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Featured image of 3D Print Farm: How to Get Up & Running

Whether you're using 2 printers or 20, find out how to start a 3D print farm. Read on for our advice plus interviews from real businesses.

It's Cutting Edge

DXF File Format (CAD) – Simply Explained

We simply explain AutoCAD's Drawing Interchange Format. Learn all you need to know about the DXF file format!

3D Printing Know-How

3D Printing Speed: How Fast Do 3D Printers Go in 2023?

What's the fastest 3D printing speed? And what impact does it have on the duration of the print process? Here's what you need to know.

Laser Those Memories

Photo Laser Engraving: How to Laser Engrave Pictures

Photo laser engraving is a great way to turn your pictures into personalized objects. Read all about it and start laser engraving pictures!

A Blender of Tools!

10 Reasons to Use Blender

Blender is a free open-source 3D creation suite for modeling, animation, and more. Read on to learn why you should consider using it!

Recycling Imagination

Is PLA Recyclable? – Simply Answered

A fantastic go-to material for 3D printing, is PLA recyclable? Help the environment (and possibly yourself) by learning all the details.

Twice the Fun

Dual Extruder (3D Printing): All You Need to Know

Double the possibilities with dual extruder 3D printing! Read on to learn all about dual extrusion, how to do it, and tips for pretty prints.

Crossing Borders

Cinema 4D to Blender: How to Import C4D Models

Go from Cinema 4D (C4D) to Blender with this easy exporting and importing guide. Now you can collaborate and share models with ease!

A Multitude of Mods

The 25 Best 3D Printer Upgrades & Mods of 2022

There are hundreds of 3D printer mods out there, most of them useful, and some of them printable. Check out the best 3D printer upgrades!

Too Many Triangles

How to Edit STL Files in Fusion 360

Editing STL files in Fusion 360 has always been tricky. Find out what you can do with Fusion 360's new mesh-editing tools.

SCAD to STL

SCAD to STL: How to Convert SCAD Files to STL

SCAD is a popular file format for saving CAD designs, but STL reigns supreme in 3D printing. Read on to learn how to convert SCAD to STL!

Bang vs. Buck

Creality Ender 3 (Pro) vs Prusa i3 MK3S

Creality Ender 3 (Pro) vs Prusa i3 MK3S. Although not really comparable, both are popular picks. Find out what's better for you.

Bling Up Your Prints!

Gold 3D Printer: How to Get Gold 3D Printed

Ever wondered about a gold 3D printer? Read on to find out how it works and how you can get your hands on a golden print of your own.

Problem Solved

How to Repair STL Files with Free STL Repair Software

Even STL files can have issues, so it's good to know how to fix them and have them ready to print. Learn how to repair STL files for free!

Solid to Soft

Glass Transition Temperatures of PLA & PETG

Different materials go from a hard to soft at different temperatures. Learn all about PETG and PLA glass transition temperatures.

Free for All

FreeCAD: How to Import DWG Files? – 3 Easy Ways

In FreeCAD, DWG files can be imported, making this popular CAD program much more useful. Learn 3 easy ways how to do it!

Scalable Viewing

The Best EPS Viewers to Open EPS Files

Not sure how to open an EPS file? Check out the best EPS viewers (online and offline) that'll display these useful vector image files.

From Paper to Planes

Sketch to 3D: How to Convert a Sketch into a 3D Image/Model

A few methods to convert a sketch to 3D. Read on to learn how to digitize your sketches and develop 3D images and models from them!

Let It Rip!

How to Design Your Own Custom Beyblade: 3 Easy Steps

There's more theory than you'd think when it comes to the design of your own custom Beyblade. Check out all the specs to get you started!

You're the Man Now DWG

DWG to STL: How to Convert a DWG File to STL

Do you want to convert DWG to STL? Check out this simple guide and learn how to convert DWG files to 3D printable STL files.