[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":322},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-post-3d-printing-for-classrooms-and-med-tech-prototyping":3,"blog-posts":17},{"slug":4,"category":5,"date":6,"description":7,"image":8,"readTime":9,"tags":10,"title":15,"bodyHtml":16},"3d-printing-for-classrooms-and-med-tech-prototyping","Business","2026-10-13","What FDM printing does well for schools and med-tech R&D: teaching models, class sets, device enclosures, rigs and fixtures, and ordering via Vendors@Gov.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002F3d-printing-for-classrooms-and-med-tech-prototyping.png","6 min read",[11,12,13,14],"education","med-tech","prototyping","Vendors@Gov","3D Printing for Classrooms and Med-Tech Prototyping","\u003Cp>Schools and med-tech teams ask us for very different things, but the jobs have a lot in common. Both need physical models that people can hold, test and learn from. Both often have a fixed date to hit, whether that is the start of term or a demo day. And both usually buy through a procurement process rather than a credit card.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This guide covers what FDM printing does well for classrooms and for medical technology prototyping, where its limits are, and how to order through Vendors@Gov or a purchase order.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"3d-printing-for-classrooms\">3D Printing for Classrooms\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>FDM is a good fit for teaching because the parts are cheap, tough enough to be passed around a class, and available in many colours. A teaching model that gets dropped can simply be reprinted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"what-schools-and-training-providers-print\">What schools and training providers print\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Teaching models:\u003C\u002Fstrong> molecules, geographical relief maps, cutaway engines, gear trains and mechanisms that students can handle.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Class sets:\u003C\u002Fstrong> the same part printed 30 or 40 times, so every student or group gets one.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Lab components:\u003C\u002Fstrong> holders, stands, brackets and organisers for equipment.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Student projects:\u003C\u002Fstrong> FYP prototypes, D&T coursework, robotics and CCA parts, architecture models.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"material-choices-for-the-classroom\">Material choices for the classroom\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Ctable>\n  \u003Cthead>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Cth>Job\u003C\u002Fth>\u003Cth>Material\u003C\u002Fth>\u003Cth>Why\u003C\u002Fth>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003C\u002Fthead>\n  \u003Ctbody>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Display and teaching models\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>PLA\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Crisp detail, wide colour range, the most economical option\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Parts handled daily or used in labs\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>PETG\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Tougher, copes with moisture and most household chemicals\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Moving mechanisms and gears\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Nylon\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Tough and wear-resistant\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Flexible demo parts\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>TPU\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Rubber-like and bendable\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003C\u002Ftbody>\n\u003C\u002Ftable>\n\u003Cp>Multi-colour prints of up to 7 colours help with teaching models, for example colour-coding parts of a mechanism or layers of a landform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"for-students-ordering-their-own-parts\">For students ordering their own parts\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Students can upload a file and get a price in seconds, with no account needed. There is a student rate: message us from your school email or show your student card and we'll confirm it for your job. Our \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fstudents\">students page\u003C\u002Fa> has the details, and our guide to \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-to-3d-print-your-fyp-or-school-project\">3D printing your FYP or school project\u003C\u002Fa> covers file prep, scale and deadlines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"med-tech-prototyping-what-fdm-is-good-for\">Med-Tech Prototyping: What FDM Is Good For\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>FDM is useful for the non-patient side of medical technology work. It lets an R&D team hold a design in their hands within a day or two and change it the next day. Typical jobs:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Device enclosures and housings\u003C\u002Fstrong> for prototypes, fit tests and stakeholder reviews.