Knowledge Base

Quality articles for engineers and designers to learn about 3D printing. Written by 3D printing experts, curated by 3D Hubs.

Chapter 1

Basic principles of 3D Printing

The additive manufacturing process Additive Manufacturing Technologies: An Overview The advantages of 3D Printing 3D Printing vs. CNC machining

Chapter 2

Quick tips before you 3D Print

3D Printing STL files: A step-by-step guide How to reduce the cost of 3D Printing How to scale or split your 3D model using Netfabb

and 3 more

Chapter 3

Common design features for 3D Printing

Key design considerations for 3D Printing Supports in 3D Printing: A technology overview How to design snap-fit joints for 3D Printing

and 7 more

Chapter 4

3D Printing technologies

How to design parts for FDM 3D Printing How to design parts for SLA 3D Printing How to design parts for SLS 3D Printing

and 7 more

Chapter 5

Post-processing for 3D Printing

Post processing for FDM printed parts Post processing for SLA printed parts Post processing for SLS printed parts

Chapter 6

Applications for 3D printing

Enclosure design for 3D Printing: A step-by-step guide 3D Printing for grips, jigs and fixtures 3D Printing low-run injection molds

and 7 more

Chapter 7

Appendix

The definitive 3D Printing glossary Selecting the right 3D Printing material

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