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2022.12.31
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2022.12.08
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2022.11.25
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Holiday
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Black FridayEnter to Win
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2022.11.30
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11x PLA
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2022.10.31
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15 Watt Laser2022.11.09
Back to SchoolEnter to win
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Mach5iveEnter to win
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SV062022.10.24
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2022.10.20
Fall GiveawayEnter to win
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Ender Neo2022.10.08
PrintLongerLike, retweet, comment to win
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3D Printer, Filament, more2022.09.30
Kobra GoLike, comment to win
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Kobra Go2022. 09.30
MingdaEnter to win
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Magician Max 3D Printer2022.09.29
Cubic
3D Printer
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SV052022.09.05
Back to
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F3502022.09.06
Back to
School
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Sermoon
V1 Pro
2022.09.18
X-MAKEREnter to win
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3D printer2022.09.15
Geeetech
Thunder
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Resin2022.08.31
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3D Printer, resin2022.08.18
Summer ShareEnter to Win
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Fokoos
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3D Printer2022.08.14
1st ArtisanEnter to Win
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Artisan 3-in-1 3D Printer2022.08.04
Innocn 40C1REnter to Win
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Gaming Monitor2022.07.24
Monthly DealsEnter to Win
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Filament2022.07.20
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Kobra2022. 07.21
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Filament2022.07.17
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Daily Filament2022.07.09
ElegooEnter to win
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Neptune 2S2022.07.09
Quiz GameGet the correct answer
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3D Printer2022.07.07
SnapmakerEnter to win
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A250T2022.07.01
XiP Individual PackageUS, Canada companies only
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$7999 in Prizes2022.06.30
Uncle JessyEnter to win
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CrealityThe US Only. Enter to win
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ElegooCorrect the option to win
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Resin/Filament2022.06.14
Video ContestCreate a video to win
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3x 3D Printers, more2022.06.25
Children's DayFollow, share to Win
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3D Printer2022.06.01
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Treasure Hunt 2Solve the puzzle to win
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3D Printer, resin2022.05.26
Sovol 3RD
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Treasure HuntSolve the puzzle to win
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3D Printer, resin2022.05.23
3D DayEnter to Win
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Print & PaintFB. Print & paint to win.
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3D Printer, resin/filament2022.05.18
FlashforgeFB. Share story to win.
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3D Printer2022.05.17
AnniversaryEnter to win.
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3D Printer, resin2022.05.01
Yousu3DShare, follow to win
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Quantum PLA2022.05.08
S9 PlusReddit, comment to win.
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3D Printer, filament, more2022.05.08
3k FollowersUS Only. Enter to win
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3D printer accessories2022.05.07
10k Group MembersEnter to win
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Sovol SV01 PRO2022.04.29
TTS55Follow, vote to win
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TTS55, Laser Engraver2022.05.08
SUNLUEnter live streams to win
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Voxelab AquilaJoin, mold an object to win
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Aquila S22022.04.24
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2x 3D Printers2022.04.15
April GiveawayLike, subscribe to win
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15x ONE Random Accessory2022.04.17
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A350T2022. 04.17
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Kobra & M3 3D printers2022.04.20
LMShowEnter to win via Discord
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Revopoint
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3D Scanner2022.04.15
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Fokoos2022.04.10
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3D Printer2022.04.13
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FlsunLike, comment to win
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VoxelabJoin, share, like to win
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Aquilla S2, more2022. 03.31
ElegooSubscribe to win
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Lucky EventEnter to win.
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3D Printer, more2022.03.28
LowEndBoxEnter to win.
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3D Printer or iPad2022.03.31
10K MembersEnter to win.
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3D Printer, more2022.03.25
ElegooCalculate to win.
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10x Resin2022.03.24
Adventurer 3Like retweet to win.
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Spring Into
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Printer, more2022.03.19
BIQULike, share, comment to win.
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B1 3D printer2022. 03.12
ElegooEnter to win.
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2x Printers2022.03.09
SnapmakerEnter to win.
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A350T, more2022.03.09
Filament FebruaryPrint and share to win.
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iPad, filament, more2022.02.28
MosquitoEnter to win.
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Mosquito Magnum Hotend2022.02.28
FebruaryAnswer the questions to win.
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CNC Bits2022.03.01
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FB, Twitter, IG
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5x Resin
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3x Resin
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Love SeasonFollow, print and share to win.
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SermoonTwitter
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2022.02.22
Year of TigerFB. Count tigers to win.
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HALOT
3D printers
2022.02.07
Spring FestivalTwitter. Share your project to win.
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2022.02.07
MingdaFB. Share your project to win.
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Filament2022.02.08
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2022.01.28
VoronEnter to win
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2022.01.31
Mono X 6KFacebook.
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2022.02.04
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2022.01.31
ElegooSubscribe to win
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$850 in Coupons
2022.01.16
Creality`s
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Mingda ChristmasFollow, like, share the print to win
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MagicianX 3D, more2021.12.24
RaffleThe US. Follow, comment to win
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Anycubic Photon Mono2022.01.01
Holiday SpecialEnter to win.
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Drone Kit2021.12.31
10 Years of LulzShow us your best, or favorite, 3D print from 2021 to win
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LulzBox by Repkord2022. 01.03
Siraya TechEnter to win
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$40 off Voucher2022.01.07
Christmas
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Santa CHITUFollow, comment to win
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Mystery Gifts2021.12.25
ChristmasFollow, comment to win
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6x Filament
6x Resin
2021.12.24
Advent CalendarFollow, comment to win
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5x Printers,
40x Resin,
40x Filament
2021.12.24
200k SubscribersEnter to win
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2021.12.24
Endurance LasersEnter to win
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$200 Cash2021. 12.22
3DPN Holiday
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3D Printing related products
2021.12.22
Elegoo
Christmas
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Christmas
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10x Prizes2021.12.15
HALOT OSJoin, comment to win
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HALOT One2021.12.13
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3D Printer, filament2021.12.06
MatterHackers Iridescent PLARetweet, follow to win
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PLA
2021.12.08
ThanksgivingShare a story to win
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BIQU products2021. 11.25
Thank You
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more
2021.11.25

