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Resources3D Printing Design

3D Printing Design

The latest news, trends, and manufacturing design tips for additive manufacturing.

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Slicer in 3D Printing: Definition, Features, and How it Works

By Dean McClements

8 min read

Ways to prevent heat creep in 3D printing. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/FabrikaSimf

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10 Ways To Prevent Heat Creep in 3D Printing

By Dean McClements

10 min read

Article

All About the 3MF File Format for 3D Printing

By Dean McClements

8 min read

Article

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Designer working with CAD file. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/FERNANDO BLANCO CALZADA

Revit® Vs. AutoCAD® - Software Comparison

By Dean McClements

9 min read

Article

Low carbon steel that has been applied fracture test. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/bartu

$Low carbon steel that has been applied fracture test. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/bartu$

Ductile Failure: Definition, Causes, and Prevention

By Dean McClements

10 min read

Article

A clear polyjet part after polishing and clear coating.

A clear polyjet part after polishing and clear coating.

Achieving Clarity With Polyjet

By Joel Schadegg

4 min read

Article

3D printed part with lattice structure

3D printed part with lattice structure

Understanding Lattice Structure for 3D Printing

By Joel Schadegg

5 min read

Video

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Xometry Image

The X-Tiles Video Series: Clear and Nickel-Plated 3D Prints, Pt. 3

By Greg Paulsen

October 8, 2024

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Xometry Image

Xometry Image

Top 5 Design Tips for Nexa3D LSPc

By Joel Schadegg

1 min read

Article

Jet engine. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/andrewvect

Jet engine. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/andrewvect

All About Jet Engine Major Components

By Dean McClements

11 min read

Article

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3D printing software. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Gorodenkoff

10 Best 3D Printing Software for Beginners

By Dean McClements

8 min read

Article

Polyjet 3D printer. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Moreno Soppelsa

Polyjet 3D printer. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Moreno Soppelsa

FDM vs. PolyJet: Differences and Comparison

By Dean McClements

7 min read

Article

Laser cutting on wooden plank. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Skylines

Laser cutting on wooden plank. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Skylines

3D Printing vs. Laser Cutting: Differences and Comparison

By Dean McClements

7 min read

Article

Stereolithography 3D printer in process. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/asharkyu

Stereolithography 3D printer in process. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/asharkyu

All About Stereolithography (SLA) 3D Printing

By Dean McClements

6 min read

Article

STEP to STL conversion illustration

STEP to STL conversion illustration

STEP to STL: How to Convert STEP to STL Files

By Dean McClements

8 min read

Article

SLS parts

SLS parts

All About Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) 3D Printing

By Greg Paulsen

4 min read

Article

3D prototype. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/MarinaGrigorivna

3D prototype. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/MarinaGrigorivna

FDM vs. MJF: Differences and Comparison

By Dean McClements

6 min read

Article

White 3D printing piece. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Sergi Lopez Roig

White 3D printing piece. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Sergi Lopez Roig

3D Printing vs. Traditional Manufacturing: Differences and Comparison

By Dean McClements

6 min read

Article

Direct metal deposition. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Zyabich family

Direct metal deposition. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Zyabich family

8 Possible Futures of 3D Printing

By Dean McClements

10 min read

Article

Metal 3D printing. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/MarinaGrigorivna

Metal 3D printing. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/MarinaGrigorivna

SLS vs. DMLS: Differences and Comparison

By Dean McClements

9 min read

Article

3D printer. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Pixel B

3D printer. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Pixel B

PolyJet vs. Multijet: Differences and Comparisons

By Dean McClements

7 min read

Article

An FDM 3D printer. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/R_Boe

An FDM 3D printer. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/R_Boe

FDM vs. FFF: Differences and Comparison

By Dean McClements

8 min read

Article

Metal 3D printed aircraft turbine. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Sergii Chernov

Metal 3D printed aircraft turbine. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Sergii Chernov

8 Metal 3D Printing Applications

By Dean McClements

7 min read

Article

A variety of SLS and HP MJF parts, vapor smoothed

A variety of SLS and HP MJF parts, vapor smoothed

SLS vs. MJF: Differences and Comparison

By Dean McClements

8 min read

Article

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Xometry Image

6 Advantages of Rapid Prototyping

By Serena Ngoh

5 min read

Article

3D printing process up close. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Alexander Tolstykh

