slicer

Simplify 3D upgrade!? Woot! With the news that Simplify 3D finally is getting an update (official!), what would you most like to see?

Which is the best Slicer software for you? In this final round up entry, let’s compare the choices we investigated in the series of 4 articles (In part 1 we looked at Slic3r, in part 2 Cura, and last was Simplify 3D) to find the perfect…

Simplify 3D, unlike the other slicers in this series, is commercial software. At $150 USD it costs more money to buy than some people pay for their 3d printer! Do the features justify the price? In this part 3 of 4, let's take a deeper…

Cura is a popular slicer, in particular with Bowden style 3D printers. In this part 2 of 4, let's take a deep look at this 3D printing software.

Which slicer software is right for your 3D printing? In this part 1 of 4 we look at Slic3r.

3D printing is becoming more popular to the general public. As we talk to friends and family about what we 3D print, they may not understand some of the terms that we use. To address this, I have developed a short lexicon on 3D…

So there are many slicers on the web these days : Cura, Slic3r, KISSlicer and the 'new' kid on the block : CraftWare. CraftWare is a free slicer made by CraftUnique primarily for their Craftbot Plus printer range however (just like the…

A few minutes ago I was rolling into my fb timeline and found this post about a comparison made between the most common slicers: Slic3r - http://slic3r.org/ Cura - https://ultimaker.com/en/products/ Simplify3D - https://www.simplify3d.com/…

Laying out 3D Prints in Cura Slicer When it comes to laying out 3D prints in our slicing program, one of the most important things to consider is how overhangs and bridges will be supported. In all slicer programs, there is a way to…