Basics

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

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.

Bumps, Oozes, and Ringing Begone!

3D Printing Tips: How to Improve 3D Print Quality

A great 3D print rewards you for investing your time and money. Check out these simple 3D printing tips to improve the quality of your prints!

3D Printing, Open Source Style

Arduino 3D Printer – 4 DIY 3D Printer Projects to Build Yourself

Arduino 3D printers are a rare breed indeed. But if you want an Arduino 3D printer and have some tinkering skills, you should take a look at these DIY 3D printer projects.

The Ying and Yang of 3D Printing

Ender 3 Retraction Settings: All You Need to Know

The Ender 3 is exceptional at pushing filament, but stringing can still be a problem. Read on to find how to perfect your Ender 3 retraction settings and clear the cobwebs!

Defying Gravity

3D Printing Overhang Guide – How to 3D Print Overhangs

Your 3D print is not immune to the law of gravity and requires support structures for overhangs beyond 45°. Learn how to master 3D printing overhangs.

A Multitude of Solutions

Cura: Extrusion Multiplier – 5 Ways to Improve Your Prints

Let's take a look at Cura's extrusion multiplier, called flow rate. What is it? And how can you adjust it to fix certain print issues? All aboard the train to better prints!

Printing On Another Level

Z Offset (3D Printing) – How to Adjust It

Having trouble getting your prints to stick even after manually leveling the build plate? Would you like to print on top of an existing object? Try using Z offset to adjust where your 3D printer starts printing.

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!

Spot the Layer Lines

Acetone 3D Print Smoothing – 6 Easy Steps

3D prints all come out showing a hint of layer lines, but what if the surface finish could be smooth? Introducing acetone 3D print smoothing, a finishing option that creates a totally smooth surface finish.

STEP by STEP

STEP to STL – How to Convert STEP Files to STL

CAD lets you construct complex 3D models that can later be 3D printed. Find out how to bring these models to life by converting STEP to STL.

Keep an Eye on Your Prints

4 Best 3D Printer Cameras to Monitor Your 3D Prints

If you can't be next to your 3D printer during the entirety of a print, you'll want to monitor it with a camera. Here are some great options for a 3D printer camera that'll let you watch your prints while you're away.

Two Isn't Always Better Than One

Blender: Remove Doubles – How to Remove Double Vertices

Duplicate or double vertices in Blender can pose some real problems in modeling. Learn more about vertices in general with this guide, including how to remove doubles in Blender.

Stuck Like Glue

Blender: How to Group Objects – Simply Explained

When working in Blender with a large scene containing many objects, it can be easy to lose track of things. Fortunately, there is a way to group objects together for easy manipulation and organization.

Extra Strong!

2019 Carbon Fiber Filament Guide

In this carbon fiber filament guide, you will learn about the different types, use cases, and compare some brands of carbon fiber filament.

Inspecting the Path

G-Code Viewer/Simulator: Best Tools to Simulate 3D Printing

Looking for a G-code viewer or G-code simulator? Check out our selection of the best 3D printing software that make G-code viewing and simulation possible.

Stepping Back

3D Printer Retraction Speed: What Does It Mean?

Space: The 3-Dimensional Frontier

3D Printer Axis – All You Need To Know

Haunted Prints

3D Print Ringing / Ghosting – 3 Easy Fixes

Thoroughly Moved

Layer Shifting (3D Printing) – 3 Tips & Tricks to Solve It

Layer shifting isn't the most commonly discussed mode of print failure, but it certainly is among the most frustrating. Here's how you can cure your layer shifting ailments.

Keeping It Together

3D Print Layer Separation: 5 Tips to Avoid Delamination

3D print layer separation is one of the most frustrating 3D printing issues. Learn how to get rid of layer delamination in just 5 easy steps!