[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":322},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-post-what-customers-say-about-zerocore":3,"blog-posts":17},{"slug":4,"category":5,"date":6,"description":7,"image":8,"readTime":9,"tags":10,"title":15,"bodyHtml":16},"what-customers-say-about-zerocore","News","2026-10-13","Real reviews from ZeroCore customers, quoted as written: communication, speed, quality and going above and beyond, plus the jobs behind them.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fwhat-customers-say-about-zerocore.png","7 min read",[11,12,13,14],"reviews","customer stories","portfolio","Singapore","What Customers Say About ZeroCore: Real Reviews and Real Jobs","\u003Cp>We have 74 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, and many more satisfied customers who never wrote one. That number is nice to have, but it isn't the interesting part. The interesting part is what people actually wrote, because it tells you what it feels like to get something printed with us, not just whether the part came out right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This post pulls together real reviews, quoted as written, and the real jobs behind some of them. We haven't edited the wording or added anything. Where a review mentions something we did once as a favour, we say so, so you know what is a promise and what was a one-off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"the-short-version\">The short version\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Read enough of the reviews and four themes keep coming up:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Communication.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Fast replies, patience and plain explanations.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Going above and beyond.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Taking on awkward jobs and fixing hiccups quickly.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Speed.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Parts printed the next day, sometimes sooner.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Quality.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Clean prints, correct colours, parts that fit.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>Underneath all four is something softer: people felt looked after. Several reviews say less about the plastic and more about how the whole thing felt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"communication-being-heard-not-processed\">Communication: being heard, not processed\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Most people who come to us aren't engineers. They have a broken part, a game box that needs organising, or a project with a deadline. What they want first is someone who answers and explains things in plain words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cblockquote>\n  \u003Cp>\"Seller was patient, friendly and responsive! Was quick & got my part printed the next day, also rlly nice & gave some discounts :)\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n  \u003Cp>reviewer icedvanill64771\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\u003Cblockquote>\n  \u003Cp>\"Very friendly seller. Fast response, very helpful and flexible. Able to comms easily.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n  \u003Cp>reviewer l.s.wei\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\u003Cblockquote>\n  \u003Cp>\"Really patient and friendly seller. Thanks for the fast and sincere deal. Hope to deal again in the future!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n  \u003Cp>reviewer facts\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\u003Cp>\"Patient\" shows up more than once. That matters to us. If you're asking which material to pick for the first time, you shouldn't feel rushed or talked down to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"above-and-beyond-the-jobs-that-stuck-with-people\">Above and beyond: the jobs that stuck with people\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>The reviews people remember writing are usually about a job that didn't go to plan, or one that other places turned down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cblockquote>\n  \u003Cp>\"Above and beyond. I printed a light radar mount for my road bike, and the seller explained the material choices available and which one was most appropriate for my usage. He also printed an additional mount for me at NO COST when I shared that I had two road bikes. This is just next level customer service. Highly recommended and will deal again!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n  \u003Cp>reviewer superhotfire5\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\u003Cp>That mount was printed in \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fmaterials\u002Fasa\">ASA\u003C\u002Fa> for heat and UV tolerance, because a bike mount lives outside in the Singapore sun. To be clear, the free second mount was a one-off gesture, not a standing offer. The part we'd like you to take from it is the first half: we explained the options and why one suited the job.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cblockquote>\n  \u003Cp>\"Seller was super helpful & friendly. Took on a project that many was unable to. Will definitely deal and recommend to anyone looking for 3D printing services. Really love the item, thank you :)\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n  \u003Cp>reviewer callmiemy\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\u003Cblockquote>\n  \u003Cp>\"He is very responsive and very responsible. There were some hiccups with the process and he quickly rectified it. Would really recommend him to anyone that needs 3d printing services.