[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":322},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-post-how-ordering-works-upload-quote-pay-track":3,"blog-posts":17},{"slug":4,"category":5,"date":6,"description":7,"image":8,"readTime":9,"tags":10,"title":15,"bodyHtml":16},"how-ordering-works-upload-quote-pay-track","Guides","2026-10-13","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","6 min read",[11,12,13,14],"ordering","pricing","PayNow","order tracking","How Ordering Works: Upload, Quote, Pay and Track","\u003Cp>Ordering a 3D print from us takes four steps: upload your file, check the instant quote, pay by PayNow, and follow the order on its own page until you collect it or it arrives. There's no \"email us and wait for a price\" stage, and nothing gets added to the bill later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This guide walks through each step, explains what's calculated automatically and what a person checks, and covers what you'll see on your order page.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"the-order-flow-at-a-glance\">The order flow at a glance\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Ctable>\n  \u003Cthead>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Cth>Step\u003C\u002Fth>\u003Cth>What you do\u003C\u002Fth>\u003Cth>What happens on our side\u003C\u002Fth>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003C\u002Fthead>\n  \u003Ctbody>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>1. Upload\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Drop in a file or paste a model link\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>We read the model and show a 3D preview\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>2. Configure and quote\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Pick material, colour, supports, quantity and a collection date\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>We slice the model and price it from the result\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>3. Review and pay\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Pay a 50% PayNow deposit or the full amount\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>A sliced quote is ready to pay straight away; an estimated quote is confirmed by a person first\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>4. Track and collect\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Follow the order page or Telegram updates\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>We check the file by hand, print, update the status, then hand over or ship\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003C\u002Ftbody>\n\u003C\u002Ftable>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"step-1-upload-your-file\">Step 1: Upload your file\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Go to the \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fcreate\">quote page\u003C\u002Fa> and drop in your model. We accept:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>STL, 3MF and OBJ\u003C\u002Fstrong> meshes.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>STEP and IGES\u003C\u002Fstrong> straight from CAD. We convert them on our side, so you don't need to convert to STL first.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>ZIP files\u003C\u002Fstrong> with several parts. Assemblies are split into parts and each part is priced on its own.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>A MakerWorld or Printables link\u003C\u002Fstrong> instead of a file, if you found the model online.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>Files can be up to 100 MB each. 3MF is the best choice when you have it, because it carries units, colour and multi-part information in one file. You can also send an STL or 3MF through our Telegram bot. You don't need to sign up to check a price. If you do sign in, your files are kept in a file library so you can re-quote a part months later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"step-2-configure-the-print-and-see-the-price\">Step 2: Configure the print and see the price\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Once the model loads, you can rotate the 3D preview and see it on the build plate. Then choose:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Material and colour\u003C\u002Fstrong> from what we have in stock. Multi-colour 3MF files get one colour slot per filament, which you map to stocked colours.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Supports and quantity.\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>A collection date\u003C\u002Fstrong> from the live production calendar.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>The price updates as you change things, so you can compare PLA against PETG, or one copy against ten, before you commit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"what-drives-the-price\">What drives the price\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Every quote is built the same way:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Material\u003C\u002Fstrong>: how much filament your model actually uses, at that material's rate.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Machine time\u003C\u002Fstrong>: how long the print takes.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>A flat setup fee\u003C\u002Fstrong>, and a minimum charge for very small prints.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Extras only where they apply\u003C\u002Fstrong>: a small surcharge for multi-colour jobs, and a flat handling fee for carbon-fibre materials, which need drying and a hardened nozzle. Both are shown on the quote.