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PVB Filament: All You Need to Know

Polyvinyl butyral (PVB) is a special 3D printing filament that can be layer smoothed. Read on to learn all about PVB filament!

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3D Printed Light Box: How to Make a Lithophane Lamp

A 3D printed lithophane lamp is the perfect way to display your favorite photos. Check out how you can 3D print one yourself!

by Ian Mitchell
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3D Printing Lattice Structures – The Ultimate Guide

Move beyond infills to lattices for lighter weight, better functioning 3D printed parts and products. Learn the techniques and the top software tools.

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CR Touch vs BLTouch: The Main Differences

When it comes to the CR Touch vs. BLTouch, it's hard to tell which is better. Read on to see how they're different!

by Jackson O'Connell
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Blender: Text to Mesh – Simply Explained

In Blender, text-to-mesh conversions can be done in just a few clicks, but the results may be far from perfect. Learn how to do it right!

by Larry Wood
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17 Great SketchUp Tools You Should Know

The capabilities of SketchUp are quite broad, but it can also be a little overwhelming to know which tools to use. Here we list the most useful and interesting SketchUp tools so you can get the most out of this unique program.

by Genaro Ponce
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3D Printing Fumes & Air Quality – A Practical Guide

All you need to know about 3D printer emissions to stay safe at work and at home, plus the top printers with built-in air filters.

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Ender 3 (V2/Pro) Thermal Runaway: 3 Ways to Solve It

If you're not careful, 3D printing could be a fire hazard. Read on to learn how to prevent thermal runaway of the Ender 3 (V2/Pro)!

by Jackson O'Connell
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CoreXY vs Cartesian 3D Printers: The Differences

CoreXY 3D printers offer some benefits, but how do they differ from other FDM printers? Learn about CoreXY vs. Cartesian 3D printers!

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The Best 3D Printer Metal Filaments

Catering to a variety of needs and budgets, check out our list of the best 3D printer metal filament brands on the market right now!

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Multi-material 3D Printer: Types & Printing Guide

You've heard of it, but what exactly are all the options? Find out all about multi-material 3D printers and 3D printing techniques!

by Rachel Kelly
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PETG Not Sticking to Bed: How to Improve Bed Adhesion

PETG makes excellent functional prints, as long as bed adhesion is not an issue. Check out these solutions to PETG not sticking to the bed!

by Connor Licht
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SketchUp to Rhino: How to Import SKP Files in Rhino

Going from SketchUp to Rhino is easier than you think. Read about the conversion from SketchUp to Rhino files in this brief guide.

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The Best Ender 3 (Pro/V2) Motherboard Upgrades

There's no shortage of Ender 3 motherboard upgrade options. Check out our selection of the best mainboards out there!

by Jackson O'Connell
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GRBL & Arduino: How to Set Up & Get Started

GRBL is free, easy-to-use firmware for your CNC machine. Read on to learn how the GRBL-Arduino combination makes for the best CNC experience.

by Pranav Gharge
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JPG/PNG to STL: How to Convert Images to STL

Converting an image to the STL file format (for 3D printing) is easier than you might think. Learn how to convert JPG or PNG to STL!

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Not What It Seams
Orca Slicer: Seam – All You Need to Know

Orca Slicer has been gaining popularity thanks to its advanced tools. Read on to discover how to get seams right with it!

by Gloria E. Magarotto
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3D Printer Maintenance: 10 Tips to Maintain Your FDM Printer

Proper 3D printer maintenance is essential to keep your machine running and performing well. Find out what's required and why.

by Lucas Carolo
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Need for Speed
The Best 3D Print Speed Settings for PLA & More

Tuning your PLA print speed can be tricky. Learn how to find the perfect print speed settings for PLA and more materials!

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TPU vs TPE Filament: The Main Differences

TPE vs. TPU filament. Find out the differences between these two flexible filaments, and learn how to print with TPE and TPU!

by Yuanyuan Chen
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