Having an enclosure around an FDM 3D printer is generally a good idea, even when printing only with PLA, as it keeps the noise in, and the heat (and smell, with ABS) inside.

These emissions can cause runny noses, irritate the throat, lungs, and head, and create long-term health problems. 3DPrintClean enclosures and filtration systems enable 3D printing in PLA, ABS ...

Why it made the cut: Our overall favorite 3D printer this year happens to have an enclosure. An overall top pick for the best 3D printers already, the Dremel 3D45 is an enclosed printer. And it ...

Filament to 3D printers is ink to the conventional printers we all know and love. ... Unlike PLA, a heated print bed, and even a 3D printer enclosure may be called for when using ABS filament.

Having an enclosure around an FDM 3D printer is generally a good idea, even when printing only with PLA, as it keeps the noise in, and the heat (and smell, with ABS) inside.