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Iron It Out
PrusaSlicer: Ironing – How to Get a Smooth Surface

PrusaSlicer ironing can yield smooth top surfaces on 3D prints. Read on to learn more about what it is, what it does, and when to use it!

by Jackson O'Connell Aug 24, 2021
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Setting It Right
The Best Creality Slicer Settings / Profile

Looking to master Creality's slicer? Learn all about the crucial Creality Slicer settings and how to obtain a flawless print.

by Pranav Gharge Aug 19, 2021
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Not In My House
Cura Support Blocker – All You Need to Know

Cura's support blocker feature is great for preventing supports from being where you don't need them. Read on to learn more!

by Jackson O'Connell Aug 13, 2021
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Some Like It Hot
3D Printer Thermistor: All You Need to Know

Virtually every 3D printer has two or more thermistors. Find out what you need to know about 3D printer thermistors and why you should care!

by Ken Douglas Aug 4, 2021
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Case Study: PCB Tools
Switching from Injection Molding to 3D Printing Cut Costs 95%

Mercury Systems speeds up PCB manufacturing by replacing a costly injection-molded tools with in-house designed and 3D printed versions.

by All3DP Jul 28, 2021
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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 Jul 27, 2021
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Custom Made: Case Study
Paralympic Athlete 3D Prints Adaptive Sports Equipment

Ex-Olympian's 3D printing business helps fellow paralympic athletes compete at a higher level.

Jul 26, 2021
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Get a Sense of It
How to Set Up Marlin & BLTouch for Auto-Bed Leveling

Get Marlin and the BLTouch working together! Check out this detailed guide on setting up Marlin auto-bed leveling.

by David Contreni Jul 12, 2021
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Slice and Dice
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 Jun 27, 2021
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No Shifting Whatsoender
Ender 3 (V2/Pro) Layer Shift: 6 Tips to Fix It

Layer shifting is a frustrating print failure, even on Ender 3, V2, or Pro. Check out 6 helpful tips to fix this problem!

by Brian Obudho Jun 26, 2021
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Pushing the Edges
Ender 3 (V2/Pro) Bed Size: What Is It Really?

Like other low-price printers, the Ender 3s make compromises to print volume. Read on to find out the real Ender 3 (V2/Pro) bed size!

by Jacob Greenburg Jun 25, 2021
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Innovation Factory
3D Printing & Space: NASA Takes the Lead

3D printed parts are, right now, circling the earth, delivering satellites into orbit, and roaming the surface of distant planets. See how NASA-backed innovations are driving 3D printing adoption and innovation here on Earth.

Jun 25, 2021
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Don't Get Too Close
Inductive Sensor (3D Printer): All You Need to Know

On a printer like the Ender 3, inductive sensors are used for auto bed leveling. Read on to learn all about inductive sensors on 3D printers!

by Jackson O'Connell May 30, 2021
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One Tweak at a Time
The Best Anycubic i3 Mega Cura Settings / Profile

Looking for optimal Anycubic i3 Mega Cura settings? Here is what we suggest as the best Cura Anycubic i3 Mega Cura profile.

by Leo Gregurić Apr 24, 2021
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Sustainability in Focus
Recycled Plastic Filament: One Company’s Eco-Friendly Commitment

To celebrate Earth Day 2021, All3DP sat down with additive manufacturing company Ai Build to ask: Why do you print with recycled filament? 

by All3DP Apr 20, 2021
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Building Skills
3D Modeling for Printing: Best Practices

When 3D modeling for printing, your choices should account for the print process. Let's review some best practices!

by Holden Rice Apr 7, 2021
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ABSolutely Handy
ABS Juice, Glue, & Slurry: What Is It & How to Make It?

ABS slurry, glue, and juice are invaluable tools for printing the notoriously-troublesome ABS. Learn what they are and how to make them!

by Hironori Kondo Mar 17, 2021
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Find Your Part's Inner Strength
3D Printing Strength: How to 3D Print Strong Parts

If you're going for 3D printing strength, there's more to it than strong infill. Read on to see a few key ways to get the strongest parts.

by Mark VanHorne Feb 17, 2021
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Step to It
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 Feb 10, 2021
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It's Not Always Straight Up & Down
3D Print Orientation: What to Consider for Optimal Results

Deciding how to orient a part on the build plate requires some consideration. Read on to find out the best 3D print orientation!

by Mark VanHorne Feb 2, 2021
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