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The Best Textures in Life Are Free
5 Top Sites for Free Substance Painter Materials

Textures make 3D models come to life. Check out the best sites to discover and collect Substance Painter materials for free.

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Best Resin 3D Printers in 2025: Our Picks in 9 Categories

The best resin 3D printers for home, backed by hands-on testing and reviews. Check out our picks to find the best resin printer for your needs.

by Matthew Mensley
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Klipper vs Marlin: The Main Differences

When choosing 3D printer firmware, you might be looking at Klipper vs. Marlin. Check out the differences and see what suits your setup!

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Many Ways to Slice a Pie
Best Slicer Software for 3D Printing: 10 Tools, Most are Free

Want to get the best results from your 3D printer? Check out our guide to the best slicer software – most are free.

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DIY: Dehydrate It Yourself
DIY Filament Dry Box: How to Build One on a Budget

Building your own filament dryer or dry box is simpler than it seems. Read on to learn how to DIY a filament dry box!

by Tori Quan
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The Strongest Infill Patterns

Slicers offer many infill pattern options, but not all of them yield strong 3D prints. Read on to learn about the strongest infill patterns!

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3D Printer G-code Commands: Main List & Quick Tutorial

Understanding G-code commands will unlock the next level of 3D printing. Read on to quickly learn the basics of this code!

by Lucas Carolo
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13 Apps for 3D Modeling on iPad & Android We Love

CAD has gone mobile, and you are too! Check out our updated selection of apps for 3D modeling on iPad and Android.

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Big Dreams, Small Printer
How to Split an STL File / 3D Model for 3D Printing

3D printing large parts can be a challenge! Read on to learn how to split STL files into parts using common software tools.

by Adam Vicknair
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Cure Your Ender 3
Best Ender 3 (V2/Pro) Cura Profile / Settings

Let us help you with Ender 3 Cura settings! Enjoy perfect prints with the best Ender 3 (V2/Pro) Cura profile for your needs.

by Niall Mobsby
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Autodesk Inventor 2026: Free Download of the Full Version

Looking for a full version of Autodesk Inventor to download for free? Check out our article to see what your options are.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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Turning 3D Dreams into Reality
MakerWorld: How to Get the Most Out of It

Read all about Bambu Lab's MakerWorld, where imagination converges with cutting-edge technology to transform ideas into reality.

by Guilherme Schendel
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Infillin' Like a Villain
Cura Guide to the Best Infill Patterns

Infill can look cool, add strength, and save money, but it all depends on the print. Find the best Cura infill patterns for your application.

by Benjamin Goldschmidt
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Digitalize Your World
Kinect as a 3D Scanner: An Easy Beginner’s Tutorial

Wondering if the Kinect can be used as a 3D scanner? It (s)can! Learn how to build your own Kinect 3D scanner without breaking the bank.

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Troubleshooting Your 3D Printer with a Benchy

One of the best ways to identify issues and fine-tune the performance of your 3D printer is a 3D Benchy. Troubleshooting never looked so cute!

by Ken Douglas
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Smooth as Butter
PETG Smoothing: 5 Ways to Smooth PETG

PETG smoothing is a great way to reduce layer lines and deformities in a print. Learn about the best techniques!

by Jackson Moody
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Orca Slicer: Retraction Settings – Simply Explained

Retraction settings are some of the most important values to tune for a great print. Let's check out Orca Slicer's retraction settings!

by Gloria E. Magarotto
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It's All in the Filling
3D Printing Infill: The Basics for Perfect Results

In 3D printing, infill plays an important role in a part's strength, structure, and weight. Read on to learn more about it.

by Jackson O'Connell
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Unleash the Additive Arsenal
U.S. Army’s New Right-to-Repair Mandate Could Ignite Demand for 3D Printed Spare Parts

The U.S. military's growing additive manufacturing capability may soon be put into action producing myriad spare parts to boost force readiness.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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Makers to the Rescue!
3D Printer Filament Recycler: All You Need to Know

Planet Earth is choking on plastic, and makers must do their part to help. Check out these 3D printer filament recycler options!

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