Titans Revenge
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3D Printer2021.11.30
Treasure HuntFind the password to win
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Snapmaker2021.11.25
1M SubscribersFollow, tweet to win.
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Lulzbot 3D Printers2021.11.09
SparkFunEnter to win.
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SparkFun Inventor's Kit2021.11.09
AkumaModsThe US only. Like, subscribe, comment to win.
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Ender 52021.11.15
HalloweenShow glowing print to win.
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3D Printers,
Resin
2021.11.01
50K
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Awesome comment wins.
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Creality
3D printer
50K
HalloweenFollow, comment to win.
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more
2021.10.31
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filament
2021.10.31
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HEX3DEnter to win.
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ElegooEnter to win.
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Mars 2 Pro
2021.10.24
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Amazon Returned
Mingda D2
2021.10.20
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Ender 32021.10.20
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Craftbot Plus PRO2021.10.01
Octopus ProEnter to win.
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Motherboard2021.09. 27
Voron CoreXYSubscribe, share to win.
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3D Printer2021.10.01
NeweggEnter to win.
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3x 3D Printers2021.09.30
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BIQU Hermit Crab*32021.09.22
SovolEnter to win.
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SO-2
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2021.09.22
Back to SchoolRegister to the Forum.
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EryoneFB, Follow to win.
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Filament2021.09.11
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Control Board2021.09.12
Teacher's DayFollow, RT, Comment to win.
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3D Printer, resin, more2021.09.08
How It WorksUK Only. Fill the form to Win.
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3D printer2021.08.26
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Halot & Azael Bust2021.08.25
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3D Printers2021.08.23
Give Me 5Upload photo with hive five to win.
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x48 $50 Gift Cards2021.08.24
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x15 T-ShirtsNo Date
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Artillery HornetEnter to Win.
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3D Printer2021.08.11
HalotFollow to Win
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Halot & Azael Bust2021.08.04
Summer SymposiumFor Educators
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3D printer, filament2021.07.31
Formlabs SummitRegister to Win
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3D Scanner, PLA2021.07.20
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2021.07.11
DIYElectronicsEnter, follow to win.
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BIQU BX 3D Printer2021.07.09
Endurance LasersEnter, follow to win.
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EnduranceEnter to win.
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Laser head2021.07.12
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x2 Vipers2021.07.05
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x2 Vipers2021.07.02
ComgrowEnter, follow to win.
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CR-10 V22021.06.30
Father's DayEnter to win.
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500k SubscribersSubmit the form, follow.
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Creality Ender 62021.04.29
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x5 3D Printers2021.04.05
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Resin2021.03.24
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G0923 3D Printer2021.03.12
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3D Printer1k Subs
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Comgrow 22021.03.04
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New Year
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Sovol SV**
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2021.01.05
New Year
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Sovol SL2, Resin2021.01.05