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>Quantity discounts apply automatically as the order grows. For worked examples and typical prices, read \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-much-does-3d-printing-cost-in-singapore\">how much 3D printing costs in Singapore\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"what-s-exact-and-what-s-checked-by-a-person\">What's exact and what's checked by a person\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Being clear about this avoids surprises.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"calculated-from-your-file\">Calculated from your file\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>The instant price comes from actually slicing your model in Bambu Studio, with the same settings we print with. The filament weight and print time behind it are the real numbers, not a guess from the model's volume. A geometric estimate is used only if slicing isn't available.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"reviewed-by-hand\">Reviewed by hand\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Every model is checked by a person before it goes on a printer. This is our free file check. If a part looks too thin to survive its job, badly oriented, or more expensive than it needs to be, we tell you and suggest a fix before printing, not after. If your price came from an estimate rather than a slice, a person confirms it on your order page before the PayNow code appears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"dates\">Dates\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Collection dates depend on machine availability. If we can't hit the date you picked, we'll say so before you pay anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"step-3-pay-by-paynow\">Step 3: Pay by PayNow\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>You have two options:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>A 50% PayNow deposit\u003C\u002Fstrong> to start production, with the balance on completion.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>100% upfront.\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>The PayNow QR code is on your order page. Until payment is received, you can cancel at no cost using the Cancel button beside the PayNow code. Once we receive payment, printing starts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Organisations can also order with a purchase order. We're registered on Vendors@Gov and the SAP Ariba Network, and quotations and invoices are itemised. See the \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fbusiness\">business page\u003C\u002Fa> for supplier IDs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"ordering-a-batch-start-with-one\">Ordering a batch? Start with one\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>For a batch, you can order a single sample print first at the normal price. Test it, check the fit, and then order the rest knowing exactly what you'll get. For larger runs, message us on Telegram about bulk pricing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"need-it-urgently\">Need it urgently?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Tell us your deadline when you quote. Short prints of under 3–4 hours can often be collected the same day. If a deadline means your job has to jump the queue, a rush surcharge may apply. It's always agreed upfront, never added afterwards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"step-4-track-your-order\">Step 4: Track your order\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Every order has its own page, linked from your confirmation email. You can also find it any time on the \u003Ca href=\"\u002Ftrack\">track page\u003C\u002Fa>. From it you can:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Col>\n  \u003Cli>Follow the status from deposit, to printing, to ready, to shipped (with a tracking number) or collected.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Pay your deposit or balance by PayNow QR.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Add your collection date to your calendar.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Get updates on Telegram.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Report a problem, with a photo, within 30 days.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Reorder a paid job later at today's price, as long as the model file is still on file.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Fol>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"collection-or-delivery\">Collection or delivery\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Self-collection from our Woodlands workshop, near Admiralty MRT, is free. Message ahead so we're there. Islandwide delivery is also available for a fee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"if-something-s-wrong\">If something's wrong\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>If a print is wrong or defective, use the Report a problem button on your order page within 30 days of collection or delivery. You get a written answer on the same page, and we reprint it free, or refund you if a reprint won't put it right. The full policy is on our \u003Ca href=\"\u002Freturns\">returns page\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"quick-faq\">Quick FAQ\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"do-i-need-an-account-to-order\">Do I need an account to order?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>No. You can check a price without signing up. Signing in adds order history and a file library.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"can-the-price-change-after-i-order\">Can the price change after I order?