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Our Favorite STL Repair Tools: Free, Paid, Online, Offline & Everything In-Between

Don’t despair over a broken STL – there are many tools (free and paid) that can help repair your model, and by 2025 they’re better than ever.

Jul 29, 2025
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RealityCapture is Now RealityScan, It’s Free, and Has Powerful New AI Features

With new AI-powered masking and a upgraded scan analysis tool, Epic's rebranded software makes it easier than ever to turn photos from your phone or drone into high-fidelity 3D models.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jul 24, 2025
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Fixture Future Secured
Fixturemate, Trinckle’s Fixture-Making Software, Now Exclusive to Stratasys’ GrabCAD Print Pro

As Fixturemate moves from the cloud to Stratasys, fixture design becomes faster and more accessible, for GrabCAD Print Pro users.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jul 23, 2025
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New Blender 4.5 LTS Adds Point Cloud Object, Improves Mainfold Boolean Operations

Blender now deepens its toolset for dedicated 3D modelers, aiming to make routine tasks faster and complex operations more reliable.

by Shawn Frey Jul 16, 2025
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LightBurn Releases Version 2.0 with a New Backend Framework and Experimental Tools

The new version introduces dark mode, experimental Labs features, a node toolbar, and more.

by Shawn Frey Jul 8, 2025
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The Future of 3D Design?
Does Text-to-CAD Model Generation Really Work? We Tested CADscribe

There's a lot of buzz around AI model generators. So, we're putting them to the test. Is CADscribe up to snuff?

Jul 7, 2025
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Blocks, Frames, Curves, or Clay?
The 4 Main Types of 3D Modeling – Simply Explained

Various types of 3D modeling allow us to design various things, some better than others. Read on to see the best type of 3D modeling for you!

Jul 6, 2025
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Bambu Lab’s New, Free Print Farm Software Streamlines Multi-Printer Management

Bambu Farm Manager offers a native, cloud-free solution for managing large printer fleets over local networks—designed for environments where control and security matter.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jul 4, 2025
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Your Phone, Your 3D Studio: Best Scanner Apps for Android & iPhone

Check out the best 3D scanner apps for iPhone and Android. They're fun, accessible, and great for photogrammetry!

Jul 2, 2025
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AI Will Change CAD Forever
Free AI Plugin for Autodesk Fusion Aims to Take the Pain Out of CAD For Hobbyists & Pros

When Sohrab Haghighat left the launchpad behind, he brought a bold idea with him to his new venture: what if artificial intelligence could do the boring parts of design inside the most popular CAD tools?

by Carolyn Schwaar Jun 25, 2025
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No Place Like Home
G28 G-code: All You Need to Know about Homing

The G28 G-code command brings your machine's axes to their true zero position or home. Read on to learn all about the G28 command!

Jun 22, 2025
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One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
Bambu Connect: Easy to Use, Yet a Step Backward

With the latest firmware updates, Bambu Connect stands between your Bambu Lab printer and third-party slicers. Say Goodbye to two-click slice-n-print.

by Shayon Khaled Jun 20, 2025
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All the Right Angles
Reference Images for 3D Modeling: 10 Best Sites

Reference images for 3D modeling are essential to creating great models. Check out the best sites for them!

Jun 14, 2025
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Is 3D Printer Simulator Just Fun or Actually Useful?

A new G-code simulator dropped this week. It's fun to watch, and maybe a first step towards an innovation.

by Jomar White Jun 13, 2025
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LightBurn Developers Release ‘MillMage’ CNC Routing Software

In a significant move for computer-controlled manufacturing enthusiasts, the team behind the popular laser-cutting software LightBurn introduces MillMage.

by Jonny Edge Jun 11, 2025
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Print the Unprintable
We Found Six STL Repair Tools That Really Work

Slicing software can patch most minor issues in your STLs, but it can't reconstruct missing geometry, resolve deep structural faults, or handle tangled meshes. Here's what you need.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jun 11, 2025
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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.

Jun 8, 2025
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Flawless Z Seam with Cura
Cura: Outer Wall Wipe Distance – How to Use This Setting

Z seam issues can make or break a 3D printed part. Check out how to reduce your print's Z seams by changing Cura's Outer Wall Wipe Distance.

Jun 7, 2025
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Slice & Dice
Bambu Studio Slicer Updated: Key Changes in 2.1.0

Bambu Lab's slicer software is now in version 2.1.0 and a host of little changes, updates, and features have been added.

by Jonny Edge Jun 5, 2025
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Easier Modeling
Do Free Text-to-3D Model Generators Really Work? We Tested 3 of Them

AI holds promise for creating accurate 3D printable models from a complex text prompt, but they're not going to replace design software anytime soon.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jun 4, 2025
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