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3D Printed Boat Parts: What You Can Print (and ...

Replacement clips, knobs, mounts and organizers for your boat, printed to fit. Here's what 3D printing does well on a boat, which plastics hold up to Florida sun and salt,...

How to Prepare an STL File for 3D Printing: 7 C...

Units, wall thickness, holes in the mesh and overhangs: seven quick checks that save you time, money and reprints when you send a 3D file to be printed.

NFC Keychains: How They Work and 10 Smart Ways ...

Tap a keychain to a phone and your website, Instagram or contact card pops up. Here's how NFC keychains work, which phones they work with, and 10 ways creators and...

What Is a Lithophane? How Photo Lithophanes Wor...

A lithophane looks like a blank textured panel until light shines through it, then your photo appears. Here's how they work, black and white vs full color, and how to...

12 Personalized 3D Printed Gift Ideas for the 2...

One-of-a-kind gifts you can design in minutes: photo lithophanes, NFC keychains, name signs, desk pieces and more, plus when to order so they arrive in time.

PLA vs PETG vs TPU: Which 3D Printing Material ...

A plain-English comparison of the three most popular 3D printing filaments: strength, heat resistance, flexibility, finish and price, with a quick way to pick the right one.