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Dremel DigiLab 3D45 Review: Best 3D Printer for Schools 2020

The Dremel DigiLab 3D45 is our pick for "Best 3D Printer for Schools" in Spring 2020. Check out our review to find out why it's ideal for the classroom.

by Tyler Koslow
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Qidi Tech X-Plus: Review the Specs

The Qidi Tech X-Plus is an FDM desktop 3D printer with some impressive features considering its price tag. Let's review the specs.

by Florian Gehrke
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3D Printer Belt: What to Consider & Which to Buy

Whether you want to know which 3D printer features the best belt or you're looking for an alternative 3D printer belt, here's what you need to know.

by Blu Siber
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Formlabs Form 2 Review: Great Resin 3D Printer

Formlabs Form 2 is our summer 2019 pick for the "Best Resin 3D Printer". Check out our review to find out why it was the best SLA 3D printer at this time.

by Anatol Locker
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The Best Arduino Stepper Motors

So you need an Arduino stepper motor for your next project? Check the best available stepper motors fitting Arduino shields and drivers, plus a list of available kits.

by Rocío Jaimes Gutierrez
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What Is PLA? – 3D Printing Materials Simply Explained

PLA is by far the most popular FDM 3D printing material. Get down to business with this quick rundown of its ideal print settings and applications.

by Hironori Kondo
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[Project] How to 3D Print Portuguese Azulejo Tiles

Want to add some Portuguese pizzaz to your home decor? Instructables user "wentworthm" shows us how to design and create some intricate Azulejo tiles using your 3D printer.

by Tyler Koslow
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[Project] Make Your Own Filament Sensor

To avoid occasional printing errors, you're better off with a sensor that lets you know whenever your filament breaks, runs out, or gets tangled on the spool. Read on to learn how to make your own.

by Brian Obudho
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GM and Autodesk Using Additive Manufacturing for Lighter Vehicles

GM is using Autodesk's generative design technology and additive manufacturing to fabricate lighter automotive parts; this seat bracket is 40% lighter and 20% stronger than its predecessor.

by Bulent Yusuf
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CEAD Launches Industrial-Scale 3D Printer Tailored for Shipbuilding

The Netherlands-based additive manufacturing company CEAD is creating an industrial-scale 3D printer that is specifically engineered to help produce parts for ships and other maritime vessels. 

by Tyler Koslow
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8 Things to Watch for When Backing a 3D Printing Kickstarter

So you've found an exciting 3D printing Kickstarter campaign. But is it too good to be true? Here's some tips on backing the right project.

by Alexander Klarmann
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Make a Carabiner Clip: 7 Useful Designs to 3D Print

This is a list of useful carabiner clip designs which you can make on a consumer desktop 3D printer. Warning: not to be used for climbing!

by Bulent Yusuf
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Working Overwatch Mercy’s Staff Has Motorized Adjustable Winglets

There are so many great 3D printable designs for Overwatch enthusiasts. This one takes it a bit further by making Mercy’s Staff actually functional.

by Anatol Locker
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Miraculous Return
Ancient Statue of Zeus Resurrected for Olympics with 3D printing

Over 1,500 years ago, the legendary Statue of Zeus is destroyed in a great fire. In 2016, it's revived with 3D modeling and 3D printing.

by Hanna Watkin
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Paths of Glory
Minifig Battlefields recreate WWI Trenches with Lego and 3D Printing

Minifig Battlefields are educating school children about the trenches of WWI, with intricately detailed dioramas built using 3D printing and LEGO bricks.

by Bulent Yusuf
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Revopoint Trackit SR: Metrology-Grade Scanning Without Markers or Wires

With optical tracking, marker-free scanning, and wireless capability, the Trackit SR aims to meet the demand of industrial metrology, reverse engineering, and on-site quality inspection.

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From Damaged Propeller to 3D Printed Propeller in 4 Days With Specialized Reverse Engineering Software

A Brazilian engineering team used 3D scanning, scan-to-CAD software, and ABS 3D printing to recreate a damaged four-blade propeller for an industrial cooling system in record time.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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New Shoebox-Sized 3D Printer for Ceramic Crowns Could Have Implications Beyond Dental

Shining 3D's new Ceramix-Nano is a dental crown-making appliance, rather than general-purpose 3D printer. Could this concept apply to other industries?

by Carolyn Schwaar
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Buyer Be Aware
Procolored’s X One Folds a UV Printer, a Laser Cutter, and a Sticker Maker Into One Box

Procolored is offering up a heady mix of functions and features in the X One, including the notoriously dirt-generating laser cutting and engraving alongside the notoriously dirt-sensitive UV printing. It’s a bold combination, and one you should think twice before backing.

by Matthew Mensley
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Enterprise Disruption
Fed Up With Enterprise FDM, Print Service Owners Built the $29.5K, 500°C R3 Printer to Challenge Market Giants

Los Angeles-based R3 Printing debuts a pair of liquid-cooled, open-material FDMs made in the USA and engineered for reliable, cloud-optional production.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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