Two predominant options for open-source parametric modeling face off: It's FreeCAD vs. LibreCAD. Read on to learn how they compare.
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.
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.
CNC 3018 software comes in many forms. Unlock the potential of your machine with these six powerful programs.
A G-code viewer allows you to simulate your 3D prints before starting them. Read on to learn about the best G-code simulators!
Tripo’s upgrades, Nano Banana 2 integration, and in-platform editing tools, let you tweak, fix, and export 3MF files without ever leaving the app.
There are so many options in Blender to simplify a mesh. Read on to learn how to clean up your mesh so you can get back to creating!
Pulling filament back into the hot end is a useful function but tricky to master. Read on to learn all about 3D printer retraction!
The future of AI-generated models may ultimately be judged not by how impressive they look on screen, but by how consistently they succeed on the build plate.
AutoCAD is a great program, but there are plenty of similar CAD tools out there. Check out our picks for AutoCAD alternatives!
The best temperature, print speed, and retraction settings, among others. Read on for the best Ender 3 S1 & S1 Pro Cura slicer profiles.
Whether you're a newbie or pro, Orca Slicer has something for you. Read on for an Orca Slicer tutorial to help you get started!
Let's take a look at the two most popular slicers for consumer printers. Follow along to find out how Lychee Slicer vs Chitubox stacks up!
From entry-level to professional, discover how the right jewelry design software perfects casts and prototypes.
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.
Slicing software is essential for any 3D maker. Creality now has two options, so read on to see how Creality Print vs. Slicer stacks up!
Get the best out of your Neptune 4 (Pro) with the right settings. Check out how to set up the perfect Elegoo Neptune 4 (Pro) Cura profile!
In Orca Slicer, fuzzy skin is one of the easiest tool you can use to add texture to your prints. Read on to find out why and how to use it!
Tree supports are efficient and tidy. Find out why the Cura tree support setting is one of our favorite 3D printing tricks.
A G-code generator creates machine instructions for 3D printing or CNC machining. Learn more about G-code generators and how they work.