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n  \u003Cp>reviewer alvinvin88\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\u003Cp>We like that last one because it's honest. Things do go wrong sometimes. What people remember is whether you owned it and sorted it out. That's now written into our policy: if a print is wrong or defective, report it from your order page within 30 days and we reprint it free, or refund you if a reprint won't fix it. The details are on our \u003Ca href=\"\u002Freturns\">returns page\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"speed-when-the-deadline-is-real\">Speed: when the deadline is real\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cblockquote>\n  \u003Cp>\"Fast replies and rapid print job. Ordered around evening and rdy to collect by 3am! Seller left it at the locker for easy 24\u002F7 collection. Great print quality, will definitely engage his services again!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n  \u003Cp>reviewer ttkoucai\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\u003Cblockquote>\n  \u003Cp>\"Very fast response, and very quick with the prints as well! Turned out in good quality, and colours as promised. Highly recommended if you need some 3d prints! I used the service for 3d printed inserts for my board game!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n  \u003Cp>reviewer kclawed\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\u003Cp>Not every job will be ready by 3am. Turnaround depends on the size of the print and the queue. Short prints can often be collected the same day, and larger ones may need a day or two. The live calendar on the quote page shows real open slots, and if a deadline is tight we'll tell you whether it's doable before you pay anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"quality-better-than-people-expected\">Quality: better than people expected\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cblockquote>\n  \u003Cp>\"Managed to find someone near my house to 3d print. I was not expecting much, as long as it could fit my equipment, but when I collected it from Bryan the result was phenomenal. Beyond my requirements. The work is top notch. Smooth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n  \u003Cp>reviewer Kodi_schemodi\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\u003Cblockquote>\n  \u003Cp>\"Excellent service, going above and beyond to ensure the print matched my specifications. Print itself was perfect as well, no issues with the final product. Will come back with future orders!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n  \u003Cp>reviewer marrrk91\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\u003Cblockquote>\n  \u003Cp>\"Received the items and love the result thank you so much! Prints are so much cleaner and professional than others I have gone to. Definitely gonna order from you again\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n  \u003Cp>reviewer moonseaco\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\u003Cp>\"I was not expecting much\" is a line we think about a lot. A lot of people have had a rough first experience with 3D printing: stringy parts, wrong sizes, colours that didn't match. Part of our job is resetting that expectation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"themes-at-a-glance\">Themes at a glance\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Ctable>\n  \u003Cthead>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Cth>Theme\u003C\u002Fth>\u003Cth>What reviewers said\u003C\u002Fth>\u003Cth>What sits behind it\u003C\u002Fth>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003C\u002Fthead>\n  \u003Ctbody>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Communication\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>\"patient\", \"fast response\", \"easy to communicate\"\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Telegram updates and an order page showing your status\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Above and beyond\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>\"Took on a project that many was unable to\", \"quickly rectified\"\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Every model checked by hand; free reprint within 30 days for wrong or defective prints\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Speed\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>\"printed the next day\", \"rapid print job\"\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Live calendar, and honest dates agreed before you pay\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Quality\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>\"cleaner and professional\", \"colours as promised\"\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>One printer family, printed with the same settings we quote with\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003C\u002Ftbody>\n\u003C\u002Ftable>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"the-real-jobs-behind-the-reviews\">The real jobs behind the reviews\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Two of the jobs behind these reviews:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Custom bike radar mount\u003C\u002Fstrong> in ASA, built for outdoor use in the Singapore sun.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Board game inserts\u003C\u002Fstrong> in PLA, in several colours, sized to fit the original box.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>If you want more ideas, our post on \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fwhat-can-you-3d-print-real-world-ideas\">what you can 3D print\u003C\u002Fa> groups real examples by use.