[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":376},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-post-can-a-carbon-fibre-3d-print-replace-a-metal-part":3,"blog-posts":18},{"slug":4,"category":5,"date":6,"description":7,"image":8,"readTime":9,"tags":10,"title":16,"bodyHtml":17},"can-a-carbon-fibre-3d-print-replace-a-metal-part","Materials","2026-11-03","When a PA-CF, PAHT-CF, PPA-CF or PPS-CF print can replace a machined aluminium or steel part, when it can't, and how to redesign the part so it works.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fcan-a-carbon-fibre-3d-print-replace-a-metal-part.png","6 min read",[11,12,13,14,15],"metal replacement","carbon fibre","engineering materials","PPA-CF","jigs and fixtures","Can a Carbon-Fibre 3D Print Replace a Metal Part?","\u003Cp>We often get asked whether a printed carbon-fibre part can replace a machined aluminium or steel one. Sometimes it can, and it arrives in days for a fraction of the machining cost. Sometimes it can't, and we will tell you. This guide explains how to tell the difference and how to redesign a metal part so a print does the job.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"the-honest-answer-it-depends-on-the-load\">The Honest Answer: It Depends on the Load\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>A carbon-fibre filament is much stiffer than ordinary plastic, but it is still nowhere near as stiff or strong as aluminium or steel, part for part. Printed parts are also weaker between layers than along them. So a print that copies a metal part's exact shape will usually bend more and fail sooner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That does not rule printing out. Many metal parts are made from metal because that was the easy way to machine them, not because they need metal's strength. Jigs, brackets, covers, guides and spacers are often far stronger than their job requires.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"good-candidates-for-replacing-metal\">Good Candidates for Replacing Metal\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Jigs, fixtures and locators.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Low loads, complex shapes and frequent design changes. See our \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fdesigning-jigs-and-fixtures-for-fdm\">jig and fixture design guide\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Brackets and mounts with moderate loads\u003C\u002Fstrong>, such as sensor, camera and cable mounts.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Covers, guards and housings\u003C\u002Fstrong> where the main need is shape, heat or chemical resistance rather than load.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Parts where weight matters\u003C\u002Fstrong>, like drone, RC and robot frames.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Parts exposed to chemicals that corrode metal.\u003C\u002Fstrong> \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fpps-cf-3d-printing-singapore\">PPS-CF\u003C\u002Fa> and \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fppa-cf-3d-printing-singapore\">PPA-CF\u003C\u002Fa> resist many chemicals that attack aluminium or mild steel.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Obsolete or one-off parts\u003C\u002Fstrong> that would be expensive to machine in small numbers.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"keep-these-in-metal\">Keep These in Metal\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>Anything safety-critical: lifting gear, structural brackets that hold people or heavy loads, brake or steering parts\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Parts under high, constant load at high temperature, where any plastic will slowly creep\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Bearing surfaces and shafts that spin fast under load\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Parts that need to conduct heat or electricity, or carry a certified rating\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Thin parts that rely on metal's strength, like a 2 mm steel plate taking a bending load\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"which-carbon-fibre-material\">Which Carbon-Fibre Material?