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Is Your 3D Printing Setup Complete? Check These 10 Essentials

The right gear will go a long way in supporting your 3D printing journey. Read on for the absolute essentials!

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3D Print Support: How to Remove Hard Supports from 3D Prints

Love them or hate them, supports are an essential part of 3D printing. Read on for how to deal with and remove 3D print supports!

by Ian Mitchell
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3D Printing & Safety: All You Need to Know to Print Safely

3D printing safety is no minor topic, and there's plenty of ground to cover. Read about how to prevent the worst and protect yourself.

by Matteo Parenti
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Fused Filament Fabrication – Simply Explained

What is fused filament fabrication and is it different from FDM? Learn what it is and how it was developed!

by Herb Weiner
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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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How to Launch a 3D Print Farm: Tech & Business Tips

Whether you're using two printers or 20, find out how to launch a 3D printing business from successful entrepreneurs.

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Professional 3D Printers: 6 Easy Steps to a Purchasing Decision

With so many 3D printers, how do you decide? Our six-step guide covers everything you need to know about technology, materials, and brands.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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Scan the Past, Print the Future
3D Printing Artifacts & Exhibits: A Museum Guide

Museums, art galleries, and cultural institutions turn to 3D printing to boost visitor engagement, protect artworks and artifacts, and cut costs.

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When 3 Axes Aren't Enough
What Is 5D Printing? – Simply Explained

When you've got a curvy, complex model, 5D printing is the way to go. Read on to learn everything you need to know about printing in 5 axes!

by Rachel Kelly
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Auto-Leveling 3D Printer: Do I Really Need It?

Auto-bed leveling is an increasingly popular feature on 3D printers, but do you need it? Read about what it is, the methods, and more!

by Jackson O'Connell
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How to Find the Best Slic3r Ender 3 Settings

Slic3r has great options for fine-tuning print settings on the Ender 3s. Discover the ideal Slic3r profile for your Ender 3, Pro, or V2!

by Jackson O'Connell
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Thermal Runaway (3D Printer) – Simply Explained

Thermal runaway is preventable catastrophe. Find out how to check if thermal runaway prevention is activated on your 3D printer.

by Jackson O'Connell
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Just Unboxed a 3D Printer? The Honest Guide to Avoiding ‘Hobby Burnout’

If you were one of the lucky many to find a 3D printer underneath your tree this year, here’s everything you need to know about your new machine: including setting it up, what it’s actually doing, the first print, and what you should do next.

by Matthew Mensley
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The Acmer X1 Is a 3-in-1 Laser/CNC Machine Getting Big on Kickstarter – Here’s Why

What happens when you cram a 120 W water-cooled diode laser, a 4 W infrared laser, and a 200 W CNC router into a single unit? An Acmer X1, it seems.

by Jonny Edge
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How 3D Printing Production for Sports Shoes Can Work

HP and Something Added want to push the boundaries of athletic shoe design with 3D printing. All3DP talked to HP's François Minec about the collaboration and how other business can benefit from it.

by Anatol Locker
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Coming at you in 4D!
What Is 4D Printing? All You Need to Know

If you're wondering what is 4D printing, the key is time. Read on and enter the fourth dimension of 3D printing!

by Daniel DeNeve
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The Best Cura & PrusaSlicer Settings/Profiles

Learn about the best settings and profiles for Cura and PrusaSlicer to get perfect prints with PLA, PETG, and ABS.

by Sachin Dixit
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10 Good Reasons to Use OctoPrint

There are so many reasons to use OctoPrint. Learn the benefits of this application and how it can octo-mize your printing experience.

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On-Demand Style
3D Printed Custom Silver Jewelry Becomes an Influencer Trend

Tech-enabled jewelry start-up is feeding demand for merch from next-gen celebrities with a platform for on-demand 3D printed jewelry.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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Arduino 101
Learn Arduino: The Best Sites

Whether you want to learn Arduino from scratch or are up for your next technical challenge, check out these sites for projects and tutorials!

by Jo Rowan
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