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China’s Upstream AM Push
Chinese Aerospace Supplier Plans 100-Machine Metal 3D Printer Expansion

Chinese Academy of Sciences spinout is reportedly investing more than $14M in aerospace additive manufacturing, with plans to acquire over 100 large-format metal 3D printers.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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Lightweight Your Metal
The Reality of 3D Printing Aluminum: What You Need to Know Before You Start

From aerospace-grade alloys to the hidden hurdles of metal FDM, discover why printing with aluminum is no longer just for industrial giants—and the critical steps you need to get it right.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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Wet But Not Too Wild
How to Make Waterproof 3D Prints

A waterproof 3D print is easier to achieve than you might think. Read on for tips on material, slicer settings, and post-processing!

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Radio Pi Pi
The Best Raspberry Pi Ham Radio Projects

Ham radio enthusiasts have found many uses for Raspberry Pis. Read on for some fun radio Raspberry Pi projects!

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Bambu Lab Build Plate: What to Choose

Besides adhesion, build plates leave distinctive surface effects on your prints. Read on to learn all about Bambu Lab build plates and more!

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Curing Surfaces
Cura: Ironing – Simply Explained

Ironing is a useful slicing feature that can smooth out the top layer of 3D prints. Read on to learn all about Cura ironing settings!

by Jackson O'Connell
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A Whole New FDM World
The Types of FDM 3D Printers: Cartesian, CoreXY & More

The types of FDM printers are much more diverse than just CoreXY and Cartesian 3D printers. Read on to get to know them all!

by Jackson O'Connell
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Master Your Materials
TPU Filament Quick Guide: When to Use It & When Not To

Stop wasting time and material, discover exactly which projects demand the flexibility of TPU and which are better off with traditional filaments.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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Nature's Calling
The Secret to 3D Prints That Look, Feel, and Smell Like Real Wood

Wood PLA filament adds a natural touch to your 3D prints with a hint of sustainability. But which wood-filled filament is best!

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Additive Metallurgy
Spend Under $10K on a Printer and Still 3D Print Strong Metal Parts

Metal 3D printing on your desktop FDM is challenging, but here's how it actually works and the strength you can expect.

by Nutan Jaeger
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Elegoo Resin: Buyer’s Guide

Elegoo is no rookie to the resin market, and its resin offering shows it. Keep reading to find out what's the perfect Elegoo resin for you!

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Clear Printing
Just How Transparent Are Transparent Filaments? We Tested Three

Transparent filaments are beautiful and allow us to create awesome prints that really stand out, but how transparent can we print? Let's find out!

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3D Printing Overhang: How to 3D Print Overhangs

A necessary evil for makers is 3D printing overhangs. Learn all of our tips and tricks for mastering extreme 3D printing overhangs!

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Shifting Gears
3D Printer Layer Shifting: 6 Simple Solutions

Wondering what causes layer shifting in 3D printing? Check out six easy tips and tricks to prevent a 3D print layer shift!

by Jackson O'Connell
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Smoothing PLA 3D Prints Without Sandpaper

Learn how to smooth PLA 3D prints without sandpaper or other labor-intensive smoothing techniques! Check out these smooth methods!

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PLA Not Sticking to Bed: 6 Simple Solutions

When it comes to printing in PLA, not sticking to the bed is a common issue. Read on for six simple solutions to this problem!

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American-Made 3D Printers, 20+ Leading U.S. Brands

It's never been more important to think about where your 3D printer is manufactured and how accessible spare parts and materials will be. Looking to manufacture in the U.S.? Get a 3D printer that's American made.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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Blender Texture: How to Add Textures in Blender

Blender textures show us an object's appearance independently of its shape. Learn how to add textures in Blender!

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From Mesh to Vectors
How to Convert STL to DWG (AutoCAD)

Converting from STL to DWG isn't as straightforward as it sounds. Read on to learn more about these formats and how to get an STL in AutoCAD.

by Lucas Carolo
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3D Printed Golf Accessories: Best 3D Prints for the Green

Golf is more than a sport, it's a culture! Discover 3D printing golf accessories and create some awesome models for the green.

by Sachin Dixit
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