Ultimaker Cura Software

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Cura to Super Cura
Cura: Experimental Settings – Simply Explained

Cura's experimental settings can unlock hidden potential in your 3D printing experience. Read all about them!

by Priyank Pal
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Ain't No Party like a Third Party
Cura Profile: Add Your Custom Machine to Cura

The 3D printing community loves tweaking and sharing printer settings. Learn to create your own Cura profile to add your 3D printer to Cura!

by Hussain Bhavnagarwala
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Those Walls Be Thick!
3D Printing Shells: All You Need to Know

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

by Che Simons
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Buzz, Buzz, Buzz
Cura: Honeycomb Infill – How to Get It

Ultimaker Cura comes with many great features but lacks a honeycomb infill pattern. Read on for a hack to get Cura honeycomb infill!

by Jackson O'Connell
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Curing It Head On
Cura: Printhead Settings – Simply Explained

Cura printhead settings can come in handy when printing multiple objects. Read on to find out more about this feature in Cura.

by Pranav Gharge
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The Best Slice for You
PrusaSlicer vs Cura: The Differences

Read on to see our head-to-head comparison of PrusaSlicer vs. Cura, two of the best free and open-source slicer software options out there.

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Slicing Software Showdown
Creality Slicer vs Cura: The Differences

Creality Slicer vs Cura: slicing through the noise to find your perfect 3D printing partner! Read all about how these slicers stack up.

by Priyank Pal
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Not In My House
Cura Support Blocker – All You Need to Know

Cura's support blocker feature is great for preventing supports from being where you don't need them. Read on to learn more!

by Jackson O'Connell
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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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Slice and Dice
Slic3r vs Cura: The Differences – Simply Explained

Slic3r or Cura? That's the question! We compare the top two open source slicers, focusing on their best features. Find out which is best for you.

by Hussain Bhavnagarwala
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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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The Cure-All for All Your Slicing Problems!
UltiMaker Cura: All You Need to Know

UltiMaker Cura is the slicer of choice for many 3D printing enthusiasts. Read all about it so you can start your Cura journey!

by Thomas Maillioux
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Cura 5.5 Release
New Cura 5.5 Makes UltiMaker Printers 50% Faster

UltiMaker's Chief of Cura opens up about speed, algorithm advancements, and groundbreaking engine plugins.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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Revolutionary Alligator Clips
Cura Update to 5.3 – New Features & Hidden Gems

UltiMaker's Arjen Dirks walks you through how to get the most out of the latest version of Cura, including multi-material interlocking, tree supports, and recommended settings.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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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.

by Larry Wood
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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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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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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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Doing the Splits
How to Split a Model in Cura – Simply Explained

Did you know that you can split an STL file in Cura? Split models easily with this tutorial, which includes two methods. Read on for more!

by Tom Kray
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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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