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The Results are In
The Strongest Infill Patterns for Maximum 3D Print Strength

We compiled tests of popular 3D printing infill patterns to reveal which geometries offer the best strength and structural integrity.

by Nutan Jaeger
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Cure Your Ender 3
Best Ender 3 (V2/Pro) Cura Profile / Settings

Let us help you with Ender 3 Cura settings! Enjoy perfect prints with the best Ender 3 (V2/Pro) Cura profile for your needs.

by Niall Mobsby
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Resin, Set, Go!
Perfect Prints Every Time: The Ultimate Elegoo Resin Settings Guide

Stop the guesswork and start printing. From exposure times to lift speeds, we’ve got the Elegoo resin settings you need to eliminate failures and capture every crisp detail.

by Rachel Kelly
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How Hot Is Too Hot?
Why You Should Print a Temperature Tower & How-To in Bambu Studio, Prusa Slicer & OrcaSlicer

A temperature tower is quick, cheap, and useful. With one small print, you can learn a lot about how your filament behaves and dial in cleaner, stronger, more reliable 3D prints.

by Lewis Horton May 29, 2026
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Printing by Numbers
Prusa ColorMix in PrusaSlicer 2.9.6 Beta: Paint the Model, Skip the Setup

Prusa Research has dropped a beta of PrusaSlicer 2.9.6 alongside an EasyPrint update, both shipping Prusa ColorMix – the company's take on the FullSpectrum filament mixing technique that’s spread across desktop slicers in the past three months.

by Matthew Mensley May 27, 2026
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Clouded House
Massive OrcaSlicer Update Lands with Z Anti-Aliasing, Stronger Gyroid Infill, and a Cloud of Its Own

OrcaSlicer hit version 2.4.0 alpha on May 25, with a release that bundles a handful of welcome new features alongside something more strategically significant: Orca Cloud, the project's own centralized profile and synchronization platform.

by Matthew Mensley May 27, 2026
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Is PrusaSlicer 3.0 coming soon?

Possibly. Buried in the release notes for the latest PrusaSlicer 2.9.5 beta is a frank note explaining recent delays – it suggests the long-awaited major update is just a matter of weeks away (though curiously, "maybe more than four").

Seven years after the launch of PrusaSlicer 2.0, version 3.0 is expected to bring a massive overhaul to the tool, freshening up the UI, expanding your workflow with tabbed projects and updating the engine under the hood.

by  Matthew Mensley Apr 23, 2026
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Color Picker
Never Mind the X2D, New Bambu Studio Update Adds Filament Color Mixing Feature

All eyes were on Bambu Lab’s surprise hardware launch of the X2D last week, but a software update alongside introduced a familiar color-mixing feature that deserves some hype, too.

by Matthew Mensley Apr 21, 2026
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Just Keep Printin'
OrcaSlicer Patches a Flaw That Let Malicious 3MF Files Overwrite Your Data

OrcaSlicer version 2.3.2 landed this week, with a hefty list of improvements and fixes including, critically, a fix to a safety vulnerability related to 3MF files, plus a wide set of quality-of-life improvements for Linux users of the software.

Mar 26, 2026
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Though You'll Probably Need a Toolchanger
Forget 4 Colors: This Orca Slicer Fork Unlocks Virtually Unlimited Color Combos

A project to explore layer mixing has resulted in Snapmaker Orca Full Spectrum, a slicer variant that introduces color-mixing functionality for theoretically limitless color 3D printing. I’ve tested it out and the results are astonishing.

by Matthew Mensley Mar 5, 2026
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The Results are In
The Strongest Infill Patterns for Maximum 3D Print Strength

We compiled tests of popular 3D printing infill patterns to reveal which geometries offer the best strength and structural integrity.

by Nutan Jaeger Feb 4, 2026
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Resin, Set, Go!
Perfect Prints Every Time: The Ultimate Elegoo Resin Settings Guide

Stop the guesswork and start printing. From exposure times to lift speeds, we’ve got the Elegoo resin settings you need to eliminate failures and capture every crisp detail.

by Rachel Kelly Jan 19, 2026
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Junction Function
PrusaSlicer Update Boosts Cornering Speed & Fixes Annoying Surface Flaws

PrusaSlicer's 2.9.4 release uses new 'Junction Deviation' motion planning to take corners like a race car, all while fixing a critical bug for notably smoother prints.

by Jonny Edge Nov 11, 2025
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Grab Yourself a Slice
The Best Slicing Software is Probably The One You Already Have

When you’re just setting out 3D printing, don’t overthink the slicer. Picking the right one for you is probably much simpler than it seems.

by Matthew Mensley Aug 29, 2025
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Print the Unprintable
We Found Six STL Repair Tools That Really Work

Slicing software can patch most minor issues in your STLs, but it can't reconstruct missing geometry, resolve deep structural faults, or handle tangled meshes. Here's what you need.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jun 11, 2025
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It's All in the Filling
3D Printing Infill: The Basics for Perfect Results

In 3D printing, infill plays an important role in a part's strength, structure, and weight. Read on to learn more about it.

Jun 8, 2025
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Flawless Z Seam with Cura
Cura: Outer Wall Wipe Distance – How to Use This Setting

Z seam issues can make or break a 3D printed part. Check out how to reduce your print's Z seams by changing Cura's Outer Wall Wipe Distance.

Jun 7, 2025
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Slice & Dice
Bambu Studio Slicer Updated: Key Changes in 2.1.0

Bambu Lab's slicer software is now in version 2.1.0 and a host of little changes, updates, and features have been added.

by Jonny Edge Jun 5, 2025
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Infillin' Like a Villain
Cura Guide to the Best Infill Patterns

Infill can look cool, add strength, and save money, but it all depends on the print. Find the best Cura infill patterns for your application.

May 26, 2025
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Max Out Your K1
Is Your Slicer Limiting Your Creality K1? Check Out These Alternatives

Given rising prices, you might want to get more out of the printer you already have. Get the most out of your K1 with the right slicer!

by Dominic Aubert May 9, 2025
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Additive Manufacturing Software
Autodesk’s New Netfabb 2026: All You Need to Know

What you need to know about Netfabb to prep, test, and optimize your 3D parts. Plus, all the updates in the new 2026 version.

by Carolyn Schwaar Apr 24, 2025
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Bambu Studio Tutorial: Hands-On Tutorial to Get Started

From model to masterpiece – read all about how to slice, preview, and 3D print like a pro with our Bambu Studio tutorial!

by Guilherme Schendel Apr 5, 2025
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Fuzz It Up
PrusaSlicer Fuzzy Skin: How to Use It

Fuzzy skin can add an interesting twist to your 3D prints. Read on to find out how to best use PrusaSlicer's fuzzy skin feature!

by Myles Vendel Mar 15, 2025
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