3D Slicer

PrusaSlicer Expert Settings: Simply Explained

PrusaSlicer is powerful slicing software with a long list of expert-level settings. Read on to learn how to get the best out of your prints!

A Sweet Piece of Software

Lychee Slicer (SLA Printers): All You Need to Know

Lychee Slicer can greatly simplify, improve, and speed up how you work with your SLA printer. Read on to learn more about it!

Shelling Out Filament

3D Printing Shells – All You Need to Know

3D printing shells are more important than you might think. Read on to learn more about them and see how they affect your model's stability.

Boxing Clever

Creality Halot Box (Resin Slicer): All You Need to Know

Halot Box is Creality's own dedicated slicing program for their range of resin 3D printers. Let’s open the box and see what’s inside!

Spice Up Your Slicing

PrusaSlicer: All You Need to Know

Learn all about PrusaSlicer and how Prusa Research continues to monitor its development and add new functionality.

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!

Silent Operator

Ender 5 Plus Silent Board: How to Install It

While we love the Ender 5 Plus, we love quiet, too! Learn how to upgrade your Ender 5 Plus with a silent board for quieter 3D printing.

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.

What's New, Pru?

PrusaSlicer Updated to Version 2.5: Available to Download Now

Out of beta and available to all, the latest edition of PrusaSlicer ports a better perimeter slicing strategy and a new filament-saving infill option from Cura, adds STEP file import ability, and more.

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!

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!

Stairway to Resin

Best ChiTuBox Alternatives of 2021

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

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!

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!

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.

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!

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.

Easy as Lychee Pie

Lychee Slicer (SLA Printers): How to Get Started

Lychee Slicer is great slicing software that is packed with features for the novice and expert. Read on to get started!

An Underrated Craft

CraftWare: How to Download, Install & Use This Slicer

It pays to know how to get the most out of your slicer. Dig into this comprehensive guide to learn how to download, install, and use CraftWare.

Perfectly Form-ulated

PreForm (Formlabs): All You Need to Know

PreForm by Formlabs is a versatile and powerful slicing software for Formlabs 3D printers. Read on to learn all about it!