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3D Printing Elephant’s Foot – Easy Fixes

Elephant's foot is a 3D printing problem that's not often discussed but is often experienced. Learn how to stop it easily!

by Zachary Hay
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Keeping It Tolerable
3D Printing Tolerances: How to Test & Improve Them

Can you trust the dimensional accuracy of your 3D prints? Find out how to easily test and improve your tolerances.

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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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Best Ender 3 (V2/Pro/S1) Retraction Settings to Stop Stringing

The Ender 3 (V2/Pro/S1) printers are great at pushing filament, but stringing can be a problem. Learn the best Ender 3 retraction settings!

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How to Build a 3D Printed DIY Drone That Actually Flies

From quick weekend projects to high-performance FPV builds: This all-in-one guide helps you choose the right 3D printing files, mastering the best filaments, and successfully launching your first 3D printed drone.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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Orca Slicer: Fuzzy Skin – Simply Explained

In Orca Slicer, fuzzy skin is one of the easiest tool you can use to add texture to your prints. Read on to find out why and how to use it!

by Gloria E. Magarotto
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The Big Business of 3D Printed Lamps

Hundreds of thousands of 3D printed lighting fixtures are sold every year as easily customizable, locally manufactured, and sustainable alternatives to traditional manufacturing, plus they're beautiful.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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It's High Time
3D Printing Layer Height: How Much Does It Matter?

Layer height in 3D printing is a simple setting that affects print speed and detail. Keep reading to find out more!

by Emmett Grames
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FDM vs Resin 3D Printer: The Differences

FDM vs. Resin 3D printer, which one is right for you? Learn the main differences between the two main printer types.

by Vincent Reitinger
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3D Printer Extruder: Grinding Filament – How to Fix It

Filament grinding can occur as the result of several other issues. Read on to find out what causes it and how you can fix it!

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3D Printer Retraction Speed – Simply Explained

Pulling filament back into the hot end is a useful function but tricky to master. Read on to learn all about 3D printer retraction!

by Jackson O'Connell
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Warping? Stringing? Here's Why.
Are You Making This One Mistake That’s Ruining Your PETG Prints?

Printing at the wrong temperature is the top reason for warping and failed PETG prints. We'll show you how to fix it fast.

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3D Print Warping: PLA, PETG, ABS – 4 Easy Fixes

If 3D prints cool unevenly, they can curl away from the build plate. Check out four easy ways to fix 3D print warping with PLA, PETG, & ABS.

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Cura: Pause at Height – Simply Explained

With Cura, filament change operations and mid-print insertions are easy. Find out how to use the Cura pause at height feature!

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3D Printer Cleaning Filament: How to Use It

Clogged nozzles are painful. Read on to find out what exactly makes 3D printer cleaning filament special, and how to use it!

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Cura Gyroid Infill: All You Need to Know

An infill pattern can be both aesthetically pleasing and super strong. Find out all about the wonders of Cura's gyroid infill.

by Pranav Gharge
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Cura Vase Mode: The Basics Simply Explained

Vase mode is a common slicer mode for aesthetic prints. Follow along as we demystify Cura's vase mode to create some seamless models!

by Pranav Gharge
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The Best Ender 3 (V2/Pro) PETG Settings

Try 3D printing PETG on your Ender 3! Learn how to find the best Ender 3 (V2/Pro) PETG settings for your needs.

by Jacob Greenburg
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Top Full-Color 3D Printing Services for Lifelike Color Prints

3D print yourself, your dog, or product prototypes in full color at these 3D printing services that specialize in lifelike 3D printing.

by Jillian Veader
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3D Printing Holes: 5 Simple Tips

3D printing holes is quite common, but it can also be challenging. Check out 5 simple tips to get more accurate holes from your 3D printer.

by Hironori Kondo
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