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Ctable>\n  \u003Cthead>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Cth>If the metal part…\u003C\u002Fth>\u003Cth>Try\u003C\u002Fth>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003C\u002Fthead>\n  \u003Ctbody>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Sits at room temperature and needs stiffness\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>\u003Ca href=\"\u002Fmaterials\u002Fpa-cf\">PA-CF\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Runs warm or lives somewhere humid, up to ~180 °C\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>\u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fpaht-cf-3d-printing-singapore\">PAHT-CF\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Needs the most stiffness, heat past 200 °C, or sits in oil or fuel\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>\u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fppa-cf-3d-printing-singapore\">PPA-CF\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Faces harsh chemicals, flame risk or ~260 °C, and is static\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>\u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fpps-cf-3d-printing-singapore\">PPS-CF\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003C\u002Ftbody>\n\u003C\u002Ftable>\n\u003Cp>The \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fcarbon-fibre-filaments-compared-pa-cf-paht-cf-ppa-cf-pps-cf\">full carbon-fibre comparison\u003C\u002Fa> covers toughness, humidity and price in more detail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"how-to-redesign-a-metal-part-for-printing\">How to Redesign a Metal Part for Printing\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Do not just export the metal CAD and print it. A few changes make a printed replacement far more likely to work:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Thicken the sections.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Because the material is less stiff, make loaded walls and webs thicker. Doubling a thickness makes that section far stiffer in bending.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Add ribs and gussets\u003C\u002Fstrong> where the metal part relied on a thin, strong plate.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Fillet inside corners.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Stiff fibre-filled plastics crack at sharp corners first.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Let metal take the wear.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Use steel dowels, bushes and heat-set inserts for locating features and threads, and let the print do the shaping.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Orient for the load.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Lay the part out so the main load runs along the layers, not across them. Our guide on \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-strong-are-3d-printed-parts\">how strong 3D printed parts are\u003C\u002Fa> explains why.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Print a test part first.\u003C\u002Fstrong> For anything that matters, put the first print through its real job before you order a batch.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"cost-and-lead-time\">Cost and Lead Time\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>For one-off and small-batch parts, a print is usually much cheaper and faster than machining, because there is no setup, no fixturing and no minimum order. Carbon-fibre materials do need 12–24 hours of drying before printing, so allow a little longer than for PLA or PETG. The ready-by date on your quote already includes it. For larger runs, our guide on \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Ffrom-prototype-to-small-batch-production\">moving from prototype to small-batch production\u003C\u002Fa> covers what changes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"send-us-the-part\">Send Us the Part\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"\u002Fcreate\">Upload your redesigned model\u003C\u002Fa> for an instant quote in any of the four carbon-fibre materials. If you are not sure the part can be plastic at all, tell us the load, temperature and what it touches. We do a free file check before every print, and if the part should stay in metal, we will say so.\u003C\u002Fp>",[19,31,41,54,67,69,79,89,100,110,122,132,141,151,159,170,180,189,202,213,224,230,239,249,256,266,278,286,293,299,307,316,324,334,344,351,362,369],{"slug":20,"category":21,"date":22,"description":23,"image":24,"readTime":9,"tags":25,"title":30},"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",[26,27,28,29],"education","med-tech","prototyping","Vendors@Gov","3D Printing for Classrooms and Med-Tech Prototyping",{"slug":32,"category":21,"date":22,"description":33,"image":34,"readTime":9,"tags":35,"title":40},"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",[36,29,37,38,39],"procurement","SAP Ariba","business","schools","3D Printing for Government, Schools and Companies in Singapore",{"slug":42,"category":43,"date":22,"description":44,"image":45,"readTime":46,"tags":47,"title":53},"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",[48,49,50,51,52],"beginners","courses","3D