Win a 3D Printer with Metal Filament from NACCE and MatterHackers!

Win a Pulse XE 3D Printer package from NACCE and Print with plastic, carbon fiber, or real stainless steel with Pulse XE in your corner.

Updated on September 2, 2022

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Win a Pulse XE 3D Printer package from NACCE and our Member Partner MatterHackers - the largest 3D Printing retailer in the US!  Print with plastic, carbon fiber, or real stainless steel with Pulse XE in your corner.

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Top 20 Free 3D Printing & 3D Printing Software

Looking for 3D printing software? We've rounded up the top 20 software tools for beginners and professionals alike. Most slicers are free.

What is a slicer? This is a program for preparing a digital model for printing. Models for 3D printing are usually distributed in STL files. To turn an STL file into G-code (a language that a 3D printer understands), a slicer program is required. It is called a slicer because it cuts (to slice - English) a 3D model into many flat two-dimensional layers, from which a 3D printer will add a physical object. nine0005

Which slicer should I choose? In this article, we will tell you which slicer is best for 3D printing for each stage of your work. Which one is better for preparing a 3D model for printing? But what if you need to create a 3D model from scratch? And if you are only taking the first steps in 3D?

Don't be afraid: we've answered all of these questions, including the required skill level for each program and where you can download it. The great thing is that most of these programs are completely free and open source. nine0005

  1. Cura
  2. CraftWare
  3. 123D Catch
  4. 3D Slash
  5. TinkerCAD
  6. 3DTin
  7. Sculptris
  8. ViewSTL
  9. Netfabb Basic
  10. Repetier
  11. FreeCAD
  12. SketchUp
  13. 3D Tool
  14. Meshfix
  15. Simplify3D
  16. Slic3r
  17. Blender
  18. MeshLab
  19. Meshmixer
  20. OctoPrint

#1: Cura

For beginners who need a slicer to prepare STL files for 3D printing

Cura is the default slicer software for all Ultimaker 3D printers, but can be used with most others , including RepRap, Makerbot, Printrbot, Lulzbot and Witbox. The program is completely open source, its capabilities can be extended using plugins.

This program is very easy to use and allows you to manage the most important 3D printing settings through a clear interface. Start in Basic mode to quickly get up to speed and change print quality settings. If finer control is required, switch to Expert mode. nine0005

Cura can also be used to directly control the printer, but then the printer and computer must be connected to each other.

Download: Cura

Price: Free

Systems: PC, Mac, Linux

#2: CraftWare

3D printers by the Hungarian startup CraftUnique to support their CraftBot crowdfunding machine. However, the program works with other printers. nine0005

Like Cura, CraftWare allows you to switch from "Easy" to "Expert" mode, depending on how confident you feel. It's a colorful app that features a visual G-code visualization with each function represented by a different color. But the most outstanding feature is the individual support service. As far as we know, only the paid program Simplify3D has this.

Please note, however, that this program is still in beta, so bugs may occur. nine0005

Download: CraftWare

Price: Free

Systems: PC, Mac

#3: 123D Catch

-systems, smartphones and tablets, which allows you to convert images of objects into a 3D model. Pictures can be taken with a smartphone/tablet or digital camera.

