D model sites, project ideas, miniatures, multicolor printing and online printing services.
How the site is funded
3DBeginnerHub is free and has no display ads. It is funded by affiliate links: if you buy a product after clicking a link marked with an asterisk *, the retailer pays us a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. The selection and order of products do not depend on commissions. Details in our affiliate disclosure.
Contact
A question, a mistake you spotted, a printer we should add? Get in touch: our contact details are in the legal notice.