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Rinse, Recycle, Repeat
Who Will Recycle Your 3D Print Waste? We Found 9 Services to Send Your Scraps To

Send your 3D printed scrap to one of these services for a new life as recycled filament or useful plastic products.

by Nick Loth
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Tactical Band-Aids
Bypassing the Supply Chain: US Navy 3D Prints Patches to Fix Jets 50% Faster

The US Navy is testing a 3D printed composite repair method that could cut certain F/A-18 Super Hornet repair times by around 50%, potentially giving maintenance crews a faster way to return grounded aircraft to service.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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The Best Textures in Life Are Free
5 Top Sites for Free Substance Painter Materials

Textures make 3D models come to life. Check out the best sites to discover and collect Substance Painter materials for free.

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Smooth It Out!
ABS Acetone Smoothing: 3D Print Vapor Smoothing Guide

FDM 3D prints usually show layer lines. Learn about ABS acetone smoothing and how to get a totally smooth surface finish in four easy steps.

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Forget Standard Desk Toys: These 3D Printed Fidgets & Clickers Are Actually Worth Your Filament

From print-in-place gears to mesmerizing geometric motion, we found the absolute most satisfying free models to load onto your printer.

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For Makers, Students & Start-ups
SolidWorks 2026: Free Download of the Full Version

Looking for a full version of SolidWorks 2026 to download for free? Check out your options along with what's new in SolidWorks 2026.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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Print. Plate. Polish.
Turn Plastic into Real Metal: The Secrets to Electroplating 3D Prints

Whether you're looking for a mirror-finish chrome or the structural integrity of copper, electroplating allows you to transform ordinary plastic prints into high-end metallic masterpieces.

by Nick Loth
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What's KliTek?
Creality’s Next Generation of 3D Printer to Be a KliTek-Powered Toolchanger

There’s a new toolchanger in town – or, rather, there will be, when Creality releases its next flagship printer, the K3, later this year. Powering the toolchanging is a new system the company calls KliTek.

by Matthew Mensley
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Desktop-Sized, Professional-Grade
The 6 Best Pro 3D Printers Under $10K for High-Uptime Workshops

From handling warping-prone engineering polymers and continuous fiber reinforcement to enforcing strict enterprise network security, discover how each system targets a completely distinct workplace bottleneck.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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PETG FTW!
The 30 Most Useful Things to 3D Print in PETG

PETG is a highly versatile and durable filament that can be used for plenty of prints. Read on to discover some great PETG prints!

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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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The Clash of Tough Filaments
Stop Wasting Filament: Is ASA or ABS Better for Your Next Tough Project?

ASA and ABS might look similar, but substituting one for the other can be a costly mistake. From UV stability to warping headaches, here is everything you need to know before you hit print.

by Mohammad Usman Khan
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Still not edible
Bambu Lab Just Dropped a ‘Pure’ PLA: Here is What’s Actually Inside It

Bambu Lab's low-emission, five-ingredient formula promises cleaner home 3D printing, but important safety caveats remain for your actual prints.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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Max 3D
Autodesk 3ds Max 2027: Free Download of the Full Version

Looking for a version of the pro 3D modeling, animation, and rendering software Autodesk 3ds Max 2027 to download for free? Check out your options here.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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2026 World Cup
3D Print Your Own 2026 World Cup Party: Trophies, Mascots & More

We dug through hundreds of World Cup-themed 3D prints to find our favorite free trophies, mascots, accessories, party prints, and fan-made keepsakes.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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No Tumble Drying
No More Wet Filament! Top Filament Dryers from Sunlu, Creality, Bambu Lab & More

We break down the best active drying systems—from budget-friendly units to automatic materials stations—to keep your filament in perfect printing shape.

by Jillian Veader
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Cooking Up Some Filament
Stop Trashing Failed Prints: 8 Best Filament Extruders to Make Your Own Material

If you're tired of buying 3D printer filament, why not make your own? Read on to learn about DIY filament extruders!

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And Alternatives
Autodesk Inventor 2027: Free Download of the Full Version & New Features

Looking for a full version of Autodesk Inventor to download for free? Check out our article to see what your options are.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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Summer Saving
Prusa Launches Flash Summer Deal: 20% Off the MK4S, Cheaper Core One+ Shipping

Prusa's flash summer sale knocks 20% off the assembled MK4S 3D printer, marking a new all-time low price. Other discounts stretch to free or reduced shipping on the Core One+, running through July 14.

by Matthew Mensley
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Layered for Liftoff
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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