Shawn Frey

Shawn Frey is a Canadian journalist specializing in 3D printing technology. After studying periodical writing at York University in Toronto, Ontario he moved to Berlin, Germany where he began working in the additive manufacturing industry - first for Formlabs Inc. and then BigRep GmbH before finding his way to All3DP where he is now an Editor.

Don't Skip the Que May 6, 2022

3DQue Quinly Review: Automated 3D Printing

3DQue’s Quinly promises reliable 3D printing automation for users and print farms. Check out our review to see how it holds up!

No End to the Enders May 5, 2022

Ender 3 / Pro / V2 / Max / S1 / S1 Pro: The Differences

Between the Creality Ender 3, Pro, V2, Max, S1, & S1 Pro, which should you buy? Learn which of the series is right for you.

3D Model Viewing May 2, 2022

The Best Free STL Viewers of 2022 (Online & Offline)

Check out our list of the best free STL viewers (online & offline) to open STL files in your browser, on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS.

Smarty Prints Apr 15, 2022

Artillery Genius Pro: All Brain, No Brawn

Artillery's Genius Pro is a new version of the successful printer with a tempting feature set. Read our review to find out how it performs.

Use Pro CAD Software on a Budget Apr 14, 2022

AutoCAD 2023: Free Download of the Full Version

Looking for a full version of AutoCAD 2023 to download for free? Check out our article to see what your options are.

Everybody Prints Mar 31, 2022

PrusaPrinters Rebrands as “Printables”, Reiterates Marketplace Plans

Prusa Research's free 3D model repository, formerly named PrusaPrinters, has been renamed "Printables" - but there are more changes to come.

Automated AutoCAD Mar 30, 2022

AutoCAD 2023 Released: New Features & Changes

Autodesk has released AutoCAD 2023, and its interesting new features are sure to streamline your workflow. Find out what's new and what's improved here.

What's Next? Mar 29, 2022

The Nextruder: Prusa XL Deep Dive

The Nextruder is a standout component of Prusa Research's upcoming Original Prusa XL, fully-loaded in its own right. Here's what we know so far.

You've Heard of Wordle, Now Try... Mar 18, 2022

3DPrintle Is the Wordle of Print Failures

3D printers now have a Wordle all our own. 3DQue's 3Dprintle teaches players about common print failures and trains the company's new AI.

Modeling Digital Clay Mar 17, 2022

ZBrush 2022: Free Download of the Full Version

Looking for a full version of ZBrush 2022 to download for free? Check out our article to see what your options are.

Seeing Double Mar 7, 2022

The Best Dual Extruder 3D Printers of 2022

Check out our buyer’s guide to the best dual extruder 3D printers on the market right now, from dual extrusion upgrades to IDEX 3D printers.

Cloud CAD Mar 6, 2022

The Best Online CAD Software of 2022 (Most Are Free)

Check out our list of the best online CAD software available right now for 3D drawing in your browser. Most of them are free.

Get the Best for Free! Mar 5, 2022

Free 3D Models: The Best Sites of 2022

Check out our list of the best sites to download free 3D models for 3D printing, games & animation, graphic design, architecture, and more.

Gotta Start Somewhere Mar 5, 2022

The 10 Best CAD Software for Beginners in 2022

Learning CAD can be tough, so make sure your software is newbie-friendly. Read our list of the best CAD software available for beginners.

Save Money on Pro CAD Software Mar 2, 2022

SketchUp 2022: Free Download of the Full Version

Looking for a full version of SketchUp 2022 to download for free? Check out our article to see what your options are.

Get Online! Feb 26, 2022

The Best 3D Printer Wi-Fi Upgrades of 2022

Longing to connect a 3D printer to your local network? It can get complicated, but we've listed the best 3D printer Wi-Fi upgrades here.

Going Green, and Blue, and Red, and... Feb 12, 2022

Sustainable 3D Printer Filament: The Best Brands of 2022

Looking to reduce your environmental footprint? Try switching from standard filaments to some of these sustainable 3D printer filaments.

Double or Nothing Feb 10, 2022

Sovol SV04: Specs, Price, Release & Reviews

There's a new IDEX 3D printer on the market, the Sovol 3D SV04, with lots of up-to-date hardware and at an appealing price.

When Sermoon Hits Your Eye Jan 5, 2022

Creality Sermoon V1 & V1 Pro: Specs, Price, Release & Reviews

The Creality Sermoon V1 is here with its counterpart the Sermoon V1 Pro, twin affordable, fully-enclosed, and smart 3D printers.

Flat Is Boring Jan 4, 2022

The Best Free 3D Modeling Software for Beginners in 2022

3D modeling takes a lot of practice, but with time anyone can learn it. Check out the best free 3D modeling software tools for beginners.