3D printing process up close. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Alexander Tolstykh

SLA vs. FDM: Differences and Comparison

By Dean McClements

7 min read

Article

Multi material polyjet 3D printing services

Multi material polyjet 3D printing services

PolyJet vs. SLA: Differences and Comparison

By Dean McClements

8 min read

Article

Stack of colorful 3D printer filaments. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/cigdem

Stack of colorful 3D printer filaments. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/cigdem

PETG vs. PLA: Differences and Comparison

By Dean McClements

9 min read

Article

An SLS 3D Printing Machine at Xometry

An SLS 3D Printing Machine at Xometry

SLS vs. SLA and Their Differences

By Dean McClements

9 min read

Article

Manual smoothing process. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/guruXOX

Manual smoothing process. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/guruXOX

How To Smooth 3D Prints

By Dean McClements

8 min read

Article

DMLS part

DMLS part

All About Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) 3D Printing

By Dean McClements

7 min read

Article

3D printed object with support structures. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/HZH Visual

3D printed object with support structures. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/HZH Visual

10 Steps on How To Remove Supports From 3D Prints

By Dean McClements

9 min read

Article

3D printed jet engine. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/asharkyu

3D printed jet engine. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/asharkyu

6 Advantages of Using 3D Printing in the Aircraft Industry

By Kat de Naoum

5 min read

Article

Close up image of the infill pattern of an FDM 3D print.

Close up image of the infill pattern of an FDM 3D print.

3D Printing Infills Explained With Examples

By Dean McClements

9 min read

Article

PLA plastic for 3D printing. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Yushchuk Myroslava

PLA plastic for 3D printing. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Yushchuk Myroslava

All About PLA 3D Printing Filament

By Kat de Naoum

5 min read

Article

CAD software on a computer screen. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Gorodenkoff

CAD software on a computer screen. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Gorodenkoff

STEP File: How to View and Make a STEP File

By Dean McClements

6 min read

Article

3D printing food concept. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Angelina Zinovieva

3D printing food concept. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Angelina Zinovieva

How 3D-Printed Food Works — And How It Tastes

By Kat de Naoum

5 min read

Article

White PET chips. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/RecycleMan

White PET chips. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/RecycleMan

All About PET 3D Printing Filament

By Dean McClements

4 min read

Article

Tensile and yield strength testing. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Tohsurat

Tensile and yield strength testing. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Tohsurat

Learn All About Yield Strength

By Kat de Naoum

6 min read

Article

Image of a DXF file.

Image of a DXF file.

How to Convert DXF to STL Files

By Dean McClements

6 min read

Article

.STL file extension. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Profit_Image

.STL file extension. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Profit_Image

Complete Guide to 3D Printing STL Files

By Dean McClements

6 min read

Article

3d plastic printer. Image Credit: Alex_Traksel/Shutterstock.com

3d plastic printer. Image Credit: Alex_Traksel/Shutterstock.com

Everything You Need to Know About 3D Printing

By Dean McClements

8 min read

Article

STL file icon. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Vector Stall

STL file icon. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Vector Stall

STL vs. OBJ: What Are the Differences?

By Dean McClements

7 min read

Article

Xometry Image

Xometry Image

ABS vs. PETG: Differences and Comparison

By Dean McClements

9 min read

Article

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Striking standard size test pieces for impact test. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Thaweesak Thipphamon

All About the IZOD Impact Test

By Dean McClements

8 min read

Article

Testing metals for tensile. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Sergey Ryzhov

Testing metals for tensile. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Sergey Ryzhov

Everything to Know About Tensile Strength

By Dean McClements

8 min read

Article

Simple Charpy impact test. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Ali Balayev

Simple Charpy impact test. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Ali Balayev

All About the Charpy Impact Test

By Dean McClements

7 min read

Article

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Sintering oven. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Artem Furman

What is Sintering in Manufacturing?

