[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":322},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-post-fdm-vs-sla-vs-sls-vs-mjf-vs-metal-singapore":3,"blog-posts":18},{"slug":4,"category":5,"date":6,"description":7,"image":8,"readTime":9,"tags":10,"title":16,"bodyHtml":17},"fdm-vs-sla-vs-sls-vs-mjf-vs-metal-singapore","Guides","2026-10-13","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","7 min read",[11,12,13,14,15],"processes","FDM","SLS","MJF","metal printing","FDM vs SLA vs SLS vs MJF vs Metal: Which 3D Printing Process?","\u003Cp>There are five 3D printing processes you are likely to come across in Singapore: FDM, SLA, SLS, MJF and metal printing. Each is the right answer for some parts and the wrong answer for others. The quickest way to choose is to start from what the part has to do, then pick the process that does it at a sensible cost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We are an FDM specialist. We only run FDM in-house, so this guide is also our honest view of when FDM is the wrong answer. When it is, we tell you which process fits and what to ask a provider for, rather than printing something that will disappoint you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"the-short-answer-a-decision-table\">The Short Answer: A Decision Table\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Find the row that best matches your part. If two rows apply, the stricter requirement usually wins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ctable>\n  \u003Cthead>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Cth>If your part needs…\u003C\u002Fth>\u003Cth>Usually choose\u003C\u002Fth>\u003Cth>Why\u003C\u002Fth>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003C\u002Fthead>\n  \u003Ctbody>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Toughness, heat or UV resistance at low cost\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>FDM\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Engineering filaments (PETG, ASA, nylon, carbon-fibre grades) at a low price per part\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Large size, up to roughly a shoebox in one piece\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>FDM\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Large build volumes are common and affordable\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Jigs, fixtures, brackets, enclosures\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>FDM\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Strong, quick, cheap to revise\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Very fine detail and a smooth surface on a small part\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>SLA (resin)\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Thin layers and no visible extrusion lines\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Complex nylon parts with no support marks, internal channels or interlocking pieces\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>SLS\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>The powder bed supports the part, so almost any geometry prints\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Dozens to hundreds of small nylon parts with consistent properties\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>MJF\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Fast powder-bed process with even strength in all directions\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Metal strength, high heat beyond plastics, or a metal-only spec\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Metal (LPBF or binder jetting)\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Real metal parts, at a much higher price\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003C\u002Ftbody>\n\u003C\u002Ftable>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"fdm-tough-large-and-affordable\">FDM: Tough, Large and Affordable\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>FDM melts plastic filament and lays it down layer by layer. It is the best fit for most functional parts: brackets, housings, jigs and fixtures, replacement parts and prototypes. Material choice is wide, from PETG for everyday parts to carbon-fibre grades like PA-CF for stiff, hot jobs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>FDM has real limits, and it helps to know them:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Accuracy:\u003C\u002Fstrong> typical tolerances are ±0.2–0.5 mm. Holes come out 0.1–0.2 mm undersize.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Surface:\u003C\u002Fstrong> layer lines are always visible to some degree.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Detail:\u003C\u002Fstrong> walls under 0.4 mm won't print at all, and tiny features soften.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Direction:\u003C\u002Fstrong> parts are weaker between layers than along them.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>If those limits are fine for your part, FDM is almost always the cheapest and fastest route. Our guide on \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-strong-are-3d-printed-parts\">how strong 3D-printed parts are\u003C\u002Fa> covers the strength side in more detail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"sla-detail-and-smooth-surfaces\">SLA: Detail and Smooth Surfaces\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>SLA, or resin printing, cures liquid resin with light. It wins on fine detail and surface finish, which makes it the right choice for small display figures, jewellery masters, dental-style models and tiny parts with crisp text. Standard resins are more brittle than FDM plastics, and parts can degrade in sunlight. We compare the two in depth in \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Ffdm-vs-resin-3d-printing-which-to-choose\">FDM vs resin 3D printing\u003C\u002Fa>, so we won't repeat it here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"what-to-ask-an-sla-provider\">What to ask an SLA provider\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>Which resin they recommend for your use: standard, tough, flexible, high-temperature or castable\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>The