printing service","Singapore","industrial","3D Printing in Singapore: Courses, Services and How to Get Started",{"slug":55,"category":43,"date":56,"description":57,"image":58,"readTime":59,"tags":60,"title":65,"updated_at":66},"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",[61,62,63,64],"infill","strength","cost saving","design tips","3D Printing Infill Explained: How Much Do You Really Need?","2026-08-22T00:00:00Z",{"slug":4,"category":5,"date":6,"description":7,"image":8,"readTime":9,"tags":68,"title":16},[11,12,13,14,15],{"slug":70,"category":5,"date":6,"description":71,"image":72,"readTime":73,"tags":74,"title":78},"carbon-fibre-filaments-compared-pa-cf-paht-cf-ppa-cf-pps-cf","How the four carbon-fibre filaments we print compare on heat, stiffness, toughness, humidity and chemicals, and how to pick the right one for your part.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fcarbon-fibre-filaments-compared-pa-cf-paht-cf-ppa-cf-pps-cf.png","7 min read",[12,13,75,76,14,77],"PA-CF","PAHT-CF","PPS-CF","PA-CF vs PAHT-CF vs PPA-CF vs PPS-CF: Which Carbon Fibre?",{"slug":80,"category":43,"date":22,"description":81,"image":82,"readTime":9,"tags":83,"title":88},"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",[84,85,86,87],"pricing","reliability","reprints","value","Cheap vs Reliable 3D Printing: The Real Cost of a Print",{"slug":90,"category":43,"date":22,"description":91,"image":92,"readTime":46,"tags":93,"title":99},"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",[94,95,96,97,98],"jigs","fixtures","design","functional parts","materials","Designing Jigs and Fixtures for FDM 3D Printing",{"slug":101,"category":43,"date":22,"description":102,"image":103,"readTime":9,"tags":104,"title":109},"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",[96,105,106,107,108],"tolerances","clearances","wall thickness","threads","FDM Design Reference: Tolerances, Clearances and Wall Thickness",{"slug":111,"category":5,"date":112,"description":113,"image":114,"readTime":73,"tags":115,"title":121,"updated_at":66},"fdm-vs-resin-3d-printing-which-to-choose","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",[116,117,118,119,120],"FDM","resin","SLA","comparison","detail","FDM vs Resin 3D Printing: Which Should You Choose?",{"slug":123,"category":43,"date":22,"description":124,"image":125,"readTime":73,"tags":126,"title":131},"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",[127,116,128,129,130],"processes","SLS","MJF","metal printing","FDM vs SLA vs SLS vs MJF vs Metal: Which 3D Printing Process?",{"slug":133,"category":43,"date":22,"description":134,"image":135,"readTime":9,"tags":136,"title":140},"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",[137,138,105,139],"file check","design for FDM","file prep","Our Free File Check: What We Look At Before You Print",{"slug":142,"category":21,"date":22,"description":143,"image":144,"readTime":73,"tags":145,"title":150},"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",[146,147,148,149,28],"small batch","production","bulk","reorders","From Prototype to Small-Batch Production with FDM",{"slug":152,"category":43,"date":22,"description":153,"image":154,"readTime":73,"tags":155,"title":158},"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",[97,156,98,157],"display models","orientation","Functional vs Visual 3D Prints: What Changes and How to Tell Us",{"slug":160,"category":43,"date":161,"description":162,"image":163,"readTime":164,"tags":165,"title":168,"updated_at":169},"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",[84,166,51,167,48],"cost","quote","How Much Does 3D Printing Cost in Singapore?","2026-07-31T00:00:00Z",{"slug":171,"category":43,"date":22,"description":172,"image":173,"readTime":9,"tags":174,"title":178,"updated_at":179},"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",[175,84,176,177],"ordering","PayNow","order tracking","How Ordering Works: Upload, Quote, Pay and Track","2026-10-18T15:00:00Z",{"slug":181,"category":43,"date":182,"description":183,"image":184,"readTime":46,"tags":185,"title":188,"updated_at":66},"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",[62,186,61,157,187],"durability","engineering","How Strong Are 3D-Printed Parts?",{"slug":190,"category":43,"date":191,"description":192,"image":193,"readTime":194,"tags":195,"title":201},"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",[196,197,198,199,200],"FYP","coursework","architecture models","school projects","budget","How to 3D Print Your FYP, Coursework or Architecture Model in Singapore",{"slug":203,"category":43,"date":191,"description":204,"image":205,"readTime":194,"tags":206,"title":212},"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",[207,208,209,210,211],"STEP","STL","CAD","file