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The Top 15 3D Printed Characters from TV & Movies

Get your popcorn ready, and check out this list of 3D printed characters from your favorite TV shows and movies!

by Raphael Bertasius
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The Nextruder: Prusa XL Deep Dive

The Nextruder is a standout component of Prusa Research's Original Prusa XL, fully-loaded in its own right. Here are the details.

by Shawn Frey
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Would you like to make a deposit?
Directed Energy Deposition (DED) Metal 3D Printing – The Ultimate Guide

This 3D printing process melts metal powder or wire as it's deposited to repair or manufacture a wide range of parts.

by Nick Loth
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Say My Name
How to 3D Print a Name Tag Using Tinkercad

Creating personalized objects has never been so easy thanks to Tinkercad. Read on to learn how to 3D print your very own name tag!

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Anycubic Photon Series Buyer’s Guide: 10 Models Compared

Photon M3s? M3 Plus? Mono? Mono 6K? Yeah, there's a lot of Anycubic Photons. Join us as we explain their differences.

by Jonny Edge
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SCAD to STL
SCAD to STL: How to Convert SCAD Files to STL

SCAD is a popular file format for saving CAD designs, but STL reigns supreme in 3D printing. Read on to learn how to convert SCAD to STL!

by Ken Douglas
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From Cube to Character
Blender: Character Modeling – Simply Explained

Blender character modeling can seem intimidating, but don't fret! Follow these simple steps to learn how to make a character in Blender!

by Almyra Valdez
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Polygons, Be Gone!
Blender: Smooth Shading – Simply Explained

In Blender, smooth shading is a great way to make an object's surfaces appear smooth. Read on for more on Blender's smooth shading features!

by Jackson O'Connell
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It's Bed Time
The Best Ender 3 (V2/Pro) Magnetic Beds

There are many alternatives to the stock Ender 3, V2, and Pro printer bed. Check out the best magnetic bed options!

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Tenlog TL-D3 Pro: Specs, Price, Release & Reviews

The Tenlog TL-D3 Pro is a highly affordable dual extrusion 3D printer. With an IDEX system, it stands out at its price point. Read on for our take of this printer’s specs.

by Florian Gehrke
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Powder 3D Printer: What Is It & How Does It Work?

The build area of a powder 3D printer often looks like an excavation site. Read on to learn about powder 3D printing and how it works!

by Jackson O'Connell
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Print the Rainbow!
How to 3D Print a Functional Diffraction Grating

Diffraction gratings are known for their shiny, iridescent surface. Learn how to 3D print your own diffraction grating today!

by Benjamin Goldschmidt
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The Budget Pro Upstart
Tevo Tarantula Pro Review: Great 3D Printer Under $300

Tevo adds another budget 3D printer to the race: the Tevo Tarantula Pro. Check out our review to find out if is truly a full upgrade, or simply an old machine in flashy new colors.

by All3DP
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Anet A8 Firmware: Which to Choose & How to Change It

The saying goes, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." Does that apply to the old Anet A8 firmware? Should you "mess" with the new firmware? We say yes, and for good reason.

by Lovro Šverko
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Safety First!
Anet A8 MOSFET Upgrade – Does It Help & How to Do It

The Anet A8 is one of the most popular budget 3D printers due to its massive community following. However, its control board has a reputation for not being as reliable as it should be. The solution? Add an external MOSFET to help improve the overall safety of your Anet A8.

by Joe Foulkes
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Ultimaker 2+ Review – Is It Still State-Of-The-Art?

Ultimaker 2+ is a great 3D printer for reliability and quality, but the wish-list for new features is growing. Read our Ultimaker 2+ review.

by Bulent Yusuf
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Much ado about volume
Stratasys’ New F870 Industrial FDM Is Huge, but Is Anything About It Actually New?

Stratasys' new F870 combines a meter-long heated build chamber, carbon-fiber material support, integrated drying, and enough filament for days-long factory tooling jobs.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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Qidi’s New Plus5 Brings an 18% Bigger Bed for $749, Handles Up to 16 Spools

The enclosed CoreXY printer boasts a more powerful chamber heater, nozzle-contact leveling, an X-axis linear rail, new AI camera detection, and three-stage filtration, compared to the Plus4.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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Enclosed but Exposed
This Low-Cost 3D Printer Fume Control Achieves 99% Particle-Capture, but Practical Gaps Remain

A new study suggests that well-designed nozzle extraction and fully ventilated enclosures can reduce particles released while printing ABS by 99%, but leaves users without a practical safety solution.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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Heavy Metal Lite
First Look at the Scrap 1: Desktop Metal Printing for Under $10K

This compact laser-powered system promises industrial-grade results for small shops, delivering metal parts from a scrappy little company with big ambitions.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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