We’re very pleased to announce that we have struck a deal to acquire rigid.ink, and all the excellent content that the rigid.ink team have posted over the years will now be hosted on our site.
Founded in 2014, rigid.ink was known throughout the industry for manufacturing and selling some of the highest-quality 3D printer filament around – and at a time when 3D printing was still in its infancy, and getting ahold of reliable filament was a real struggle.
More recently, rigid.ink stopped selling filament, with the founding team focusing on their 3D printing educational platform, IO3DP. Over the time they operated, they posted excellent content on different aspects of 3D printing, from their ultimate 3D printing troubleshooting guide, to how to unclog your extruder or nozzle, and much more.
We have agreed on a deal to host that excellent on our site, and to keep it updated as changes and advances occur in the industry, as part of our commitment to being the most informative 3D printing site on the web. All the content from the rigid.ink site is available within this section of our site, and you can view all the posts previously on that site below.
Rigid.Ink Content
What’s the Best 3D Printer Nozzle Size to Use?
When browsing for your last printer, 3D printer nozzle size may well have been the last thing on your mind. It’s an often overlooked detail. Depending on what you need to print; … Read more
PETG Filament Guide (Best Speed and Temperature Settings)
Is PLA or ABS not cutting it anymore? For something more durable that can handle higher temperatures than PLA, but is easier to print than ABS – PETG is the filament for … Read more
HIPS Filament: Complete 3D Printing Pros & Cons
HIPS is my go-to filament for helping to print complicated designs with overhangs that require support. However, HIPS isn’t just a support material. It might be one of the most underrated 3d print filaments … Read more
3D Printing Infographic to Improve Finishing Quality
One of our biggest gripes about 3D printing is that your finished print invariably ends up looking, well… a bit 3D printed. Sometimes that’s fine, but other times it’s not. Here are our … Read more
TPE vs TPU Flexible Filament Differences for 3D Printing
You want to start using 3D printer flexible filaments? But with all the choices out there, it can be a bit daunting to decide which one to go for. The two serious … Read more
How to Untangle 3D Printer Filament Spool (Best Methods)
The dreaded filament spool tangle can be a complete deal breaker to any print, and can seemingly strike at any time. However, with the right knowledge and precautions, it is possible to … Read more
Ultimate 3D Printing Glossary: All Terms & Vocabulary
3D printing is an amazing and accessible technology – but some of the technical terms and acronyms can be a little confusing for beginners. The aim of this printing glossary is to … Read more
Top 7 3D Printing Tips for Beginners – My Guide
If you’re new to 3D printing, it can seem like there’s an overwhelming mountain of information to wrap your head around. However – like all things – the more you print, the … Read more
Best PVA Filament – Complete Guide to 3D Printing PVA
Being entirely water soluble, and non-toxic, this compound is used extensivly within almost every facet of modern life…
How to Learn 3D Printing – Best Books & Courses 2023
If you want to learn more about 3D printing, whether you’re hunting for the best 3D printing book for some solid tips to get better prints, or to get full step-by-step technical training to … Read more
3D Print Not Sticking To Bed? How to Fix First Layer
Your 3D print not sticking to the heated bed is one of the most common issues with many 3D printers. If your adhesion is lacking, you might end up with warped print … Read more
3D Prints Warping or Curling Up? (How to Prevent It)
If you’ve used a 3D printer, then it’s likely that you’ve experienced 3D print warping or curling. Warping is one of the most common problems encountered in 3D printing. It can deform … Read more
44 Common 3D Print Problems – Troubleshooting Issues 2023
You’re here because you’ve either just had a complete 3D print failure, or your prints aren’t quite perfect. We don’t settle for less than perfect, so we don’t expect you to either. … Read more
How to Use Sanding to Smooth PLA Without Acetone
Need to make your prints look super smooth? Or perhaps you just want rid of those layer lines to make your print look more ‘factory finished’? For any 3D printing materials that … Read more
Clogged 3D Printer Nozzle? – How to Prevent, Clean & Fix
In 3D printing, there’s little more irritating than a clogged extruder nozzle. When everything seems to be progressing nicely when suddenly you hear a clicking or knocking sound from your extruder motor. You look … Read more
How to 3D Print Overhangs & Bridges Over 45 Degree Rule
The difference? Bridges on the left, and the right is an increasingly proportionate overhang As you progress with 3D printing, you’ll want to produce objects that are more complex. You will need … Read more
How to Join, Fuse or Splice Filament Together
How many times have you finished a 3D print, and the leftover filament on the spool isn’t quite enough to complete your next print? Or worse – you finished a roll mid-print … Read more
3D Print Finishing Explained – How to Fill, Paint & More
Whether you’re printing for business or want to rescue a not-quite-perfect print, this guide will explain step-by-step how to smooth out your 3D prints the right way with the best 3D print … Read more