3D Slicer

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The Best Slicers for Klipper

Klipper firmware unlocks loads of advanced 3D printing features. Check out the best slicers for Klipper to get the most out of your upgrade.

by Naomi Kaye
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Repetier Host: All You Need to Know to Get Started

Repetier Host provides a comprehensive slicing solution. Learn everything about it to get ahead in the 3D printing game.

by Pranav Gharge
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Simplifying the Slicer
Simplify3D: Beginner’s Guide to This Premium Slicer

Simplify3D is a controversial 3D printing software: Some say it's overpriced, others can't live without it. Let's explore its most important aspects!

by Lucas Carolo
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0101 Has Won
Binary G-code in PrusaSlicer: What Is It Exactly?

Is binary the future of G-code? Read on to find out what binary G-code is, its benefits and drawbacks, and how you can take advantage of it.

by Myles Vendel
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Better Bambu
Bambu Studio Is Improving — Bambu Lab Releases V1.5.0

The update brings with it several improvements to existing features, security enhancements, bug fixes, and more.

by Adam Kohut
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Lychee Slicer Update Brings Support for Custom Filament 3D Printer Profiles

Mango 3D’s latest update to its popular third-party slicing software builds on the momentum of November’s FDM-compatible version 5.0

by Adam Kohut
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Make it Monthly
ChiTuBox Pro Now Available via Monthly Subscription

Resin 3D printing slicer, ChiTuBox, is now offering a monthly subscription plan for its Pro version – previously only available as an annual subscription.

by Shawn Frey
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However You Slice It
Lychee Slicer Now Works with Filament 3D Printers

Popular third-party slicer for resin 3D printers announces new compatibility with FDM machines. Launching in public beta, over 480 3D printers are supported at launch.

by Adam Kohut
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Between Model & Print
Beyond Cura Slicer: 3D Printing Build Prep Software for Pros

Robust build prep software – proprietary or third-party – makes a huge difference in getting successful 3D prints. Learn what the best can do.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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Easy Decal
IdeaMaker: How to Apply Textures – Simply Explained

IdeaMaker Textures are a quick and versatile way to apply patterns to 3D prints. Read on for the how, what, and why of this tool!

by Hironori Kondo
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Slicer Showdown
Simplify3D vs Cura: The Differences

Among the most popular slicers, Simplify3D and Cura split opinions and hearts in the 3D printing community. Find out which is best for you!

by Lucas Carolo
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What Is Slic3r? – Simply Explained

Slic3r is an influential part of hobby 3D printing and a big player in the pool of slicing programs. Let's take a look at some of its main features and settings!

by Andreas Iliopoulos
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Cura Beta 2.3 out now
Cura 2.3 Update: New Features, Major Improvements on the 3D Slicer

3D slicer Cura is the quasi-standard of all 3D printing slicers. It’s versatile, open source and it gets the job done nicely. Now it‘s getting a big update for Mac and PC with interesting new features and improvements.

by Anatol Locker
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Nice Slice
Prusa Research Releases Feature-Heavy PrusaSlicer 2.6 Update

Organic supports, multi-tool slicing, "refined" G-code and more are delivered with the new update.

by Adam Kohut
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The Cura to Your Slicing Problems
10 Good Reasons to Use Cura

Cura is one of the most popular slicing software options for 3D printing. Check out 10 reasons why you should consider using it.

by Larry Wood
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New Name, New Updates
Prusa Renames Slic3r PE as PrusaSlicer and Gives it a Huge Revamp

News from Josef: Prusa has been simplifying and improving its open-source slicer Slic3r PE, offering a ton of interesting new features and introducing a new name PrusaSlicer.

by Hanna Watkin
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Cura 3.6 Offers Plug-ins & Material Profiles via a new “Marketplace”

Ultimaker Cura, the free, open-source 3D printing slicer has been updated once again. The software now offers a convenient way to manage plug-ins and material profiles called the Marketplace. Download Cura 3.6 for free from Ultimaker’s website.

by Hanna Watkin
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Slicing in 6 Languages
Simplify 3D gets Multi-Language Support, Adds 20 Popular Printers

Professional 3D slicer software "Simplify 3D" now offers multi-language support for English, Japanese, Spanish, German, French and Italian.

by Anatol Locker
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Have a Plate
Creality Print 5.0 is Looking a Bit Like Bambu Studio

The slicer is getting a "revamp" to compliment Creality's upcoming multi-material device, the CFS, but also adding a multi-plate project feature.

by Shawn Frey
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Formlabs Releases Formlabs Texture Engine, A Web-Based Displacement Map Tool

The app directly applies textures to 3D models through a relatively quick, four-step process.

by Adam Kohut
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