By Dean McClements

7 min read

Article

PLA and ABS filament for 3D printing. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/luchschenF

PLA and ABS filament for 3D printing. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/luchschenF

PLA vs. ABS: Differences and Comparisons

By Dean McClements

7 min read

Article

3D printed dental bridge. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Andy Dean Photography

3D printed dental bridge. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Andy Dean Photography

10 Applications and Examples of 3D Printing Uses

By Kat de Naoum

6 min read

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15 Best STL File Converters

By Dean McClements

10 min read

Article

Impact strength test. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Thaweesak Thipphamon

Impact strength test. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Thaweesak Thipphamon

Impact Strength: Definitions, Importance, and How It Is Measured

By Dean McClements

9 min read

Article

CAD blueprint. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/FERNANDO BLANCO CALZADA

CAD blueprint. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/FERNANDO BLANCO CALZADA

All About Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Modeling

By Dean McClements

11 min read

Article

Multicolored filaments of plastic for 3D printing. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/MarinaGrigorivna

Multicolored filaments of plastic for 3D printing. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/MarinaGrigorivna

Types of 3D Printer Filaments

By Kat de Naoum

7 min read

Article

Carbon fiber fabric. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Composite_Carbonman

Carbon fiber fabric. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Composite_Carbonman

What is Composite Material?

By Dean McClements

12 min read

Article

Xometry Image

Xometry Image

All About Polycarbonate 3D Printing

By Kat de Naoum

7 min read

Article

FDM infill options

FDM infill options

Comparing Infill Options for FDM

By Greg Paulsen

2 min read

Article

Models printed on 3D printer isolated on white background. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/MarinaGrigorivna

Models printed on 3D printer isolated on white background. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/MarinaGrigorivna

What to Know About Material Jetting 3D Printers

By Kat de Naoum

5 min read

Article

Multi-colored filaments for 3D printing. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Eywa

Multi-colored filaments for 3D printing. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Eywa

All About ABS 3D Printing Filament

By Kat de Naoum

5 min read

Article

Plastic 3D printing. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Alex_Traksel

Plastic 3D printing. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Alex_Traksel

SLS vs. SLM: Differences and Comparisons

By Dean McClements

6 min read

Article

Xometry Image

Xometry Image

The Ultimate Guide to 3D Printed Text

By Joel Schadegg

3 min read

Article

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Carbon fiber composite. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/sema srinouljan

All About Carbon Fiber

By Dean McClements

10 min read

Article

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3D printer. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Alex_Traksel

All About Creep Deformation

By Dean McClements

12 min read

Article

3D printer. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/MarinaGrigorivna

3D printer. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/MarinaGrigorivna

How To Create 3D-Printed Molds for Casting

By Kat de Naoum

8 min read

Article

Xometry Image

Xometry Image

5 Easy Ways to Reduce 3D Printing Costs

By Greg Paulsen

7 min read

Article

TPU bend

TPU bend

TPE vs. TPU: Differences and Comparison

By Dean McClements

8 min read

Article

Rope being torn apart in the middle. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Haoka

Rope being torn apart in the middle. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Haoka

Tensile Stress 101

By Aaron Lichtig

7 min read

Article

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STL file name. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Profit_Image

All About the STL File Format for 3D Printing

By Dean McClements

7 min read

Article

a Xometry X-Tile with colors added in

a Xometry X-Tile with colors added in

[Video] How to Get a Full-Color 3D Printing Quote With Xometry

By Joel Schadegg

2 min read

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Full Color 3D Printing Best Practices

By Joel Schadegg

7 min read

Article

Bright filament for 3D printing. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Grigoryeva Photo Video

Bright filament for 3D printing. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Grigoryeva Photo Video

PLA vs. PLA+: Differences and Comparisons

By Dean McClements

7 min read

Article

3D printed jet engine. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/asharkyu

3D printed jet engine. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/asharkyu

3D Printing Aerospace Structural Components

By Kat de Naoum

13 min read

Article

Fused deposition modeling FDM production of parts in large format 3D printing build

Fused deposition modeling FDM production of parts in large format 3D printing build

All About Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D Printing

By Dean McClements

6 min read

Article

3D printed metal piece. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/sspopov

3D printed metal piece. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/sspopov

