As the 3D printing world continues to evolve, and often through the demands of accomplished users, we now see a material and machine combo in the form of the PolySmooth material and Polysher smoothing machine, both created by Polymaker. With this new technology, artists are able to 3D print items with a relatively smooth finish but then completely remove all striations by placing them in the Polysher machine which basically sprays an alcohol solvent over the model and gives it a completely glossy, smooth finish. This allows for easy painting or other post-processing techniques, eliminating bumps and ‘stops,’ and allowing users to save time once spend using sandpaper to attain a smooth finish. The PolySmooth material and Polysher machine have just been launched on Kickstarter and the campaign has been an astounding success so far. Read more at 3DPrint.com: https://3dprint.com/131581/polysmooth-polysher/