layer height and the expected accuracy for your part size\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Where support marks will land, and whether they will be sanded off\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Whether parts are fully washed and post-cured before handover\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"sls-complex-nylon-parts-without-supports\">SLS: Complex Nylon Parts Without Supports\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>SLS (selective laser sintering) uses a laser to fuse nylon powder. The unfused powder supports the part as it prints, so overhangs, internal channels and interlocking pieces print without support structures. Parts come out tough, slightly grainy and usually white or grey. SLS is a good fit for snap-fit housings, ducting, complex brackets and functional prototypes where FDM's layer direction or supports would be a problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"what-to-ask-an-sls-provider\">What to ask an SLS provider\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>Which nylon grade they run (PA12 and PA11 are common) and its properties\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Minimum wall thickness and the size of escape holes needed to clear powder from hollow parts\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Surface finish options: bead blasting, dyeing, smoothing\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>How pricing works: many providers charge by part volume or bounding box rather than by weight\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"mjf-consistent-nylon-parts-in-volume\">MJF: Consistent Nylon Parts in Volume\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>MJF (Multi Jet Fusion) is also a powder-bed nylon process. Instead of a laser, it uses fusing agents and heat across the whole layer, which makes it fast for full builds. Parts have fairly even strength in every direction and a fine, slightly grainy grey finish, often dyed black. MJF suits batches of small to medium nylon parts that must all behave the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"what-to-ask-an-mjf-provider\">What to ask an MJF provider\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>Which materials are available (PA12 is standard; PA11 and TPU are offered by some)\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Whether dyeing or vapour smoothing is included or extra\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Price breaks for quantity, since parts are nested together in a build\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Lead time for a full build versus a single part\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"metal-printing-when-it-has-to-be-metal\">Metal Printing: When It Has to Be Metal\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Metal printing covers processes like laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) and binder jetting. It produces real stainless steel, aluminium, titanium and other alloy parts. It is the right call when the part must be metal for strength, heat, conductivity or certification reasons. It is also far more expensive than plastic printing and often needs machining afterwards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before going to metal, it is worth asking whether a stiff, heat-resistant plastic would do. Our \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fmaterials\u002Fppa-cf\">PPA-CF\u003C\u002Fa> keeps its strength past 200 °C and resists oils and fuels, which makes it a candidate to replace some machined metal brackets and fixtures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"what-to-ask-a-metal-printing-provider\">What to ask a metal printing provider\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>Which alloy, and which process (LPBF or binder jetting), suits your part\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Which surfaces will be machined after printing, and to what tolerance\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Whether heat treatment or stress relief is included\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>How supports are removed and what surface they leave behind\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>What inspection or material documentation they can provide\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"when-we-tell-you-fdm-is-the-wrong-answer\">When We Tell You FDM Is the Wrong Answer\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Every file we receive gets a free check before it goes on a printer. Sometimes that check shows FDM is not the right process. Common reasons:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>Detail finer than FDM can resolve, such as tiny text or very thin features\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Tolerances tighter than ±0.2 mm across the whole part\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Internal channels that cannot be supported or cleared\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>A part that must be metal, or certified for a regulated use\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>When that happens, we say so plainly. We tell you which process fits, and give you the questions above to ask a provider. We won't take your money for a print that will fail. Sometimes a small design change brings a part back within FDM's limits, and we'll suggest that too. Read more in \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fwhy-we-sometimes-say-no-to-a-print\">why we sometimes say no to a print\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"quick-faq\">Quick FAQ\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"which-process-is-cheapest\">Which process is cheapest?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>For most plastic parts, FDM. SLA can be cheap for very small parts, and MJF becomes competitive for many small nylon parts in one build. Metal is the most expensive by a wide margin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"do-you-offer-sla-sls-mjf-or-metal\">Do you offer SLA, SLS, MJF or metal?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>No. We only run FDM in-house. If your part needs another process, we'll tell you which one and what to ask for.