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Space: The 3-Dimensional Frontier

3D Printer Axis: The Basics Simply Explained

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by Lucas Carolo
Updated Dec 16, 2023

A 3D printer must move in three-dimensional space to create 3D objects. Read on to learn all about how 3D printer axis systems work.

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