3D Slicer

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It's Off to the Races with Printrun!
Printrun – A Beginner’s Tutorial

The Printrun suite has been around for a long time. Read all the basics of this useful tool and how to get started with it!

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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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Bambu For You
Bambu Studio Given Another Comprehensive Update

Update to Bambu Lab’s slicing software arrives with features to improve print success rate, “fine-tune” settings for height ranges, and more.

by Adam Kohut
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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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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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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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Negative Volume, Positive Feature!
PrusaSlicer: Negative Volume – Simply Explained

Bypass CAD programs with this handy tool! Learn about PrusaSlicer Negative Volume and how to use it to its fullest potential.

by Gloria E. Magarotto
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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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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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All About the Update
Major Lychee Slicer Update Brings Host of New Features to FDM and Resin 3D Printers

Mango 3D’s slicing software now boasts better anti-aliasing, fine-tuned support settings, a batch tool, and more.

by Adam Kohut
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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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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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Mango-ing up
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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