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"is-fdm-strong-enough-for-end-use-parts\">Is FDM strong enough for end-use parts?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Often, yes. Brackets, enclosures, jigs and replacement parts in PETG, ASA, nylon or carbon-fibre grades are used as end-use parts every day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"how-do-i-know-which-process-my-part-needs\">How do I know which process my part needs?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Upload it to our quote page. You get an instant FDM price, and our free file check will flag it if another process would serve you better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cblockquote>Not sure FDM is right for your part? Upload it and we'll tell you honestly. \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fcreate\">Get an instant quote\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fblockquote>",[19,31,41,53,66,76,87,97,109,111,120,130,138,149,158,167,180,191,202,208,217,227,234,244,256,263,272,280,290,300,307,315],{"slug":20,"category":21,"date":6,"description":22,"image":23,"readTime":24,"tags":25,"title":30},"3d-printing-for-classrooms-and-med-tech-prototyping","Business","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",[26,27,28,29],"education","med-tech","prototyping","Vendors@Gov","3D Printing for Classrooms and Med-Tech Prototyping",{"slug":32,"category":21,"date":6,"description":33,"image":34,"readTime":24,"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":5,"date":6,"description":43,"image":44,"readTime":45,"tags":46,"title":52},"3d-printing-in-singapore-courses-services-how-to-get-started","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",[47,48,49,50,51],"beginners","courses","3D printing service","Singapore","industrial","3D Printing in Singapore: Courses, Services and How to Get Started",{"slug":54,"category":5,"date":55,"description":56,"image":57,"readTime":58,"tags":59,"title":64,"updated_at":65},"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",[60,61,62,63],"infill","strength","cost saving","design tips","3D Printing Infill Explained: How Much Do You Really Need?","2026-08-22T00:00:00Z",{"slug":67,"category":5,"date":6,"description":68,"image":69,"readTime":24,"tags":70,"title":75},"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",[71,72,73,74],"pricing","reliability","reprints","value","Cheap vs Reliable 3D Printing: The Real Cost of a Print",{"slug":77,"category":5,"date":6,"description":78,"image":79,"readTime":45,"tags":80,"title":86},"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",[81,82,83,84,85],"jigs","fixtures","design","functional parts","materials","Designing Jigs and Fixtures for FDM 3D Printing",{"slug":88,"category":5,"date":6,"description":89,"image":90,"readTime":24,"tags":91,"title":96},"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",[83,92,93,94,95],"tolerances","clearances","wall thickness","threads","FDM Design Reference: Tolerances, Clearances and Wall Thickness",{"slug":98,"category":99,"date":100,"description":101,"image":102,"readTime":9,"tags":103,"title":108,"updated_at":65},"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",[12,104,105,106,107],"resin","SLA","comparison","detail","FDM vs Resin 3D Printing: Which Should You Choose?",{"slug":4,"category":5,"date":6,"description":7,"image":8,"readTime":9,"tags":110,"title":16},[11,12,13,14,15],{"slug":112,"category":5,"date":6,"description":113,"image":114,"readTime":24,"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",[116,117,92,118],"file check","design for FDM","file prep","Our Free File Check: What We Look At Before You Print",{"slug":121,"category":21,"date":6,"description":122,"image":123,"readTime":9,"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",[125,126,127,128,28],"small batch","production","bulk","reorders","From Prototype to Small-Batch Production with FDM",{"slug":131,"category":5,"date":6,"description":132,"image":133,"readTime":9,"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",[84,135,85,136],"display models","orientation","Functional vs Visual 3D Prints: What Changes and How to Tell Us",{"slug":139,"category":5,"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",[71,145,50,146,47],"cost","quote","How Much Does 3D Printing Cost in Singapore?","2026-07-31T00:00:00Z",{"slug":150,"category":5,"date":6,"description":151,"image":152,"readTime":24,"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",[154,71,155,156],"ordering","PayNow","order tracking","How Ordering Works: Upload, Quote, Pay and Track",{"slug":159,"category":5,"date":160,"description":161,"image":162,"readTime":45,"tags":163,"title":166,"updated_at":65},"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",[61,164,60,136,165],"durability","engineering","How Strong Are 3D-Printed Parts?",{"slug":168,"category":5,"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":5,"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":5,"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",[197,198,199,200,47],"MakerWorld","Printables","Thingiverse","licence","How to Get a MakerWorld, Printables or Thingiverse Model Printed in Singapore",{"slug":203,"category":5,"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",[47,49,50,85,71],"How to Get Something 3D Printed in Singapore: A Step-by-Step Guide",{"slug":209,"category":5,"date":210,"description":211,"image":212,"readTime":24,"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",[186,214,47,215],"file preparation","3MF","How to Prepare STL Files for 3D Printing: A Beginner's Guide",{"slug":218,"category":21,"date":6,"description":219,"image":220,"readTime":24,"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":5,"date":6,"description":229,"image":230,"readTime":24,"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",[28,117,85,232],"iteration","Iterating a Part with FDM: v1, v2, v3",{"slug":235,"category":5,"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":99,"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":99,"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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