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Is it ever safe to leave your 3D printer unattended while printing?

Like it or not, your 3D printer is a fire hazard.

5 Things You Should Never 3D Print At Home

3D printers make it tempting to try everything, but a few categories are best avoided if you care about safety and peace of mind.
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New 3D-printing and manufacturing techniques grant more control over energetic material behavior, improving safety

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Much like baking the perfect cake involves following a list of ingredients and instructions, manufacturing energetic materials — explosives, pyrotechnics and propellants — ...