Ideas
What to print for your home, hobbies, workshop and work
- 3D printing for artists and designers: from sketch to physical object
- 3D printing for the workshop and garage: DIY jigs and fixtures
Technology of 3D printing
8 articles in “3D printing technologies”: Articles about FDM, SLA and other 3D printing methods.
Categories
Each category has its own filament colour, just like on the home page.
Materials
PLA, PETG and other plastics: properties and how to choose
- ASA filament for 3D printing: better than ABS outdoors
- TPU for 3D printing: a flexible material for elastic parts
Guides
How to prepare a model and get a clean part
- How to calculate the price of 3D printing: price per gram and examples
- DTF printing vs 3D printing: what’s the difference
Technology
How 3D printing works and how the technologies differ
- 3D scanning: how to digitise a real object for 3D printing
- Multicolour 3D printing: how to print in several colours
Business
Prototypes, small batches and how 3D printing pays off for business
- 3D printing for small business — ideas and opportunities
- Prototyping for startups: how 3D printing shortens the road to a product
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3D scanning: how to digitise a real object for 3D printing
3D scanning for printing: types of scanner, smartphone photogrammetry (Polycam, Luma AI), preparing a scan in Meshmixer and Blender.
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Multicolour 3D printing: how to print in several colours
Technology6 minMulticolour 3D printing: manual filament changes, AMS and MMU systems, dual extruders. Preparing the model and typical applications.
- February 20262 articles
SLA resin 3D printing: when you need maximum detail
Technology6 minSLA resin 3D printing: how photopolymerisation works, types of resin, detail and post-processing. A comparison with FDM and typical applications.
The 3MF format: why it’s better than STL for 3D printing
Technology6 min3MF vs STL: comparing file formats for 3D printing. The advantages of 3MF — smaller files, colours, materials and model integrity. Conversion and support.
- January 20264 articles
3D printing vs CNC vs casting — which manufacturing method to choose
Technology4 min3D printing, CNC milling and injection moulding compared: cost, accuracy, materials and run size. Which technology to choose for your project.
How a slicer works — from 3D model to G-code
Technology7 minHow a slicer turns a 3D model into G-code for the printer: an overview of Cura, PrusaSlicer and OrcaSlicer with settings, tips and a comparison.
FDM vs SLA — comparing 3D printing technologies
Technology6 minFDM and SLA 3D printing compared: accuracy, materials, cost and speed. Which technology should you choose for your project?
What FDM 3D printing is and how it works
Technology5 minHow FDM 3D printing works — building parts from melted plastic layer by layer. The technology, its pros and limits, and where to order printing in Ukraine.
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