You need many photos of an object from different angles - the more the better - after which they will be compiled into a 3D model. nine0005

123D Catch is more of a fun app than a professional 3D printing tool, but after some tambourine dancing, you can get good results, especially when paired with an STL editor like MeshLab or Meshmixer.

Price: Free

Systems: PC, Android, iOS, Windows Phone

#4: 3D Slash

and surprisingly simple, and refreshingly new. With 3D Slash, you can design 3D models using your dice skills. nine0005

You can start with a large block and, like a virtual sculptor, remove small cups from it with tools such as a hammer or drill, or start from empty space and build a model from cubes and other shapes. You can paint with flowers or use template pictures.

Other features worth mentioning are tools for creating logos and 3D text. The Logo Wizard imports an image and creates a 3D model, while the Text Wizard allows you to enter and format text, and then turn it into 3D. nine0005

Recommended!

Download: 3dslash.net

Price: Free

Systems: PC, Mac, Linux, Browser

#5: TinkerCAD

- A computer-aided design (CAD) system for 3D printing, which is a good starting point for beginners. Since its capabilities are limited compared to Blender, FreeCAD and SketchUp, many users switch to more powerful tools after some time. nine0005

As in 3D Slash, here you can build models from basic shapes. At the same time, unlike 3D Slash, TinkerCAD allows you to create vector shapes in 2D and convert them into three-dimensional models.

Come in: Autodesk TinkerCAD

Price: Free

Systems: Browser

#6: 3DTin

For beginners who want to create 3D printable models

another easy and intuitive online tool choice for beginners in 3D modeling. All you need is a Chrome or Firefox browser with WebGL enabled. nine0005

Choose from a huge library of 3D shapes and add them to your sketch. All sketches are stored in the cloud, access to them is free if you honor the Creative Commons license. Everything can be exported to STL or OBJ formats.

Enter: 3DTin

Price: Free

Systems: Browser

#7: Sculptris

For beginners who want to create 3D printable models

clay. This is a fantastic 3D modeling program if figurines are your main task. For example, you can make a bust of your favorite video game or comic book character. Sculptris is completely free and bills itself as a stepping stone to the more complex (and expensive) ZBrush tool. nine0005

Download: Pixologic Sculptris

Price: Free

Systems: PC, Mac

#8: ViewSTL

For beginners who want to view STL files

ViewSTL is the easiest way to view STL files . Simply open a web page and drag the STL onto the dotted box.

The STL online viewer allows you to display the model in one of three views: flat shading (for a quick view), smooth shading (for a high-quality image), and wireframe. nine0005

Enter: ViewSTL

Price: Free

Systems: Browser

#9: Netfabb Basic

some nice features that allow you to analyze, "repair" and edit STL files before moving on to the model cutting stage.

A good choice if you need more than just a slicer and want to be able to quickly fix STL files without having to learn programs like MeshLab or Meshmixer. nine0005

Don't let the 'Basic' in the title fool you, Netfabb Basic is actually a very powerful 3D printing tool. It's "basic" only in the sense that it doesn't cost €1,500 like Netfabb Professional!

Download: netfabb.de

Price: Free

Systems: PC, Mac, Linux

No. 10: Repetier

For advanced to prepare STL files for 3D printing

9002 the next level of 3D printer slicer software, but if you want to stay open source, you should look into Repetier. It is the great grandfather of 3D printing software and a favorite of the RepRap community. nine0005

To date, the program is moving by leaps and bounds from the level for beginners to advanced users. Packaged in an all-in-one configuration, it supports up to 16 extruders, multi-slicing via plug-ins, and virtually every fusing 3D printer on the market. Get ready to tinker!

What's more, Repetier Host works remotely via Repetier Server, so that the 3D printer can be controlled via a browser, tablet or smartphone. nine0005

Download: Repetier

Price: Free

Systems: PC, Mac, Linux

#11: FreeCAD

The program is a great option for developing your design skills. More technically, this parametric 3D modeling program allows you to easily change the project by rolling back through the history of the model and editing the parameters. nine0005

Download: freecadweb.org

Price: Free

Systems: PC, Mac, Linux

#12: SketchUp

For beginners who want to create 3D printable models

SketchUp is the perfect combination of simplicity and the perfect combination functionality, with a user-friendly interface and a relatively flat learning curve (i. e., as experience grows with the time spent), the ideal program for developing three-dimensional models.

