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SolidWorks vs AutoCAD: The Differences (2020 Update)

SolidWorks and AutoCAD are both industry leaders in CAD software, but your choice will depend on your style of design. Read on to find out!

Pillow Fight!

3D Printing Pillowing – How to Prevent Top Layer Problems

Top layer problems can be devastating. Learn how to prevent 3D printing pillowing before it strikes in the last moments of an otherwise perfect print!

Wood You Like to Laser Cut?

Wood Laser Cutter: Easy Ways to Laser Cut Wood

Wood is great for many projects, but hand-cutting is difficult and time-consuming. Learn how laser cutters can cut wood easily and quickly!

Wax Poetic

Wax 3D Printing – How To 3D Print Wax

Everything you need to know about wax 3D printing, including how to 3d print with wax, the applications and wax 3D printing services.

Inkscape to Your G-Space

Inkscape to G-Code – All You Need to Know to Get Started

Love your Inkscape and wonder if you can use it for generating G-code? You can if you read this article. We'll tell you all about switching from Inkscape to G-code.

Not Weak At All

SLA 3D Printing: How Strong Is Resin?

SLA 3D prints aren't known for their strength. Find out how resin compares to other 3D printing materials and just how strong it can be.

The Pi's the Limit

Orange Pi vs Raspberry Pi 3 B+: The Differences

Orange Pi or Raspberry Pi 3 B+? That's the question. Learn the differences between the Raspberry Pi 3 B+ and the Orange Pi.

Keep Your Prints Cool

3D Printing Brim – When Should You Use It

Looking for something to help with warping and layer adhesion but don't want to commit to a raft? Brims are a great alternative, providing many of the same benefits without using as much material. And they're so much easier to remove!

How to Blend In

Blender 2.8 Books: An Overview

Blender can be a tough cookie, so why take the long tough road alone? In times of need, these books are your friends indeed!

Eliminate Extrusion Errors

[Project] Make Your Own Filament Sensor

To avoid occasional printing errors, you're better off with a sensor that lets you know whenever your filament breaks, runs out, or gets tangled on the spool. Read on to learn how to make your own.

No Disconnect for You!

Can You Use Tinkercad Offline?

Can you use Tinkercad offline? That's the question. Learn about what is possible and discover some useful alternatives.

Numbers Aren’t Everything

Prusa i3 MK3S Build Volume: How Big is it Actually?

Build volume isn't always about numbers. Read on to learn the true Prusa i3 MK3S build volume, and see how it compares to the competition.

You SCAD, Bro?

SCAD to STL – How to Convert SCAD Files to STL

Converting 3D file types can be a real chore. Learn how to convert from SCAD to STL using a free program in one simple step.

With a Wish, a Will, and a Way

5 Best Open-Source 3D Scanners

Open-source 3D scanning brings the technology to the masses, making it cost-effective and customizable. Check out our favorite open-source 3D scanners for 2019!

Concrete Evidence

Concrete 3D Printing: How it Works & Applications

Concrete 3D printing is the shiny new tool in the toolbox of architects and construction companies. It offers a quick and cost-efficient way of building homes. Here's an introduction explaining how concrete 3D printing works, different concrete 3D printing applications, and what the benefits and limitations are.