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Mounts and brackets\u003C\u002Fstrong> for sensors, screens, cameras and cables.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Training rigs\u003C\u002Fstrong> that hold equipment or simulate a setup for practice.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Fixtures\u003C\u002Fstrong> for assembly, testing and holding parts during inspection.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Demonstration models\u003C\u002Fstrong> for trade shows, investor meetings and teaching.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"what-we-don-t-make\">What we don't make\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>We don't make implants, parts that contact patients, or parts for regulated medical use. FDM parts have small surface grooves, and our materials and process are not certified for those uses. If a part is heading towards clinical use, it needs a process, material and supplier qualified for that, and we'll tell you so plainly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"picking-a-material-for-med-tech-prototypes\">Picking a material for med-tech prototypes\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Ctable>\n  \u003Cthead>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Cth>Need\u003C\u002Fth>\u003Cth>Material\u003C\u002Fth>\u003Cth>Notes\u003C\u002Fth>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003C\u002Fthead>\n  \u003Ctbody>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Early form and fit checks\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>PLA\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Cheap and accurate, but softens around 55–60 °C\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Functional enclosures and mounts\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>PETG\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Tough, handles heat up to about 80 °C\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Strong, impact-resistant housings\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>\u003Ca href=\"\u002Fmaterials\u002Fpolycarbonate\">Polycarbonate\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>High impact strength, heat to about 120 °C\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Stiff, light fixtures\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>PA-CF\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Stiff and heat resistant to about 150 °C\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Grips and soft bumpers\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>TPU\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Flexible and shock-absorbing\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003C\u002Ftbody>\n\u003C\u002Ftable>\n\u003Cp>If a prototype will be wiped down with cleaning agents, check those chemicals against the material before you commit. PETG has good chemical resistance, but every cleaning agent is different, so test on a printed sample first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"keeping-a-design-confidential\">Keeping a design confidential\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Med-tech R&D is often confidential. We sign an NDA on request before you share files. Your uploaded files stay yours, and we use them only to quote and print your order.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"getting-the-design-right-before-you-pay\">Getting the Design Right Before You Pay\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Whether it is a class set or a device housing, every file gets a free check before printing. We look at wall thickness, tolerances, clearances, orientation and supports, and suggest fixes before it goes on a printer. We don't model parts for you, but we will tell you if a wall is too thin to survive handling or a snap-fit is likely to crack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few rules of thumb help:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>Walls of 1.2 mm for most parts, 1.6–2.0 mm for parts that are handled a lot.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Expect ±0.2–0.5 mm accuracy, with holes 0.1–0.2 mm undersize.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Use heat-set brass inserts for screws smaller than M6.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Tell us the critical dimensions, for example where a PCB or sensor must fit.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>For a part that needs to fit exactly, ask us for photos and a dimension check of the finished print before pickup or shipping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"ordering-through-procurement\">Ordering Through Procurement\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>We're set up for schools, agencies and companies that buy through a formal process:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Vendors@Gov:\u003C\u002Fstrong> ZeroCore (UEN 53518608L) is a registered vendor, so government agencies and public schools can raise purchase orders and process our invoices through their usual channels.