Basics

Want to learn something new? Check out our helpful tutorials, guides, how-tos, and FAQs for 3D printing, CAD and more.

Over-Extrusion (3D Printing) – Tips & Tricks to Solve It

Blobs, strings, and jams are the definition of annoying. There's no reason to let them ruin your 3D printing experience. Keep reading to find three easy fixes to the ever-notorious issue of over-extrusion.

Filling in the Gaps

Under-Extrusion (3D Printing) – All You Need to Know

If you're at all familiar with 3D printing, you're most likely, though definitely unwillingly, familiar with under extrusion. It is the bane of makers. With these three easy fixes, however, you can be the bane of it.

Like a Knife Through Butter

Laser Cutting Wood – How to Laser Cut Wood

Laser cutters are powerful tools, perfect for big projects that require high strength and high precision. In this article, we discuss the basics of laser cutting wood projects, including material considerations, basic design and where to get your projects cut!

Bridging the Gap

Bridging (3D Printing) – 6 Tips & Tricks for Perfect Bridges

Whether you have a little or a lot of experience with 3D printing, you have probably experienced the frustration of messy bridges. Hopefully this article will help you print clean bridges with a couple easy tips and tricks!

News, Models, Services

The Most Popular 3D Printing Sites

The world of 3D printing is a big and confusing place. Handily there are legions of 3D printing sites out there that help make sense of it all. In this article, we describe some of the best sites for model downloads, news and printing services to help you to wrap your head around the always growing 3D printing industry.

Ceramic 3D Printers

2018 Ceramic 3D Printer Guide – All About Ceramic 3D Printing

3D printed ceramics are practical and decorative. Read our guide to learn more about ceramic 3D printing or even build your own ceramic 3D printer.

Great 3D Editing!

Autodesk Inventor Tutorial: 3 Easy Steps for Beginners

In this Autodesk Inventor tutorial, you’ll learn the basic knowledge on how to create, modify and edit 3D models.

Better Than a Probe

Mesh Bed Leveling – All You Need to Know

Mesh bed leveling is capable of giving you a smooth, even first layer, even without special hardware. Dig into this detailed guide where we explain this leveling process and show you how to implement it yourself.

Stay Loose

Silicone 3D Printer – All You Need to Know in 2019

3D printing continues to make breakthroughs by adding new materials into the game. Learn how silicone has become part of the 3D printing family in the following article.

DIY All-in-One

Ender 3 Laser Engraver Upgrade – All You Need to Know

Want to get more out of your Ender 3? Learn the basics of laser modules and how to produce your very own Ender 3 laser engraver.

Treating Print Rash

3D Print Zits – Tips & Tricks to Avoid Blobs

Everyone sees it, but no one likes to talk about it -- the rash on their 3D print, also known as zits or blobs. Here you'll find all the facts: What they are, how to prevent them, and how to get rid of them!

Easy as ASA

ASA Filament – Explained and Compared

Looking to try your hand at a new, application-specific 3D printing material? In this guide, we take a look at the benefits, uses, and brands of ASA filament.

Nuts About Screws

3D Printing Threads and Screws – All You Need to Know

Dread staring at hundreds of tiny boxes at your local hardware store? Learn the basics of how to successfully design and 3D print screws and threads!

Don't Hide Your Face

3D Face Model – How to Make a 3D Model of Your Face

Immortalize your face! In this article, we generally describe how to obtain a 3D face model, whether you need it for a graphical application or 3D printing!

Not Just for Vases

Cura Vase Mode – All You Need to Know

Vase Mode is an experimental feature in Cura that is capable of producing some aesthetic prints. Dig into this guide where we demystify Cura vase mode and show you how to create some seamless models.

The Root of the Problem

PLA Not Sticking to Print Bed / Build Plate – Easy Fixes

The Future is Bright

Color 3D Printing – How To Get Colorful 3D Prints

Hottest Material on the Market

PETG Print & Bed Temperature – All You Need to Know

Stomp It Out!

Elephant’s Foot (3D Printing Problem) – Easy Fixes

Countless problems emerge while 3D printing. Elephant's foot may not be as well known as others, but it can be a huge issue for functional or multi-part prints. Let's look at what causes it and how to fix it.

Unleash the Power

6 Great SketchUp Plugins You Should Know

If you think vanilla SketchUp has a powerful toolset for 3D modeling, you haven't seen anything! Enhance your productivity with these must-have SketchUp plugins!