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Need for Speed
SLA vs FDM: Is Resin 3D Printing Faster?

Is SLA printing faster than FDM? Print speed has more factors than you might think. Read on to get the full story.

by Hironori Kondo
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What Is a 3D Printing Machine?

3D printing machines, or rather 3D printers, play a key role in modern manufacturing and prototyping. Learn more in this simple overview!

by Jeffrey Klein
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Hobbyist 3D Printer: 5 Best Printers for 3D Printing Enthusiasts

Are you an enthusiast looking for an affordable, reliable 3D printer that can work long hours? Check out this list of our favorite hobbyist 3D printers!

by Leo Gregurić
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20 Tips: How to Reduce 3D Printing Cost

Wondering how to control 3D printing costs? Avoid unnecessary costs and become a frugal maker with the following great tips!

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What Is a DLP 3D Printer? – Simply Explained

Digital light processing (DLP) 3D printers aren't new to the game, but they're still pretty out of sight. Read all about them!

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3D Printers & Recycled Plastic: Can They Print Recycled Plastic?

3D printing recycled plastic reduces waste and saves money. Read on to learn how to 3D print recycled plastic today!

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What Is Microstepping? – Simply Explained

Microstepping is a way to make your 3D printer's stepper motors move in smaller, more precise steps. Read on to learn all about it!

by Jackson O'Connell
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The Perfect Pi
How to Set Up OctoPrint on Raspberry Pi 4

OctoPrint and Raspberry Pi 4 are a match made in 3D printing heaven. Read on for our step-by-step guide to get started!

by Sandy Wood
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3D Printing Skirt – When Should You Use It

A lot can go wrong when finally filament starts to flow. A good way to keep those early issues away from your precious 3D print is to use a skirt. Keep reading to find out how what exactly a skirt is and why it can help!

by Abhimanyu Chavan
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3D Printing Speed: How Fast Do 3D Printers Go?

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.

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3D Printer Repair: How to Fix Your Machine

3D printer repair involves several different considerations. Read about the most common issues and how to go about repairing them.

by Ian Mitchell
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STL vs OBJ (File Formats): The Differences

Both formats are well known in the 3D printing world, but the OBJ vs. STL case is not yet closed. Read on to see how they compare.

by Lucas Carolo
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Hot Beds for Cool Prints
3D Printer Heated Bed – The Advantages

3D printer heated beds can improve the quality of your prints. Read on to learn how they work and how to get the best from them!

by Ken Douglas
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3D Printer Bed Adhesion: 3 Simple Tips to Succeed

3D printer bed adhesion is critical to printing success, but it can be tricky. Learn 3 simple tips to make your prints stick.

by Hironori Kondo
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3D Printer Support Material: Which One to Use for My Project?

Supports are a frustrating but necessary part of 3D printing. Save time and effort by picking the right 3D printer support material for your project.

by Hironori Kondo
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Higher Resolution = Better Prints
High Resolution 3D Printer – What Does It Mean

The resolution is an indication of printing quality and must be understood from all the three dimensions. Here, we dig deeper into what resolution means on both the vertical and horizontal planes, helping you understand what exactly resolution means in desktop 3D printing

by Brian Obudho
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3D Printing Merch That’s Actually Worth Buying (No T-Shirts)

Treating yourself? Treating someone you forgot at Christmas? Whatever the reason, these articles of 3D printing-aligned merch are all at least one of useful, cool, stylish or tasty.

by Matthew Mensley
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When Good Prints Go Bad: Troubleshooting Mid-Print Failures

First layer problems get a lot of attention, but failures mid-print – when you aren’t watching – are more frustrating. What do you do when they strike? We’ve got you covered.

by Matthew Mensley
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Ugly Prints Are Inevitable: Here is How to Learn From Them

This next part of our post-Christmas “new 3D printer” basics series looks at one inevitability of owning a 3D printer. You will, eventually, encounter duff looking prints that are not what you expect. It might not happen right away, but happen it will.

by Matthew Mensley
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PrusaSlicer Update Boosts Cornering Speed & Fixes Annoying Surface Flaws

PrusaSlicer's 2.9.4 release uses new 'Junction Deviation' motion planning to take corners like a race car, all while fixing a critical bug for notably smoother prints.

by Jonny Edge
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