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>SAP Ariba:\u003C\u002Fstrong> we are a registered supplier on the SAP Ariba Network.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Purchase orders:\u003C\u002Fstrong> welcome. We issue an itemised quotation up front and an itemised invoice for your records.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Payment:\u003C\u002Fstrong> a 50% PayNow deposit to start, with the balance on completion, or 100% upfront.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Formal quotations:\u003C\u002Fstrong> email your files and requirements to bryan@zerocore.sg and we'll issue a quotation your approvers can sign off.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>Our \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fbusiness\">business page\u003C\u002Fa> lists the supplier identifiers your procurement team needs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"planning-around-term-dates-and-demo-days\">Planning around term dates and demo days\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Most orders are ready within 24–48 hours of approval. Larger class sets and batch runs depend on our live production queue, so share your deadline when you ask for a quote and we'll confirm a realistic schedule before you commit. If we can't hit the date, we'll say so before you pay. For a big class set, consider ordering one piece first at the normal price to check it before printing the rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"quick-faq\">Quick FAQ\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"can-you-print-a-class-set-of-the-same-model\">Can you print a class set of the same model?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Yes. Quantity discounts apply automatically in your quote as the number of copies grows, and every copy is printed to the same settings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"do-you-print-medical-devices\">Do you print medical devices?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>No. We print prototypes, enclosures, mounts, training rigs, fixtures and demonstration models. We don't make implants, patient-contact parts or regulated medical parts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"will-you-sign-an-nda\">Will you sign an NDA?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Yes, on request, before you share your files.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"can-my-school-pay-by-purchase-order\">Can my school pay by purchase order?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Yes. We're on Vendors@Gov and SAP Ariba, and a standard emailed quotation, PO and itemised invoice also works.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cblockquote>Planning a class set or a prototype run? Upload the file to see the price and the available dates. \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fcreate\">Get an instant quote\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fblockquote>",[18,20,30,43,56,66,77,87,101,111,120,130,138,149,158,167,180,191,202,208,217,227,234,244,256,263,272,280,290,300,307,315],{"slug":4,"category":5,"date":6,"description":7,"image":8,"readTime":9,"tags":19,"title":15},[11,12,13,14],{"slug":21,"category":5,"date":6,"description":22,"image":23,"readTime":9,"tags":24,"title":29},"3d-printing-for-government-schools-and-companies","Buying 3D printing for an agency, school or company: Vendors@Gov, SAP Ariba IDs, POs, itemised quotes and invoices, deposits, tracking and reorders.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002F3d-printing-for-government-schools-and-companies.png",[25,14,26,27,28],"procurement","SAP Ariba","business","schools","3D Printing for Government, Schools and Companies in Singapore",{"slug":31,"category":32,"date":6,"description":33,"image":34,"readTime":35,"tags":36,"title":42},"3d-printing-in-singapore-courses-services-how-to-get-started","Guides","Where to learn 3D printing in Singapore, what local print services can do, and when to buy your own printer, from free NLB workshops to industrial parts.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002F3d-printing-in-singapore-courses-services-how-to-get-started.png","8 min read",[37,38,39,40,41],"beginners","courses","3D printing service","Singapore","industrial","3D Printing in Singapore: Courses, Services and How to Get Started",{"slug":44,"category":32,"date":45,"description":46,"image":47,"readTime":48,"tags":49,"title":54,"updated_at":55},"3d-printing-infill-explained","2026-05-09","Infill controls a print's strength, weight, print time and cost. A material-by-material guide to infill percentage and patterns, with a quick-reference table.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002F3d-printing-infill-explained.png","9 min read",[50,51,52,53],"infill","strength","cost saving","design tips","3D Printing Infill Explained: How Much Do You Really Need?","2026-08-22T00:00:00Z",{"slug":57,"category":32,"date":6,"description":58,"image":59,"readTime":9,"tags":60,"title":65},"cheap-vs-reliable-3d-printing-the-real-cost","The cheapest quote isn't always the cheapest print. How reprints, failed fits, delays and your own time add up, and how to keep the total down.