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Speed in 3D printing hasn’t been super important to everyone. Certainly, users value speed. But some value quality even more highly, and if gaining quality means giving up speed, then …read more Continue reading 3D Printering: Speed Is So Hot Right Now
G-code is effective, easily edited, and nearly ubiquitous when it comes to anything CNC. The format has many strengths, but space efficiency isn’t one of them. In fact, when it …read more Continue reading G-code Goes Binary with Proposed New Format
Thermoforming — which includes vacuum-forming — has its place in a well-rounded workshop, and Mayku (makers of desktop thermoforming machines) have a short list of tips for getting the best …read more Continue reading Make Better 3D Printed Molds, For Thermoforming Plastics
PrusaSlicer has a new feature: the ability to import a CAD model for 3D printing. Starting in version 2.5.0-beta1, PrusaSlicer can import STEP format 3D models. An imported STEP file is …read more Continue reading PrusaSlicer Now Imports STEP Files, Here’s Why That’s a Big Deal
Filament-based 3D printers spent a long time at the developmental forefront for hobbyists, but resin-based printers have absolutely done a lot of catching up, and so have the resins they …read more Continue reading 3D Printering: Today’s Resins Can Meet Your Needs
We invited [Jay Doscher] to give us a view into his process designing 3D printed parts for the impressive array of cyberdecks we’ve covered since 2019. [Jay] got his start …read more Continue reading REMOTICON 2021 // Jay Doscher Proves Tinkercad Isn’t Just for Kids
Toolchanging in 3D printers is no longer something from the bleeding edge; it’s going mainstream. E3D has a high-quality kit for a toolchanger and motion system, our own Joshua Vasquez …read more Continue reading Ask Hackaday: Are Extruders the Only Feasible Tools for Toolchanging?
Clear acrylic panels have long been a mainstay of 3D printer enclosure designs, but they can also add significant cost in terms of money, shipping, weight, and hassle. An alternative …read more Continue reading 3D Printering: Corrugated Plastic for Cheaper & Easier Enclosures
3D printers have come a long way over the past several years, but the process of bed leveling remains a pain point. Let’s take a look at the different ways …read more Continue reading 3D Printering: Is Hassle-Free Bed Leveling Finally Here?
3D scanning and 3D printing may sound like a natural match for one another, but they don’t always play together as easily and nicely as one would hope. I’ll explain …read more Continue reading What to Expect From 3D Scanning, And How To Work With It