3D Slicer

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Stairway to Resin
The Best ChiTuBox Alternatives

ChiTuBox is great, but it's not the only fish in the sea of resin 3D slicers. Check out the best ChiTuBox alternatives!

by Phillip Bruno
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OctoPrusa
PrusaSlicer & OctoPrint: How to Use Them Together

If you're already a fan of PrusaSlicer, OctoPrint is a great next step. Read on to learn how to make them work together!

by Jackson O'Connell
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New Slicer on the Block
Slicer for Fusion 360: New Software Overview

The new 3D slicer feature in Fusion 360 is a great addition and will come very handy for 3D printing users. Let's find out more about it.

by Lucas Carolo
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Splish, Splash, Slice!
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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Making your 3D printing life easier.
Ultimaker Cura 4.1 Improves Upon Existing Tools

Just last week, Ultimaker launched the beta version of Cura 4.1. However, the stable version is now available to download boasting improvements to print preparation software and expert-configured print profiles.

by Hanna Watkin
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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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It's All About Control
MatterControl 2.0: How to Get Started

MatterControl 2.0 is much more than a slicer, with many features to handle your 3D printing needs. Read on to learn more!

by Jackson O'Connell
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Idea to Print
IdeaMaker (Slicer): How to Get Started

Raise3D's IdeaMaker is a powerful and feature-packed 3D slicer. Read on for our beginner's guide to IdeaMaker!

by Jackson O'Connell
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Make It Simple
Simplify3D & OctoPrint: How to Make Them Work Together

Do you have Octoprint? Are you using Simplify3D? Get the best of both worlds by connecting the two with these easy steps!

by Jacob Greenburg
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New Improvements, Autodesk Integration, Better Slicing Engine, More Printers
Ultimaker Releases New and Improved Cura 3.4 Beta

Ultimaker is releasing a new beta version of its popular slicing software. You can download Cura 3.4 from the company’s website. As always, the software is free.

by Anatol Locker
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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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Tree Hugger
Cura 5.4 Brings User-Contributed Improvement Years in the Making

Improved tree supports result in faster print and slicing times, plus a setting for easier brim removal, new material profiles, and more.

by Adam Kohut
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Open Sesame
AnkerMake’s Slicer Is Going Open-Source

In a recent blog post, AnkerMake announced a slew of forthcoming updates to its slicer – including a software transition to the open-source PrusaSlicer.

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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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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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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One Software to Bind Them
Cura Versions: Most Important Editions and Versions

Do you know all the editions and versions of Cura? Explore this overivew of Cura versions, which identifies the differences and features of each one.

by Dan Federico
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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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Give Ultimaker Your Feedback
Ultimaker Cura 4.0 Beta Released with Preview of New User Interface

Cura, the free, open-source 3D printing slicer is in the process of being updated to Version 4.0. Ultimaker’s "early Christmas gift" has launched as a preview of the software's new user interface is available now. 

by Hanna Watkin
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Free to Download & Try Out
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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