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fcheap-vs-reliable-3d-printing-the-real-cost.png",[61,62,63,64],"pricing","reliability","reprints","value","Cheap vs Reliable 3D Printing: The Real Cost of a Print",{"slug":67,"category":32,"date":6,"description":68,"image":69,"readTime":35,"tags":70,"title":76},"designing-jigs-and-fixtures-for-fdm","How to design 3D-printed jigs, fixtures and soft jaws: material choice, clearances, 3-2-1 location, dowels, inserts and getting them printed fast.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fdesigning-jigs-and-fixtures-for-fdm.png",[71,72,73,74,75],"jigs","fixtures","design","functional parts","materials","Designing Jigs and Fixtures for FDM 3D Printing",{"slug":78,"category":32,"date":6,"description":79,"image":80,"readTime":9,"tags":81,"title":86},"fdm-design-reference-tolerances-clearances-walls","Reference tables for FDM design: tolerances, hole undersize, press, slip and snap fits, wall thickness, threads, build size and material heat limits.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Ffdm-design-reference-tolerances-clearances-walls.png",[73,82,83,84,85],"tolerances","clearances","wall thickness","threads","FDM Design Reference: Tolerances, Clearances and Wall Thickness",{"slug":88,"category":89,"date":90,"description":91,"image":92,"readTime":93,"tags":94,"title":100,"updated_at":55},"fdm-vs-resin-3d-printing-which-to-choose","Materials","2026-05-27","FDM and resin (SLA) printing produce very different results. Compare strength, detail, cost and use cases to pick the right process for your project.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Ffdm-vs-resin-3d-printing-which-to-choose.png","7 min read",[95,96,97,98,99],"FDM","resin","SLA","comparison","detail","FDM vs Resin 3D Printing: Which Should You Choose?",{"slug":102,"category":32,"date":6,"description":103,"image":104,"readTime":93,"tags":105,"title":110},"fdm-vs-sla-vs-sls-vs-mjf-vs-metal-singapore","A decision table for choosing between FDM, SLA, SLS, MJF and metal 3D printing in Singapore, plus what to ask a provider for each process.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Ffdm-vs-sla-vs-sls-vs-mjf-vs-metal-singapore.png",[106,95,107,108,109],"processes","SLS","MJF","metal printing","FDM vs SLA vs SLS vs MJF vs Metal: Which 3D Printing Process?",{"slug":112,"category":32,"date":6,"description":113,"image":114,"readTime":9,"tags":115,"title":119},"free-file-check-before-you-print","Every file gets a free human check before printing. What we look at, how to flag critical dimensions, the tweaks we suggest and how to send revisions.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Ffree-file-check-before-you-print.png",[116,117,82,118],"file check","design for FDM","file prep","Our Free File Check: What We Look At Before You Print",{"slug":121,"category":5,"date":6,"description":122,"image":123,"readTime":93,"tags":124,"title":129},"from-prototype-to-small-batch-production","When an FDM batch beats injection moulding, how to keep reorders consistent, checking a first article, bulk pricing and planning a production run.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Ffrom-prototype-to-small-batch-production.png",[125,126,127,128,13],"small batch","production","bulk","reorders","From Prototype to Small-Batch Production with FDM",{"slug":131,"category":32,"date":6,"description":132,"image":133,"readTime":93,"tags":134,"title":137},"functional-vs-visual-3d-prints","A part that has to work and a part that has to look good need different materials, orientation and settings. Here's what changes and what to tell us.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Ffunctional-vs-visual-3d-prints.png",[74,135,75,136],"display models","orientation","Functional vs Visual 3D Prints: What Changes and How to Tell Us",{"slug":139,"category":32,"date":140,"description":141,"image":142,"readTime":143,"tags":144,"title":147,"updated_at":148},"how-much-does-3d-printing-cost-in-singapore","2026-05-20","What 3D printing actually costs in Singapore — real material rates, the minimum order and delivery fee, plus two worked examples, so you know what to expect.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-much-does-3d-printing-cost-in-singapore.png","12 min read",[61,145,40,146,37],"cost","quote","How Much Does 3D Printing Cost in Singapore?","2026-07-31T00:00:00Z",{"slug":150,"category":32,"date":6,"description":151,"image":152,"readTime":9,"tags":153,"title":157},"how-ordering-works-upload-quote-pay-track","Our order flow step by step: an instant slicer-based quote, what drives the price, what a person checks, PayNow payment and tracking on your order page.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-ordering-works-upload-quote-pay-track.png",[154,61,155,156],"ordering","PayNow","order tracking","How Ordering Works: Upload, Quote, Pay and Track",{"slug":159,"category":32,"date":160,"description":161,"image":162,"readTime":35,"tags":163,"title":166,"updated_at":55},"how-strong-are-3d-printed-parts","2026-05-23","Can 3D-printed parts handle real loads? Learn what determines strength — material, infill, walls and orientation — and how to design parts that hold up.