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Go Organic
PrusaSlicer: Organic Support – Simply Explained

PrusaSlicer's new organic support structures have become quite popular since their introduction. Read on to learn all about them!

by Gloria E. Magarotto
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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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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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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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Find the Cura
Alfawise U20 – Here are the Best Cura Profile Settings

The Alfawise U20 is a popular 3D printer amongst budget-minded makers, but the lack of quality Cura settings has left many users stranded. Here are the best Cura profile settings for the Alfawise U20.

by Tyler Koslow
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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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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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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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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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Beyond Cura and Simplify3D
Autodesk’s NetFabb 2019.0 is Now Available to Download

Autodesk has now introduced its 2019 version of Netfabb, the additive manufacturing and design software. Improvements such as better 3MF support and changes to the latticing function should make working with 3D printable files more comfortable.

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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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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Soluble Slicing
Prusa Releases Water Soluble Support Upgrade for Slic3r Prusa Edition

The latest update of Slic3r Prusa Edition will improve printing with water soluble supports for Prusa i3 MK2 users. 

by Tyler Koslow
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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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You Feel Me?
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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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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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 Simple Life
Can Simplify3D 5.1 Make Up For 5.0’s Poor Reception?

An update to the paid slicing software introduces features to improve prints' top layers, Wi-Fi support, and more.

by Adam Kohut
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