4 Best Materials for Metal 3D Printing

By Joel Schadegg

6 min read

Article

3D printing filament

3D printing filament

Maximum Print Sizes for 3D Printed Parts

By Joel Schadegg

1 min read

Article

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Models printed on 3D printer isolated on white background. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/MarinaGrigorivna

Material Jetting: Applications and Process

By Dean McClements

6 min read

Article

Metal 3D printing. Image Credit: Nordroden/Shutterstock

Metal 3D printing. Image Credit: Nordroden/Shutterstock

Metal 3D Printing Technologies Are Rapidly Evolving: Here's How You Can Take Advantage Without Risk

By Greg Paulsen

12 min read

Article

SLS nylon 3D prints with brass threaded inserts

SLS nylon 3D prints with brass threaded inserts

Additive Manufacturing Guidelines for Food Products

By Greg Paulsen

8 min read

Article

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Worker operating guillotine shears machine. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Dmitry Kalinovsky

All About Shear Modulus

By Dean McClements

8 min read

Article

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3D printer. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/leungchopan

How to Compare SLA and DLP

By Dean McClements

8 min read

Article

Xometry Image

Xometry Image

SLS vs. FDM: Differences and Comparisons

By Dean McClements

8 min read

Article

Resin 3D printing. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Pixel B

Resin 3D printing. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Pixel B

Resin 3D Printing vs. Filament 3D Printing—Which Is Best for You?

By Kat de Naoum

7 min read

Article

3D printed prosthetic. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Reshetnikov_art

3D printed prosthetic. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Reshetnikov_art

3D Printing in Medicine and Healthcare

By Kat de Naoum

14 min read

Article

STL to STEP conversion illustration

STL to STEP conversion illustration

STL to STEP: How to Convert STL Files to STEP Files

By Dean McClements

6 min read

Article

Polyjet multi color print

Polyjet multi color print

All About PolyJet™ 3D Printing

By Dean McClements

5 min read

Article

3D printer additive manufacturing and robotic automation technology. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/asharkyu

3D printer additive manufacturing and robotic automation technology. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/asharkyu

7 Different Types of Additive Manufacturing

By Dean McClements

9 min read

Article

fillet and chamfer

fillet and chamfer

Fillet vs. Chamfer — What Are the Differences and Uses?

By Kat de Naoum

8 min read

Article

Example of an STL file

Example of an STL file

SLDPRT to STL: How To Convert SLDPRT to STL Files

By Kat de Naoum

4 min read

Article

MJF printed abstract models. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/MarinaGrigorivna

MJF printed abstract models. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/MarinaGrigorivna

All About Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) 3D Printing

By Dean McClements

7 min read

Article

PETG vector illustration. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/petrroudny43

PETG vector illustration. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/petrroudny43

All About PETG 3D Printing Filament

By Dean McClements

5 min read

Article

File conversion. Image credit: Shutterstock.com/AdresiaStock

File conversion. Image credit: Shutterstock.com/AdresiaStock

How to Convert OBJ to STL Files

By Dean McClements

6 min read

Article

Object printed in laser sintering machine. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/MarinaGrigorivna

Object printed in laser sintering machine. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/MarinaGrigorivna

DMLS vs. SLM: Differences and Comparison

By Dean McClements

6 min read

Article

Digital Light Processing 3D Printer in Action - Image Credit: Shutterstock/luchschenF

Digital Light Processing 3D Printer in Action - Image Credit: Shutterstock/luchschenF

All About Digital Light Process (DLP) 3D Printing

By Dean McClements

8 min read

Article

Multicolored filaments for plastic 3D printing. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/MarinaGrigorivna

Multicolored filaments for plastic 3D printing. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/MarinaGrigorivna

FDM vs. DLP: Differences and Comparison

By Dean McClements

6 min read

Article

Yellow 3D printed object. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/asharkyu

Yellow 3D printed object. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/asharkyu

3D Printing vs. CNC Machining: Differences and Comparison

By Dean McClements

8 min read

Article

Researchers discussing 3D printed prosthetics. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Frame Stock Footage

Researchers discussing 3D printed prosthetics. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Frame Stock Footage