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-strong-are-3d-printed-parts.png",[51,164,50,136,165],"durability","engineering","How Strong Are 3D-Printed Parts?",{"slug":168,"category":32,"date":169,"description":170,"image":171,"readTime":172,"tags":173,"title":179},"how-to-3d-print-your-fyp-or-school-project","2026-09-30","Getting an FYP prototype, D&T coursework piece or architecture model 3D printed in Singapore: file prep, scale, keeping costs down and meeting deadlines.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-to-3d-print-your-fyp-or-school-project.png","4 min read",[174,175,176,177,178],"FYP","coursework","architecture models","school projects","budget","How to 3D Print Your FYP, Coursework or Architecture Model in Singapore",{"slug":181,"category":32,"date":169,"description":182,"image":183,"readTime":172,"tags":184,"title":190},"how-to-convert-step-to-stl","Convert STEP to STL in Fusion 360, SolidWorks, Onshape or FreeCAD with the right tolerance settings, or skip it and upload the STEP file directly.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-to-convert-step-to-stl.png",[185,186,187,188,189],"STEP","STL","CAD","file format","export","How to Convert STEP to STL (and When You Don’t Need To)",{"slug":192,"category":32,"date":169,"description":193,"image":194,"readTime":195,"tags":196,"title":201},"how-to-get-a-makerworld-model-printed-in-singapore","No 3D printer? Paste a MakerWorld, Printables or Thingiverse link and get it printed in Singapore. How to pick the file, check the licence and choose a material.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-to-get-a-makerworld-model-printed-in-singapore.png","5 min read",[197,198,199,200,37],"MakerWorld","Printables","Thingiverse","licence","How to Get a MakerWorld, Printables or Thingiverse Model Printed in Singapore",{"slug":203,"category":32,"date":169,"description":204,"image":205,"readTime":172,"tags":206,"title":207},"how-to-get-something-3d-printed-in-singapore","Getting something 3D printed in Singapore from start to finish: getting a file, choosing a material, cost, ordering, payment and collection or delivery.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-to-get-something-3d-printed-in-singapore.png",[37,39,40,75,61],"How to Get Something 3D Printed in Singapore: A Step-by-Step Guide",{"slug":209,"category":32,"date":210,"description":211,"image":212,"readTime":9,"tags":213,"title":216},"how-to-prepare-stl-files-for-3d-printing","2025-03-28","Everything you need to know about exporting, checking, and fixing STL files before sending them for 3D printing. Avoid common mistakes that cause failed prints.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-to-prepare-stl-files-for-3d-printing.png",[186,214,37,215],"file preparation","3MF","How to Prepare STL Files for 3D Printing: A Beginner's Guide",{"slug":218,"category":5,"date":6,"description":219,"image":220,"readTime":9,"tags":221,"title":226},"how-we-keep-prints-on-time-and-on-spec","Honest dates from a live calendar, a hand check on every file, order page updates and a free reprint within 30 days. What we do, and what we don't promise.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-we-keep-prints-on-time-and-on-spec.png",[222,223,224,225],"quality","turnaround","reprint guarantee","communication","How We Keep Prints On Time and On Spec",{"slug":228,"category":32,"date":6,"description":229,"image":230,"readTime":9,"tags":231,"title":233},"iterating-a-part-v1-v2-v3-with-fdm","Running a prototype loop with FDM: what each version should test, which material to use, and what to change when a part doesn't fit or breaks.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fiterating-a-part-v1-v2-v3-with-fdm.png",[13,117,75,232],"iteration","Iterating a Part with FDM: v1, v2, v3",{"slug":235,"category":32,"date":169,"description":236,"image":237,"readTime":172,"tags":238,"title":243},"lithophanes-guide-choosing-the-right-photo","How 3D-printed lithophanes work, which photos turn out best, sizes and prices in Singapore, and how to light and display one.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Flithophanes-guide-choosing-the-right-photo.png",[239,240,241,242],"lithophane","gifts","photo","PLA","Lithophanes: What They Are and How to Choose the Right Photo",{"slug":245,"category":89,"date":246,"description":247,"image":248,"readTime":172,"tags":249,"title":255},"outdoor-3d-prints-choosing-the-right-material","2025-04-10","Not all 3D printing materials survive outdoors. Learn which filaments handle UV, rain, and heat — and which ones will warp, fade, or crack.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Foutdoor-3d-prints-choosing-the-right-material.png",[250,251,252,253,254],"outdoor","ASA","PETG","UV resistance","weathering","Outdoor 3D Prints: Choosing the Right Material for Sun and Rain",{"slug":257,"category":89,"date":258,"description":259,"image":260,"readTime":195,"tags":261,"title":262},"pla-vs-petg-which-material-should-you-choose","2025-03-15","A practical comparison of PLA and PETG — the two most popular FDM materials. 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