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>No. The price on your order page is the price you pay, and an estimated quote is confirmed before you can pay it. A rush surcharge, if one applies, is agreed upfront. Nothing is added after the fact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"how-long-does-an-order-take\">How long does an order take?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Most orders are ready in 24–48 hours, and short prints can often be collected the same day. The live calendar shows open dates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"can-i-cancel\">Can I cancel?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Yes, free of charge, for as long as the order is still awaiting payment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cblockquote>\u003Cp>See the whole process for yourself: drop in a file and the price appears in seconds. \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fcreate\">Get an instant quote\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fblockquote>",[18,29,39,51,64,73,84,94,108,118,127,137,145,156,158,167,180,191,202,208,217,227,234,244,256,263,272,280,290,300,307,315],{"slug":19,"category":20,"date":6,"description":21,"image":22,"readTime":9,"tags":23,"title":28},"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",[24,25,26,27],"education","med-tech","prototyping","Vendors@Gov","3D Printing for Classrooms and Med-Tech Prototyping",{"slug":30,"category":20,"date":6,"description":31,"image":32,"readTime":9,"tags":33,"title":38},"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",[34,27,35,36,37],"procurement","SAP Ariba","business","schools","3D Printing for Government, Schools and Companies in Singapore",{"slug":40,"category":5,"date":6,"description":41,"image":42,"readTime":43,"tags":44,"title":50},"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",[45,46,47,48,49],"beginners","courses","3D printing service","Singapore","industrial","3D Printing in Singapore: Courses, Services and How to Get Started",{"slug":52,"category":5,"date":53,"description":54,"image":55,"readTime":56,"tags":57,"title":62,"updated_at":63},"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",[58,59,60,61],"infill","strength","cost saving","design tips","3D Printing Infill Explained: How Much Do You Really Need?","2026-08-22T00:00:00Z",{"slug":65,"category":5,"date":6,"description":66,"image":67,"readTime":9,"tags":68,"title":72},"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",[12,69,70,71],"reliability","reprints","value","Cheap vs Reliable 3D Printing: The Real Cost of a Print",{"slug":74,"category":5,"date":6,"description":75,"image":76,"readTime":43,"tags":77,"title":83},"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",[78,79,80,81,82],"jigs","fixtures","design","functional parts","materials","Designing Jigs and Fixtures for FDM 3D Printing",{"slug":85,"category":5,"date":6,"description":86,"image":87,"readTime":9,"tags":88,"title":93},"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",[80,89,90,91,92],"tolerances","clearances","wall thickness","threads","FDM Design Reference: Tolerances, Clearances and Wall Thickness",{"slug":95,"category":96,"date":97,"description":98,"image":99,"readTime":100,"tags":101,"title":107,"updated_at":63},"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",[102,103,104,105,106],"FDM","resin","SLA","comparison","detail","FDM vs Resin 3D Printing: Which Should You Choose?",{"slug":109,"category":5,"date":6,"description":110,"image":111,"readTime":100,"tags":112,"title":117},"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",[113,102,114,115,116],"processes","SLS","MJF","metal printing","FDM vs SLA vs SLS vs MJF vs Metal: Which 3D Printing Process?",{"slug":119,"category":5,"date":6,"description":120,"image":121,"readTime":9,"tags":122,"title":126},"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",[123,124,89,125],"file check","design for FDM","file prep","Our Free File Check: What We Look At Before You Print",{"slug":128,"category":20,"date":6,"description":129,"image":130,"readTime":100,"tags":131,"title":136},"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",[132,133,134,135,26],"small batch","production","bulk","reorders","From Prototype to Small-Batch Production with FDM",{"slug":138,"category":5,"date":6,"description":139,"image":140,"readTime":100,"tags":141,"title":144},"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",[81,142,82,143],"display models","orientation","Functional vs Visual 3D Prints: What Changes and How to Tell Us",{"slug":146,"category":5,"date":147,"description":148,"image":149,"readTime":150,"tags":151,"title":154,"updated_at":155},"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",[12,152,48,153,45],"cost","quote","How Much Does 3D Printing Cost in Singapore?","2026-07-31T00:00:00Z",{"slug":4,"category":5,"date":6,"description":7,"image":8,"readTime":9,"tags":157,"title":15},[11,12,13,14],{"slug":159,"category":5,"date":160,"description":161,"image":162,"readTime":43,"tags":163,"title":166,"updated_at":63},"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",[59,164,58,143,165],"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",[197,198,199,200,45],"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",[45,47,48,82,12],"How to Get Something 3D Printed in Singapore: A Step-by-Step Guide",{"slug":209,"category":5,"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",[186,214,45,215],"file preparation","3MF","How to Prepare STL Files for 3D Printing: A Beginner's Guide",{"slug":218,"category":20,"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":5,"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",[26,124,82,232],"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":96,"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":96,"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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