All About 3D Printing Prosthetics

By Dean McClements

4 min read

Article

a collection of 3D printed Xometry logos

a collection of 3D printed Xometry logos

Complete Guide to the Pros and Cons of 3D Printing

By Dean McClements

9 min read

Article

3D printed part. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/R_Boe

3D printed part. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/R_Boe

How Acetone Vapor Smoothing Evens Out 3D-Printed Plastics

By Dean McClements

6 min read

Article

3D printing white object. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Sergi Lopez Roig

3D printing white object. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Sergi Lopez Roig

All About Heat Creep in 3D Printing

By Dean McClements

6 min read

Article

FDM 3D printer. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/R_Boe

FDM 3D printer. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/R_Boe

6 Alternatives to 3D Printing

By Dean McClements

10 min read

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a ceramic-filled SLA part, made from Somos® PerFORM

a ceramic-filled SLA part, made from Somos® PerFORM

When to Use Ceramic-Filled SLA Materials

By Nathan Miller

3 min read

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Industrial 3D Printing of Car Wheel in Action. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Go_Stock

Industrial 3D Printing of Car Wheel in Action. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Go_Stock

4 Types of Metal 3D Printing Processes and Their Materials

By Dean McClements

6 min read

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Xometry Image

Product Update : Additive Inspection Reports are Now Available

By Aaron Lichtig

1 min read

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3D printing file type icons. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/aiconsmith

9 Most Common 3D Printing File Types

By Aaron Lichtig

6 min read

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Dental technician modeling frame for implant production from a 3d printer. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/asharkyu

Dental technician modeling frame for implant production from a 3d printer. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/asharkyu

All About 3D Printing in Dentistry

By Dean McClements

6 min read

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Xometry Image

Understanding and Preventing Vapor Smoothing Defects

By Joel Schadegg

5 min read

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SLS finishes

SLS finishes

Visual Guide to SLS 3D Printing Finishes

By Joel Schadegg

1 min read

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an illustration of the selective laser sintering 3D printing process

an illustration of the selective laser sintering 3D printing process

Video: How Does Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) 3D Printing Work?

By Greg Paulsen

2 min read

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SLA Accura ClearVue Quick Clear finish

SLA Accura ClearVue Quick Clear finish

Stereolithography (SLA) Quick Clear Now Instantly Quotes for Faster 3D Printed Transparent Parts

By Serena Ngoh

2 min read

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Xometry Image

Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) Mini-Guide

By Joel Schadegg

5 min read

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Tensile test on metal. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Thaweesak Thipphamon

Tensile test on metal. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Thaweesak Thipphamon

What Is the Stress-Strain Curve?

By Dean McClements

9 min read

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Xometry Image

ESD Safe Materials for 3D Printing

By Joel Schadegg

2 min read

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3D printer printing metal. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/MarinaGrigorivna

3D printer printing metal. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/MarinaGrigorivna

PolyJet vs. SLS: Differences and Comparison

By Dean McClements

7 min read

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3D printing machine. Image Credit: Pixel B/Shutterstock.com

8 Types of 3D Printing Processes

By Kat de Naoum

8 min read

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Red 3D printed object. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/asharkyu

Red 3D printed object. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/asharkyu

3D Printing vs. Plastic Injection Molding: Differences and Comparison

By Dean McClements

6 min read

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Purple file icons. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Pendimarfuad Adv

Purple file icons. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Pendimarfuad Adv

All About the SLDPRT File Format for 3D Printing

By Dean McClements

7 min read

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vapor smoothed 3D printed parts, each in a different color.

vapor smoothed 3D printed parts, each in a different color.

3D Printing Process & Material Design Guide

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Design Reference Poster: 3D Printed Plastics for Medical Device Prototyping

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3D Printed Parts

3D Printed Parts

eBook: How to Prepare a File for 3D Printing

By Team Xometry

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Principles of 3D Printing Design for Industrial Engineers

By Team Xometry

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Xometry Image

Infographic: Production 3D Printing (Nexa3D LSPc vs. Carbon DLS)

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a collection of 3D Printed Parts

a collection of 3D Printed Parts

5 Ways to Reduce the Cost of 3D Printing

By Nathan Miller

1 min read