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AutoCAD on Linux/Ubuntu: How to Run It

AutoCAD is only available for Windows and MacOS, but there's always a workaround! Find out how to run AutoCAD on your Linux setup.

by Lucas Carolo
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It's a Sign
You Can Make Your Own Lightbox With Bambu Lab’s New Tool

All you need is an image, a 3D printer, and one of Bambu Lab’s Maker Supply LED kits to make your own colorful lightbox.

by Matthew Mensley
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3D Printing's Favorite Metal
Unlocking Titanium 3D Printing

Get the latest insights into titanium 3D printing technology, material powders, printers, and services. Learn all you need to know!

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Flip the Norm
Blender: Recalculate Normals – Simply Explained

Normals are an important part of your objects, but they can get flipped. Learn all about Blender's recalculate normals options.

by Michelle Jensen
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The Perfect PET
3D Printing with PETG: 5 Tips for Perfect Prints

3D printing with PETG isn't as difficult as you might think! Read on for five great tips on how to print PETG.

by Hironori Kondo
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Turning It Up to 10
The Best Creality CR-10 (S/Pro/V2/V3) Upgrades

The CR-10 printers are great, but there's still room for improvement. Check out the best Creality CR-10S/Pro/V2/V3 upgrades and mods!

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Pimp Your Printer
25 Best Anet A8 Upgrades and Mods

Thanks to the Anet A8 3D printing community, here is our selection of the 25 best Anet A8 upgrades and mods to improve your 3D printing experience.

by Tyler Koslow
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Icing on the Cake
The Best Cura Plug-ins of 2024

Plug-ins for UltiMaker's Cura take an already great slicer to a whole new level. Check out our top picks for the best Cura plug-ins!

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Smooth Operator
Smoothing PLA 3D Prints Without Sandpaper

Learn how to smooth PLA 3D prints without sandpaper or other labor-intensive smoothing techniques! Check out these smooth methods!

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Just Flexing
Ender 3 (V2/Pro) & TPU: How to Print Flexible Filaments

Flexible filaments are fun to 3D print with but challenging to get right. Read on to perfect your Ender 3 (V2/Pro) TPU settings!

by Karen Ditsch
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Off the Hinges!
3D Printed Hinge: The Best Models to 3D Print

Hinges are a very useful but somewhat difficult mechanism to 3D print. Read on to find some of the best 3D printed hinge designs!

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Make Your Printer Home Without Switches!
Klipper: Sensorless Homing – What Is It & How to Set It Up

If you're wondering what Klipper sensorless homing is, look no further! Read how to configure Klipper to home without using endstop switches.

by Jonathan Charnas
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Stop the Grind
3D Printer Extruder: Grinding Filament – How to Fix It

Filament grinding can occur as the result of several other issues. Read on to find out what causes it and how you can fix it!

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Really Good Choices
7 Shapeways Alternatives We Recommend

Shapeways isn't the only key player in the 3D printing service industry. Check out our best picks for Shapeways alternatives.

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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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3D Printed FPV Drone: 5 Projects to Create Your Own!

FPV drones offer an immersive flying experience. Check out these great 3D printed FPV drone projects and get ready to buzz through the skies!

by Opie Cain
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Space: The 3-Dimensional Frontier
3D Printer Axis: The Basics Simply Explained

A 3D printer must move in three-dimensional space to create 3D objects. Read on to learn all about how 3D printer axis systems work.

by Lucas Carolo
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Itsy-Bitsy Printing
Small 3D Prints: 15 Useful Ideas for the End of the Spool

If you don't know what to do with your filament leftovers, check out these small 3D prints and don't let that last meter go to waste!

by Guilherme Schendel
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SCAD to STL
SCAD to STL: How to Convert SCAD Files to STL

SCAD is a popular file format for saving CAD designs, but STL reigns supreme in 3D printing. Read on to learn how to convert SCAD to STL!

by Ken Douglas
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In a Different Light
The Best LightBurn Alternatives

LightBurn is a great option for laser control software, but if you're after something different, read on for LightBurn alternatives.

by Gabriel Slump
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