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The tools we have for 3D printing are getting better and better, and this is a clear example of this evolution.Where does Orca Slicer come from?We would have to go back to 2011, with the creation of Slic3r by Alessandro Ranellucci.This program was our favorite for many years, until little by little it was abandoned.Luckily it was taken up by Prusa,..

Welcome to the world of FDM 3D printing! We know that when delving into this exciting field, you can find yourself with a sea of disorganized and confusing information and deciding which 3D printer to buy can be difficult. But don't worry, we are here to help you navigate this ocean of knowledge. In this basic guide, we'll provide you with some key..

If your company is dedicated to commercializing products and you are looking for an efficient and profitable way to manufacture FDM 3D printing parts, you are in the right place. At HTA3D we specialize in offering you manufacturing outsourcing solutions that will boost your business. Let us introduce you to the advantages of outsourcing the manufac..

The throat, also known as the heat break in English, is an essential component in the hotend of a 3D printer. Its main function is to provide a thermal and mechanical transition between the heater block and the nozzle. In this post we will talk about how it works, its different versions and the most used materials.Hotend throat operation:The throat..

3D printing is an increasingly popular technology that allows us to create parts and objects with unprecedented precision and customization. One of the most important parts of a 3D printer is the nozzle, since it is in charge of extruding the material and shaping our design. In this informative technical post we are going to talk about the differen..

3D printing is an exciting technology that makes it possible to create three-dimensional objects from digital designs. But to print an object, you need to have the right material. There are several different materials that can be used in 3D printing, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. In this guide, we will explore the most common ma..

What is Arachne?It is the new perimeter generator, developed by Ultimaker for Cura, and implemented also in Slic3r-based programs like Super Slicer and Prusa Slicer.What advantages does it have over classic perimeter generators?Until now, the perimeter generators used a static extrusion width, linked to the nozzle width, this generated in some area..

Klipper is a firmware for high performance 3D printers.How does Klipper work?Unlike most firmwares for 3D printers, Klipper is not installed on the 3D printer board, it is installed on a PC or micro-computer, usually on a Raspberry Pi 3, 4 or higher (it can also be installed on other devices). A small piece of software is installed on the controlle..

When we start in 3D printing we usually pay a lot of attention to eye-catching components, such as the extruder or the board. But until we delve a little deeper we do not begin to pay attention to other vital and fundamental elements, such as the case of fans and their role in cooling specific parts of our 3D printer.According to its funct..

To be able to speak properly about Warping, it is important to understand a physical property, "thermal dilatation" and how this physical phenomenon influences our 3D prints.Thermal expansionThe definition is:"Thermal expansion is called the increase in length, volume or some other metric dimension that a physical body undergoes due to the increase..

Super Slicer is a "Laminator" or "Slicer" for 3D Printing. These programs generate the instructions (GCode) that our 3D printers interpret to print the parts. There are many alternatives on the market, but this laminator has some features that make it stand out: It is free. It is open source. Generate high-quality parts and instructions. Compared w..

Context - Origin of 3D printingWe have to go back to the 80s to talk about the origin of 3D printing. In these years this technology was born and the first patents emerged.As it is a new technology and is protected by patents, it is very far from the general public, reserved for large companies and organizations.2005 the year everything changedThe ..