3D Slicer

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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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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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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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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.

by Matthew Mensley
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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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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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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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Slice with Style
Best Anycubic Photon Slicer Alternatives

There are several slicers that can be used with the popular Anycubic Photon. Check out these alternatives, which are easy to install and use.

by Michael Ohl
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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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Finally, You Can Position Panels
Ultimaker Cura 4.1 Beta Released with UX Improvements and Slicing Enhancements

Ultimaker has launched a new beta update to its open-source 3D printing slicer, Cura. This version, Cura 4.1, promises to bring more control to a user's 3D printing workflow.

by Hanna Watkin
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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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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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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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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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New Updates
Cura 3.1 Brings New Printing Profiles, Enhanced UI, and Better Slicing Features

Ultimaker’s latest release for Cura, their popular free slicer software, is now available for Windows, Mac and Linux. But, what are the new features and is it worth downloading number 3.1?

by Hanna Watkin
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All good things come in threes
Cura 3.0 Brings Shiny UI, Fractal Infill Patterns, & 3rd Party Plug-ins

Ultimaker has released Cura 3.0, the newest version of its free slicer software. Find out if it is indeed the next big step for 3D printing.

by Max von Übel
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