Don’t despair over a broken STL – there are many tools (free and paid) that can help repair your model, and by 2025 they’re better than ever.
Accelaser says its laser cutting and engraving system is over four times as fast as competitors, and is headed by a former-Snapmaker employee who has helped deliver on two other Kickstarter campaigns.
Z seam issues can make or break a 3D printed part. Check out how to reduce your print's Z seams by changing Cura's Outer Wall Wipe Distance.
Flexible resin has a number of interesting uses and properties. Check out the best brands of flexible resin for 3D printing!
Retraction is the key to reducing stringing. Find out how to perfect your Cura retraction settings (including the coasting settings).
Flexible resin 3D printing allows for plenty more applications for product designers and at-home makers. Follow along to get started with it!
Resin 3D printer time-lapses are captivating – the model is magically pulled out of a vat. Read how to make the perfect 3D print time-lapse.
Prusa's Rapid + TCT booth showcased some of the company's filament in highly functional contexts, including a closed loop water system.
Layer lines are a fact of FDM 3D printing. Check out our simple guide on PLA smoothing to learn how to smooth 3D prints and hide the lines!
The new company plans to offer open-source print bed automation system following a Kickstarter.
Wonky tolerances or other issues? 3D print a calibration cube and follow our guide on XYZ calibration cube troubleshooting.
CAD has gone mobile, and you are too! Check out our updated selection of apps for 3D modeling on iPad and Android.
Want to turn a Thingiverse model into a real thing? Just upload it to a 3D printing services. We put 5 to the test.
3D printed chainmail is an excellent choice for DIY armor. Fire up the furnace (ahem – 3D printer) and read on for our top picks!
The initial layer is the foundation of the entire 3D model. Learn all about Cura first layer settings and how to get them perfect!
3D scans often don't go *exactly* as we'd like them to, and some modification is needed. Here's how to clean up a 3D scan in Blender.
Follow this tutorial for the Inkscape laser plug-in to take your laser cutting designs from drawing to G-code all in one program!
If you want to do 3D modeling for and within VR, it can seem daunting to find the right tools. Check out the best VR 3D modeling software!
Getting comparable 3D printing quotes from printing services isn't easy. Learn how to use time-saving (and money-saving) tools.
Take off with your very own 3D printed airplane! Here are 25 tested, 3D printable models to add to your aerospace aesthetic.