format","export","How to Convert STEP to STL (and When You Don’t Need To)",{"slug":214,"category":43,"date":191,"description":215,"image":216,"readTime":217,"tags":218,"title":223},"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",[219,220,221,222,48],"MakerWorld","Printables","Thingiverse","licence","How to Get a MakerWorld, Printables or Thingiverse Model Printed in Singapore",{"slug":225,"category":43,"date":191,"description":226,"image":227,"readTime":194,"tags":228,"title":229},"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",[48,50,51,98,84],"How to Get Something 3D Printed in Singapore: A Step-by-Step Guide",{"slug":231,"category":43,"date":232,"description":233,"image":234,"readTime":9,"tags":235,"title":238},"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",[208,236,48,237],"file preparation","3MF","How to Prepare STL Files for 3D Printing: A Beginner's Guide",{"slug":240,"category":21,"date":22,"description":241,"image":242,"readTime":9,"tags":243,"title":248},"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",[244,245,246,247],"quality","turnaround","reprint guarantee","communication","How We Keep Prints On Time and On Spec",{"slug":250,"category":43,"date":22,"description":251,"image":252,"readTime":9,"tags":253,"title":255},"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",[28,138,98,254],"iteration","Iterating a Part with FDM: v1, v2, v3",{"slug":257,"category":43,"date":191,"description":258,"image":259,"readTime":194,"tags":260,"title":265},"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",[261,262,263,264],"lithophane","gifts","photo","PLA","Lithophanes: What They Are and How to Choose the Right Photo",{"slug":267,"category":5,"date":268,"description":269,"image":270,"readTime":194,"tags":271,"title":277},"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",[272,273,274,275,276],"outdoor","ASA","PETG","UV resistance","weathering","Outdoor 3D Prints: Choosing the Right Material for Sun and Rain",{"slug":279,"category":5,"date":6,"description":280,"image":281,"readTime":217,"tags":282,"title":285},"paht-cf-3d-printing-singapore","What PAHT-CF is, how it differs from PA-CF, why it suits hot and humid spots like car interiors and motor housings, and how to order it in Singapore.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fpaht-cf-3d-printing-singapore.png",[76,12,13,283,284],"high temperature","automotive","PAHT-CF 3D Printing in Singapore: For Heat and Humidity",{"slug":287,"category":5,"date":288,"description":289,"image":290,"readTime":217,"tags":291,"title":292},"pla-vs-petg-which-material-should-you-choose","2025-03-15","A practical comparison of PLA and PETG — the two most popular FDM materials. Learn when to use each based on strength, heat resistance, and application.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fpla-vs-petg-which-material-should-you-choose.png",[264,274,98,119],"PLA vs PETG: Which 3D Printing Material Should You Choose?",{"slug":294,"category":5,"date":6,"description":295,"image":296,"readTime":9,"tags":297,"title":298},"ppa-cf-3d-printing-singapore","What PPA-CF is, where it beats PA-CF and PAHT-CF, design tips for stiff carbon-fibre parts, and how to order PPA-CF 3D printing in Singapore.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fppa-cf-3d-printing-singapore.png",[14,12,13,283,11],"PPA-CF 3D Printing in Singapore: Stiff, Hot and Oil-Proof",{"slug":300,"category":5,"date":6,"description":301,"image":302,"readTime":9,"tags":303,"title":306},"pps-cf-3d-printing-singapore","What PPS-CF is, why it suits chemical, flame-sensitive and high-heat parts, where its brittleness rules it out, and how to order it in Singapore.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fpps-cf-3d-printing-singapore.png",[77,12,13,304,305],"chemical resistance","flame retardant","PPS-CF 3D Printing in Singapore: Chemicals, Flame and Heat",{"slug":308,"category":43,"date":309,"description":310,"image":311,"readTime":217,"tags":312,"title":315},"reducing-3d-printing-costs-tips-for-smarter-designs","2025-04-22","Simple design changes that can cut your 3D printing costs significantly. Learn about wall thickness, infill, orientation, and support optimisation.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Freducing-3d-printing-costs-tips-for-smarter-designs.png",[63,64,61,313,314],"supports","optimisation","Reducing 3D Printing Costs: Tips for Smarter Designs",{"slug":317,"category":43,"date":318,"description":319,"image":320,"readTime":321,"tags":322,"title":323,"updated_at":66},"stl-vs-3mf-which-file-format-to-use","2026-05-16","STL is the classic 3D printing format, but 3MF carries units, colour and multi-part data. 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