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3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing Conferences 2018

Looking for a 3D printing conference near you? Here is the 2018 calendar to the major 3D printing / additive manufacturing conferences, trade shows, meet-ups, and expos worldwide.

A Flat Bottom is a Happy Bottom

3D Print Warping – What It Is & How to Fix It

If your 3D print cools unevenly, it can lose its grip on the build plate and curl up, creating a warped bottom layer. But there are solutions, and here we present 10 easy and effective ways to fix 3D print warping.

Get it printed!

STL Repair – 17 Best Software Tools to Repair STL Files

Your 3D model isn't printable? Here are the best STL repair software tools for fixing STL files, plus tips on how to repair STL files.

All you need to know about 3D file formats

8 Most Common 3D File Formats Simply Explained

What different 3D file formats are there? How do they compare? Which one should you use?We explain them in detail in this article.

Strike a Pose!

24 Best 3D Animation Software Tools (Some are Free)

Here are the 24 best 3D animation software tools for 2D, 3D, and stop-motion animation to bring your 3D models to life in animated movies and games. Some of them are free.

It’s easier than you think

2018 AutoCAD Tutorial – 6 Easy Steps for Beginners

Learn AutoCAD in just 6 easy steps! Our 2018 AutoCAD Tutorial for beginners will guide you step by step to design your first object.

3D Printing, Open Source Style

4 DIY Arduino 3D Printers You Can Build Yourself

Arduino 3D printers are a rare breed indeed. But if you want an Arduino 3D printer and have some tinkering skills, you should take a look a these DIY Arduino printer projects.

From Cat Models to the Legend of Zelda

6 Best 3D Sculpting Software Tools (4 are Free)

To produce models, 3D printers need files, typically in STL format, to be sliced into G-code. One type of software used to make these models is 3D sculpting software, which can recreate organic curves and freeform shapes.

Not So Mono Price

[DEAL] Monoprice Cuts Ultimate, Mini V2 Prices Further

Monoprice's Maker Ultimate and Select Mini V2 printers see further reductions for this weekend only. Read on for the coupon codes.

Whoa! Algebraic!

Cartoon Network Makes Your Favorite Adventure Time Characters 3D Printable on MyMiniFactory

The 3D model marketplace MyMiniFactory is collaborating with Cartoon Network to give makers access to official designs of their favorite characters from the hit television series Adventure Time.

DLP for Cheap

Anycubic Photon Review: A Great DLP 3D Printer Under $500

A resin 3D printer for less than $500. Too good to be true? Not at all! Read our Anycubic Photon DLP 3D printer review to learn more about this extremely affordable 3D printer.

RepRap Renaissance

Original Prusa i3 MK3 Review: Damn Near Perfect 3D Printer

Read our super in-depth Original Prusa i3 MK3 review, together with a detailed breakdown of our experience with the assembly process. To cut to the chase, it’s simply the best DIY 3D printer kit you can buy today.

The Best Things in Life are Free

6 Best Free Online CAD Software Tools

While many free models are available through sources such as Thingiverse or MyMiniFactory, the most satisfying aspect of 3D printing for many is when you've finally printed a model that is completely yours. Unfortunately, modern CAD software is an investment most users aren't willing to empty their wallets for. Instead of shelling out $1000+ on a program like Solidworks or Zbrush, many of these free online CAD software tools offer the same design power as industry "big boys." But won't have you skipping out on this month's rent. Check out the most important free online CAD software tools here.

Fun with Magnets

MIT Researchers Develop Magnetic 3D Printed Structures which Crawl, Roll, and Jump

With just the wave of a magnet, MIT researchers can control soft 3D printed structures and make them complete a range of movements, such as crawling, rolling up or jumping. The engineers believe this technique could be used for "promising applications" in biomedicine.

A Multi-Material Upgrade?

[DEAL] Get 20% Off the Mosaic Palette+ Multi-Material Printing Device

Taking four filaments and feeding them into one, the Mosaic Palette+ gives your 3D printer multi-material printing capability. And for now, it's 20% off at amazon.com.

If That Print Won’t Budge

6 Safe Ways How To Remove 3D Prints From The Bed

Print For The Skies

Creality CR-10 Review – The Best 3D Printer Under $500

Real-time Rendering

Vectary Updates Platform to Expand 3D Modeling Tools

Want more Pi?

15 Best Single Board Computers & Raspberry Pi Alternatives

Looking for the best single board computer with a little more "oomph" than the standard Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+? Here are the best Raspberry Pi alternatives you can buy in 2018.

Pinching Pennies

[DEAL] Get a Creality Ender 3 for $179.99

Gearbest is having something of a summer sale, with one highlight of today being the popular Creality Ender 3 for only $179.99.