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Virtual Meets Physical
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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Design for Perfection
How to Design Parts for SLA 3D Printing

Learn how to optimize your designs for SLA 3D printing, a not-so-simple 3D printing technology. In this guide, we present a number of tips that'll take you down the road to success!

by Brian Obudho
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Props for 3D Printed Movie Props
3D Printing & Movies – 3D Printing Behind the Scenes

The cinematic industry has come full-circle, from craftsmanship to computer-generated graphics and back to craftsmanship, but now on a different level with 3D printing. Now, the digital becomes reality.

by Matthew Stevenson
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Bigger is Better
BigRep One v3: Review the Specs

BigRep is one of the biggest names in big 3D printers. Here we review the specs of their flagship 3d printer, the BigRep ONE v3.

by Josh Snider
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Labo-a-Go-Go
Nintendo Brings VR to the Switch with Toy-Con 04

Nintendo switches things up with the announcement of a VR peripheral for its Switch games console. Launching in April, the Toy-Con 04 brings a basic VR headset adapter, plus other odder and no doubt fun gizmos to the Labo family of DIY cardboard accessories.

by Matthew Mensley
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It's Spool Time!
[Project] Turn Old Filament Spools into a 3D Printed Clock

Want to take on an environmentally-friendly project this weekend? How about we pull that used filament spool out of the trash and repurpose it into a Filament Spool Clock with LED lights.

by Tyler Koslow
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Frame It Up!
3D Printer Frame: What to Consider & Which to Buy

Looking to buy or replace a 3D printer frame? Read about what to consider and which frame is the best option for different applications.

by Farai Mashambanhaka
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The Pathio to Greatness?
2019 E3D Pathio Slicer – Everything We Know so Far

Eighteen months in the making, E3D spinoff Pathio debuts its eponymous slicer. In beta and available now, Pathio features nifty new features and a slick UI that’s simultaneously familiar and completely fresh.

by Matthew Mensley
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Scan-tastic!
EinScan-SE Review: Value Pick 2019

The EinScan-SE from Shining 3D is our 2019 pick for "Best Value 3D Scanner". Check out our review to find out why it offers excellent value for money.

by Frederik Bedrich
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Big, Bold, and a bit too Buggy
JGAurora A5 Review: Underrated or Underwhelming?

The JGAurora A5 is a 3D printer with a size similar to the CR-10 at a lower price. Check out our review to find out if it's worth buying.

by Tyler Koslow
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Fast Forward
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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Not a Laser for the Lazy
OMTech 40W Laser Engraver: Review the Specs

The OMTech 40W is an affordable and compact laser engraver. Review the features and specs here.

by Tyler Koslow
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Pen for All, All for Pen
Is a 3D Printing Pen a Toy or a Serious Tool?

By now, 3D pens are nothing new. Yet, some of us are still doubtful as to their usefulness. Are they really anything more than toys designed for children? The answer is yes. Let's find out why!

by Farai Mashambanhaka
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3D Printing Takes to the Skies
US Air Force Installs 3D Printed Part on Operational F-22 Fighter Aircraft

The US Air Force 574th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron installed a 3D printed metal part on an operational F-22 fighter aircraft. The technology will make a significant difference in speeding up the replacement of damaged parts. 

by Hanna Watkin
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Accuracy First
3D Printer Scanner – What Is It Exactly?

When it comes to modeling a real life object, designing it from scratch isn't always the best path. Let's take a look at 3D scanners!

by Moritz Wobith
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Springy New Upgrades
BuildTak FlexPlate Review – Is It Worth It?

Ever wish you could bend your build plate to get those difficult prints off of the surface without damaging them? Well, BuildTak has a solution for you, but is it really worth the price tag? Let's find out!

by Emmett Grames
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Go Back in Time
Blender Undo & Redo – All You Need to Know

Mistakes are natural but still unwanted. Fortunately, undoing them in Blender isn't as hard as in real life. In this article, we'll go through undoing, redoing, the undo history, and some other useful commands.

by Amir M. Bohlooli
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This Had Better Be Good!
History of 3D Printing – Who Invented the 3D Printer?

We remember Gutenberg as the inventor of movable type and Edison as the inventor of the light bulb. Each made critical advancements, but each had important predecessors as well. And so it was with 3D printing.

by David Pechter
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Gone in a Flash
[DEAL] Free Resin and FEP Vat with the Peopoly Moai Kit from Matterhackers

Matterhackers is offering a flash deal on a Peopoly Moai 3D Printer Kit Holiday Bundle: If you buy the 3D printer, you get a liter of Model Resin and the FEP vat upgrade thrown in for FREE!

by All3DP
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It's All in the Details
3 Best Detail Sanders of 2018

Let's face it, no matter how many digits were on your 3D printer's price tag, post-processing is still sometimes necessary. That's where detail sanders come in.

by Mika Yeap
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