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Stepper Motor Driver: All You Need to Know

You want to know how a stepper motor works and what it drives? Easily learn all you need to know about stepper motor drivers!

by Bill Porter
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3D Printed Motorcycle – 5 Most Promising Projects

3D printing makes production faster, cuts costs and is capable of producing lighter weight and stronger parts. Take a look at some of the world's most impressive 3D printed motorcycle projects!

by Leo Gregurić
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3D Printed Medical Devices – What Can Be Printed Today?

More and more, 3D printed medical devices are making the lives of doctors and patients easier. Learn about some of the many kinds of devices that already exist!

by Sriram Renganathan
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Sintratec S1 SLS 3D Printer: Review the Specs

The Sintratec S1 is a desktop-sized SLS 3D printer with a surprisingly large build chamber. Review the specs and price.

by Tyler Koslow
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How to Design Parts for FDM 3D Printing

Thingiverse can only take you so far when you crave complex geometries. In this guide, we open the doors to geometric freedom by presenting the fundamentals of FDM design requirements.

by Brian Obudho
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SILENCE!
Boston Engineers 3D Print Open Noise-Cancelling Metamaterials

Boston University engineers used mathematics to design and 3D print an "acoustic metamaterial". The noise-canceling plastic structure blocks 94% of sounds without completely obstructing airflow, possibly paving the way to silent quadcopters and drones.

by Hanna Watkin
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3D Printer in Action: The Most Impressive Time-Lapse Videos

Watching a 3D printer create your favorite model is mesmerizing but can take ages. Discover these incredible time-lapse videos. They're a treat for the eye!

by Jacob Greenburg
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3D Printed Coral Reefs – 4 Most Promising Projects

Recently reefs around the world have been dying off, and it has become apparent that intervention is essential. The below researchers are turning to 3D printing to help in the restoration effort.

by Zachary Hay
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Low-Poly 3D Models – All You Need to Know

Interested in making your own low-poly 3D models? Learn how to do it using two of the most popular 3D software: Blender and Sketchup.

by Genaro Ponce
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3D Printing Automotive Applications – The Latest Projects

The automotive industry has always been on the lookout for faster prototyping and solutions for reducing the part's weight while retaining the structural strength. Here's a curated list of some of the best automotive 3D printing applications so far.

by Leo Gregurić
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Copyrighting 3D Models – How Can I Protect My 3D Printing Designs?

In the world of 3D printing, what's considered to be IP infringement? What are the legal concerns? What can you do to protect your own IP?

by Diane Mo-Kiefer
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Zortrax Apoller Smart Vapor Smoothing Device – Review the Specs

Engineered to smooth 3D prints to the point of being indistinguishable from injection molded parts, the Zortrax Apoller is a smart new device for professional print post-processing. Join us as we review all we know about this spiffy new desktop device.

by Hanna Watkin
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How to Turn Your Creality 3D Printer into an Engraving Tool

Swedish maker and YouTuber Simon Sörensen shares a new instructional video on how to turn a Creality CR-10 3D printer into an engraver with just a few simple steps.

by Tyler Koslow
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[DEAL] Creality Ender-3 Pro for $234.51

For a limited time, Aliexpress is flogging Creality's recent spec-bumped Ender-3, the Ender-3 Pro, for $234.51. And shipping from the US, Europe, and Australia, to boot.

by All3DP
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2018 Alfawise U20 Review – What You Need to Know

The Alfawise U20 is Gearbest's budget alternative to the popular CR-10 3D printer. The first prints were great, but what happened then you might want to know.

by All3DP
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Desktop Metal Studio System: Review the Specs

Desktop Metal is disrupting the metal 3D printing industry in price, scale, and accessibility. Here we review the specs of their office-friendly Studio System.

by Josh Snider
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OpenSCAD Tutorial for Advanced Users – Modules & Functions

OpenSCAD is a open-source software for 3D modeling and is perfect for making precise and parametric models with just a few lines of code. In this OpenSCAD tutorial, we'll be discussing two features of OpenSCAD that let its best qualities shine through: Modules and Functions!

by Michael Jones
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Retro Redesign
Student Redesigns Nintendo 64 Joystick using 3D Printing

Nam Le, a student from California Polytechnic State University, reverse engineered a Nintendo 64 joystick system from scratch using upcycled controllers. His redesign is sturdier, more durable and longer-lasting than current joysticks.

by Hanna Watkin
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[Project] All3DP Takes on a 3D Printed Feather Automaton Mechanism

Here's a DIY project that's cool, looks pretty, and will test your DIY prowess. Introducing our redesign of a "feather automaton", originally created by Instructables user "fungusamungus."

by Matthew Evans
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3D Print Your Own Terminator Skull Complete with Moving Eyes and Jaw

Noah Williamson has been making models for around four years. He's certainly mastered the craft as his latest design is a 3D printed Terminator skull with working eyes, jaw "and more". 

by Hanna Watkin
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