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How to Convert FBX to STL: 3 Easy Solutions

FBX files are great for 3D modeling and animation, but you can't 3D print them. Read on to figure out how to go from FBX to STL!

by Jackson O'Connell
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How to 3D Print a Coffee Mug: Tips & Tricks

3D printing your own mug is fun, but there are a few things to keep in mind. Learn the basics of how to make a 3D printed coffee mug.

by Melanie Griffin
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3D Printed Heart: The State of the Art

3D bioprinted organs, especially hearts, are slowly becoming a reality. Learn about the most promising 3D printed heart projects of 2020.

by Lucas Carolo
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Elegoo Mars Review: Great Budget Resin 3D Printer

The Elegoo Mars is our Winter 2019/2020 pick for the "Best Budget Resin 3D Printer". Check out our review to find out why it replaced the famous Photon.

by Matthew Mensley
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Elegoo Mars vs Anycubic Photon: The Differences

The Anycubic Photon and Elegoo Mars are two of the most popular options on the desktop LCD 3D printing market. But which is better?

by Tyler Koslow
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3D Printed Motor – 5 Curated Models to 3D Print

3D printing can make figurines, household goods, and more. But for something a little more dynamic, check out this list of 3D printed motor models!

by Jacob Greenburg
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Creality Ender 3 vs CR-10: The Differences

You've heard they're good, but which is the one for you: The Creality CR-10, or the Ender 3? Learn the differences between these popular 3D printers.

by Sherwin Emiliano
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5 Best Anet A8 Extruder Upgrades

One of the ways to enhance the print quality of the popular Anet A8 is by upgrading its extruder. Here, we list some of the best extruders that will take your printing experience to the next level.

by Brian Obudho
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3D Print this Amazing Optical Illusion

The optical illusion "Ambiguous Cylinder" has been driving everyone crazy on Reddit. Finally, there is now a 3D printed solution to put your confused mind at rest.

by Hanna Watkin
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A Maker Spent Nine Months Building the Core One Mini Prusa Won’t Make

Normally an upgrade in the universe of Prusa means upcycling parts from your printer into a newer, more capable (or bigger) printer. An industrious maker has flipped this concept on its head and repurposed a Core One kit into an on-brand-looking Core One Mini. Why? To prove they could.

by Matthew Mensley
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Why Don’t More Brands Release Finish-It-Yourself Products?

With the rise of affordable, accessible desktop 3D printers, co-printable or "finish-it-yourself" (FIY) products as we're calling them, logically should follow, shouldn't they? Everyone with a 3D printer has the power to manufacture essential parts of physical products, yet only a token few FIY products exist.

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BigTreeTech Launches Panda Sense Pro Home Assistant-Compatible Air Quality Monitor

Available now for $89.99, the self-billed 8-in-1 air quality monitor covers a broad spectrum of 3D printing emissions, though not all.

by Matthew Mensley
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ColorStack Turns Game Assets and 3D Scans Into Full-Color FDM Files for $10

From the brains behind the color interpolation technique known as full spectrum comes ColorStack, a paid-for app that automatically sets 3D printable color data for a CMYW/K 3D print based on texture data.

by Matthew Mensley
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Creality Estimates $5 Homemade Spools From Its New Filament Maker

Creality will soon begin crowdfunding a desktop filament extruder that gives you the ability to recycle printing scraps and waste at home, turning it into fresh printable filament. But there are caveats, and plenty of history to say it’s not so simple.

by Matthew Mensley
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Stop Wasting Hours Comparing: This Tool Finds the Best 3D Printing & CNC Prices in Seconds

Access a global network of nearly 200 vetted manufacturers to compare real-time quotes for 3D printing and CNC parts in seconds.

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All Shine, No Snaps: New PolyMaker Filament Solves Silk PLA’s Biggest Flaws

New Panchroma Gradient Silk PLA aims to reduce brittleness and clogging while improving layer adhesion for flawless-looking silky prints.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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The 4 Main Types of 3D Modeling – Simply Explained

Various types of 3D modeling allow us to design various things, some better than others. Read on to see the best type of 3D modeling for you!

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Creality Hi vs Creality Ender 3 V3: Should You Upgrade?

Reaching the end with your Ender? Tempted to say hello to the Hi? This article's all for you.

by Jonny Edge
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Binder Jetting 3D Printing – The Complete Guide

Learn everything you need to know about binder jetting 3D printing technology and printers for metals, polymers, ceramics, sand, and more. Plus binder jetting services.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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Ottomat3D Debuts its Automatic Print Bed Management System at Rapid + TCT

The new company plans to offer open-source print bed automation system following a Kickstarter.

by Gabriel Boyd
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