3D Slicer

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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.

by Jackson O'Connell
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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.

by Pranav Gharge
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Download it Now
Ultimaker Cura 3.2 Adds Experimental Supports and Layer Features, Improves UI

Ultimaker is now releasing its stable version of the Cura 3.2 after a few weeks of beta testing. You can now download the optimized software from the company's website.

by Hanna Watkin
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Quality Update!
Slic3r Prusa Edition Unveils Smooth Variable Layer Height Feature

The new Smooth Variable Layer Height feature for Slic3r Prusa Edition improves surface quality while maintaining print speed.

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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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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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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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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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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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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