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Mar 1, 2019
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Computer Aided Contenders
7 Best AutoCAD Alternatives in 2019 (4 Are Free)

AutoCAD is the top choice in the drafting industry because it's sleek and comes fully featured. However, this powerful tool costs more, and this has prompted competitors to release programs that match AutoCAD's capabilities. In this piece, we list some of the best AutoCAD alternatives.
Mar 1, 2019
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Liberty, Equality, Creativity
The Future of 3D Printing – A Glimpse at the Next Generation

Similar to the way the World Wide Web democratized news, education, and entertainment, 3D printing has tremendous potential to democratize the manufacturing of certain goods.
Mar 1, 2019
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Calibrating...
3D Printer Calibration Cube – What’s the Best & How to Use It

3D printers should be calibrated for maximum accuracy and precision. Check out the best calibration cubes and learn how to use them to get the most out of your 3D printer.
Mar 1, 2019
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Reshaping Shapeways
Shapeways to Give Customers Access to Carbon’s Groundbreaking 3D Printing Technology

In a new partnership between Shapeways and Carbon, customers of the 3D printing service provider will be able to order parts produced with Carbon's Digital Light Synthesis (DLS) 3D printing technology in three different resin materials.
Feb 28, 2019
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A Bouncy Prospect
3D Print Rubber – Is Rubber 3D Printing Possible?

As designers continue to grapple with the possibility of 3D printing rubber, we tell you whether it is achievable or not and go into detail discussing alternative rubber-like 3D printing materials.
Feb 28, 2019
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Take Your Meds!
FabRx and Remedy Health Receive Innovate UK Grant to 3D Print Medicine

UK based bioprinting company Remedy Health is working with FabRx, the pharma-tech experts, to develop personalized 3D printed medicine thanks to grant funding from Innovate UK.
Feb 28, 2019
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Back to School!
Markforged Starts Teaching Businesses at “Additive Manufacturing University”

Markforged, the 3D printer company, just launched its "Markforged Additive Manufacturing University". The program aims to help businesses accelerate and facilitate the adoption of 3D printing.
Feb 28, 2019
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Defying Gravity
3D Printing Overhang – How to 3D Print Overhangs Beyond 45°

Your 3D print is not immune to the law of gravity and requires support structures for overhangs beyond 45°. Learn how to master 3D printing overhangs.
Feb 28, 2019
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Speed Eruption
E3D Launches SuperVolcano HotEnd Boasting 11x the Volumetric Throughput of V6

E3D, the 3D printer parts company, has announced the release of its long-awaited SuperVolcano HotEnd add-on which boasts up to 11x the volumetric throughput of the company's V6 HotEnd.
Feb 28, 2019
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Frame It Up!
3D Printer Frame – What to Consider and Which to Buy

Looking to buy or replace a 3D printer frame? Then you've come to the right place. This article presents what to consider and which frame is the best option for different applications.
Feb 27, 2019
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Slice and Dice
2019 Cura Tutorial – Deep Inside the Cura 3D Slicer Software

Read our easy-to-understand 2019 Cura tutorial to explore the hidden features of the Cura 3D slicer software - that’s where the fun really starts!
Feb 27, 2019
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With Just a Click (or Two)
STL to OBJ – How to Convert STL Files to OBJ

Changing a file's format can be annoyingly frustrating at times. Converting an STL to OBJ, however, is quick and easy. We gathered all you need to know right here.
Feb 27, 2019
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Wakanda Forever
Black Panther Wins Costume Design Oscar with Help from 3D Printing

At the 91st Academy Awards, the award for Costume Design went to Ruth Carter for her work on the film Black Panther. Carter thanked 3D designer Julia Koerner for her work on the mantel and crown printed by Materialise.
Feb 27, 2019
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From Cat Models to the Legend of Zelda
6 Best 3D Sculpting Software Tools in 2019 (3 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.
Feb 26, 2019
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QUACK
Help Break a Record and 3D Print a Part of a 6-Foot Duck

"The Great Duck Project" is an attempt by Remarkable STEAM, Inc. to set a record for the world's largest 3D printed duck at the 8th annual Maker Faire Westport, Connecticut.
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Gone Printin'
3D Printed Fishing Rods – 5 Great Curated Models
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Surprise!
[DEAL] Surprise Monoprice Sale – Get a Delta Pro for $959.99
Featured image of 2019 Creality CR-20 Pro 3D Printer – Review the Specs
Going Pro
2019 Creality CR-20 Pro 3D Printer – Review the Specs
Feb 26, 2019
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Xometry is a Professional Manufacturing Service Pioneering Growth in Plastic & Metal 3D Printing

Xometry has situated itself as a leader in rapid prototyping and on-demand manufacturing by offering a wide variety of digital fabrication tools, top-notch 3D printing technologies, and valuable resources like webinars and design guides.
Feb 26, 2019
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STL Going Strong
STL File Converter – 12 Best Tools to Convert STL Files

The STL file format is the best choice to get the best 3D printing result out of your 3D model. With the help of a 3D file converter, you can easily convert 3D files to STL. Introducing the best STL file converters.

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