The Make SketchUp version is free and will include everything you need for 3D modeling if you also download and install the free STL exporter. There is also a professional edition for architects, interior designers and engineers. nine0005

Download: sketchup.com

Price: Free (SketchUp Make), $695 (SketchUp Pro)

Systems: PC, Mac, Linux

#13: 3D-Tool Free Viewer

view and validate STL files

3D-Tool Free Viewer is a sophisticated tool that, among other things, allows you to check the structural integrity and printability of your file. With the Cross-Section function, for example, you can look at the model from the inside and check the wall thickness. Very useful if you want to check your STL file for killer errors before printing. nine0005

Download: 3D-Tool

Price: Free

Systems: PC

#14: Meshfix

your model for errors.

Price: Free

Systems: Browser

#15: Simplify3D

For professionals to prepare STL files for 3D printing print. A flexible algorithm checks the model for problems, fixes them, shows a preview of the printing process (ideal for identifying potential problems), and then slices it. nine0005

This slicer offers the best infill pattern options in the competition. For models that require supports, Simplify3D will create the appropriate structures on its own and give you full control over their placement. For printers with a dual extruder, when printing with different materials, the Dual Extrusion wizard will help, as a result of which, for example, it will be easier to remove the dissolving filament.

Simplify3D supports 90% of today's commercially available desktop 3D printers and is compatible with Marlin, Sprinter, Repetier, XYZprinting, FlashForge, Sailfish and MakerBot firmware. Simplify3D can also be used to directly control the printer, but then the printer and computer must be connected to each other. nine0005

Download: simplify3d.com

Price: $149

Systems: PC, Mac, Linux

#16: Slic3r

source code, which has a reputation as a carrier of super new functionality, which you will not find anywhere else. The current version of the program is able to show the model from multiple angles, so that the user gets a better preview experience.

There's also an incredible 3D honeycomb infill, the first of its kind that can extend over multiple layers rather than repeating itself like a stamp. This significantly increases the strength of the internal filling of the model and the final printout.

Another option is direct integration with Octoprint. Once the files on the user's desktop are sliced, they can be directly uploaded to Octoprint with one click.

Download: Slic3r

Price: Free

Systems: PC, Mac, Linux

#17: Blender

For professionals who want to create 3D printable models

Blender is a popular computer-aided design (CAD) system with a steep learning curve. Not at all the best choice for beginners, but what you need if you are quite experienced and need something more complex for modeling and printing.

In short, Blender is one of the most powerful tools out there. Its community is always ready to help, there are a lot of educational materials. It's also open source, so enthusiasts often write extensions to make it even better and more powerful. nine0005

Download: blender.org

Price: Free

Systems: PC, Mac, Linux

#18: MeshLab

For professionals to prepare STL files for 3D printing

MeshLab - advanced editor. It allows you to remove parts of a 3D model, merge two models into one, patch holes. If you need a program to modify models for 3D printing or some kind of "repair" work, MeshLab is the right choice.

Price: Free

Systems: PC, Mac, Linux

#19: Meshmixer

For professionals to prepare STL files for 3D printing files. It's especially good for identifying potential problems and fixing them automatically. For example, it will show paper-thin walls that can lead to problems with 3D printing. Meshmixer is part of the Autodesk family of 3D printer software, so it should work well with tools like TinkerCAD. nine0005

Price: Free

Systems: PC, Mac

#20: OctoPrint

start, pause or interrupt 3D print jobs. Combined with Wi-Fi capable devices, it makes for a great monitor for remotely monitoring the 3D printing process.

Octoprint understands the G-codes of almost all 3D printers and slicers and includes a gCodeVisualizer to visualize this code before or during printing. nine0005

If you want to work away from your 3D printer and control it remotely, Octoprint is the best you can find.

Download: octoprint.org

Price: Free

Systems: PC, Mac, Linux

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