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The Best Free 3D Printing Software in 2023

Check out our picks for the best free 3D printing software: slicers & 3D printer control, STL edit & repair software, and 3D modeling software.

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The Best 3D Scanner Apps of 2023 (iPhone & Android)

Check out the best 3D scanner apps for iPhone and Android. They're fun, accessible, and great for photogrammetry!

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AutoCAD 2024: Free Download of the Full Version

Looking for a full version o AutoCAD 2024 to download for free? Check out our article to see what your options are.

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Top 10: Best Free 3D Modeling Software for Beginners

3D modeling takes a lot of practice, but with time anyone can learn it. Check out the 10 best free 3D modeling software tools for beginners.

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Image to 3D Model: How to Create a 3D Model from Photos

Learn how to convert images to 3D models, and give an extra dimension to your favorite photos. No professional experience required!

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Top 10: The Best 3D Modeling Software (Some Are Free)

Looking for 3D design software? Check out our guide to find the best 3D modeling software for your needs. Some are even free!

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The Best 3D Modeling Apps of 2023 (iPad & Android)

CAD has gone portable! Check out our selection of the best 3D modeling apps for designing with iPad and Android.

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The Best Ender 3 (V2/Pro) Cura Profile / Settings

Let us help you with Ender 3 Cura settings! Enjoy perfect prints with the best Ender 3 (V2/Pro) Cura profile for your needs.

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Top 20: Best 3D Printer Slicer Software (Most Are Free)

Want to get the best results from your 3D printer? Check out our guide to the best 3D printer slicer software. Most of them are free.

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The Best Arduino Simulators of 2023 (Online & Offline)

It's always nice to be able to try something out before doing it for real. Read on to learn all about some great Arduino simulator options!

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3D Printing Troubleshooting: All Problems & Solutions

Complete 3D printing troubleshooting guide. All common 3D printing problems and their solutions. Includes both FDM and SLA 3D printing issues.

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3D Printer Stringing: 5 Simple Solutions

3D printer stringing is a common problem, especially with flexible materials. Overcome this issue with these five simple solutions!

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Best Creality Ender 3 (V2/Pro/Max/Neo) Upgrades & Mods

There's plenty you can do the Creality Ender 3, V2, Max, Pro, and Neo to upgrade and make them your own. Here are our recommendations.

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The Best AutoCAD Alternatives of 2023 (3 Are Free)

AutoCAD is a great program, but there are plenty of similar CAD tools out there. Check out our picks for the best AutoCAD alternatives!

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PLA Not Sticking to Bed: 6 Simple Solutions

When it comes to printing in PLA, not sticking to the bed is a common issue. Read on for six simple solutions to this problem!

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SketchUp 2023: Free Download of the Full Version

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

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Cura Guide to the Best Infill Patterns

Infill can look cool, add strength, and save money, but it all depends on the print. Find the best Cura infill pattern for your application.

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7 Free STL Editors: How to Edit & Repair STL Files

How to edit and repair an STL file with seven free STL editors: Tinkercad, Blender, FreeCAD, Meshmixer, 3D Slash, SculptGL, and Meshlab.

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The Best Photogrammetry Software of 2022 (Many are Free)

Check out our picks for the best photogrammetry software available right now, from free-to-use software to professional applications.

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PLA Smoothing: How to Smooth 3D Prints

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!

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