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"what-reviews-can-t-tell-you\">What reviews can't tell you\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Reviews come from people who were happy enough to write one. So here is what we commit to in writing, for everyone:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>A price from slicing your actual file, shown before you pay.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>A human check of every model before it prints.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Rush charges, if any, agreed upfront, never added after.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>If we can't hit your date, we say so before you pay.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>A free reprint within 30 days if a print is wrong or defective.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"quick-faq\">Quick FAQ\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"are-these-reviews-edited\">Are these reviews edited?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>No. They're quoted as written, typos and all. We left out one emoji and nothing else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"how-many-reviews-do-you-have\">How many reviews do you have?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>74, averaging 5.0 out of 5, plus many more satisfied customers who never left one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"will-i-get-a-free-extra-part-like-the-bike-mount-reviewer\">Will I get a free extra part like the bike mount reviewer?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>That was a one-off gesture. What you can count on is the free reprint within 30 days for a print that is wrong or defective.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cblockquote>\u003Cp>Want to see what the fuss is about? \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fcreate\">Get an instant quote\u003C\u002Fa> and we'll check your file before anything prints.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fblockquote>",[18,30,40,52,65,75,86,96,109,119,128,138,146,157,166,175,188,199,210,216,225,235,242,252,264,271,280,288,298,300,307,315],{"slug":19,"category":20,"date":6,"description":21,"image":22,"readTime":23,"tags":24,"title":29},"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",[25,26,27,28],"education","med-tech","prototyping","Vendors@Gov","3D Printing for Classrooms and Med-Tech Prototyping",{"slug":31,"category":20,"date":6,"description":32,"image":33,"readTime":23,"tags":34,"title":39},"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",[35,28,36,37,38],"procurement","SAP Ariba","business","schools","3D Printing for Government, Schools and Companies in Singapore",{"slug":41,"category":42,"date":6,"description":43,"image":44,"readTime":45,"tags":46,"title":51},"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",[47,48,49,14,50],"beginners","courses","3D printing service","industrial","3D Printing in Singapore: Courses, Services and How to Get Started",{"slug":53,"category":42,"date":54,"description":55,"image":56,"readTime":57,"tags":58,"title":63,"updated_at":64},"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",[59,60,61,62],"infill","strength","cost saving","design tips","3D Printing Infill Explained: How Much Do You Really Need?","2026-08-22T00:00:00Z",{"slug":66,"category":42,"date":6,"description":67,"image":68,"readTime":23,"tags":69,"title":74},"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",[70,71,72,73],"pricing","reliability","reprints","value","Cheap vs Reliable 3D Printing: The Real Cost of a Print",{"slug":76,"category":42,"date":6,"description":77,"image":78,"readTime":45,"tags":79,"title":85},"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",[80,81,82,83,84],"jigs","fixtures","design","functional parts","materials","Designing Jigs and Fixtures for FDM 3D Printing",{"slug":87,"category":42,"date":6,"description":88,"image":89,"readTime":23,"tags":90,"title":95},"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",[82,91,92,93,94],"tolerances","clearances","wall thickness","threads","FDM Design Reference: Tolerances, Clearances and Wall Thickness",{"slug":97,"category":98,"date":99,"description":100,"image":101,"readTime":9,"tags":102,"title":108,"updated_at":64},"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",[103,104,105,106,107],"FDM","resin","SLA","comparison","detail","FDM vs Resin 3D Printing: Which Should You Choose?",{"slug":110,"category":42,"date":6,"description":111,"image":112,"readTime":9,"tags":113,"title":118},"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",[114,103,115,116,117],"processes","SLS","MJF","metal printing","FDM vs SLA vs SLS vs MJF vs Metal: Which 3D Printing Process?",{"slug":120,"category":42,"date":6,"description":121,"image":122,"readTime":23,"tags":123,"title":127},"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",[124,125,91,126],"file check","design for FDM","file prep","Our Free File Check: What We Look At Before You Print",{"slug":129,"category":20,"date":6,"description":130,"image":131,"readTime":9,"tags":132,"title":137},"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",[133,134,135,136,27],"small batch","production","bulk","reorders","From Prototype to Small-Batch Production with FDM",{"slug":139,"category":42,"date":6,"description":140,"image":141,"readTime":9,"tags":142,"title":145},"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",[83,143,84,144],"display models","orientation","Functional vs Visual 3D Prints: What Changes and How to Tell Us",{"slug":147,"category":42,"date":148,"description":149,"image":150,"readTime":151,"tags":152,"title":155,"updated_at":156},"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",[70,153,14,154,47],"cost","quote","How Much Does 3D Printing Cost in Singapore?","2026-07-31T00:00:00Z",{"slug":158,"category":42,"date":6,"description":159,"image":160,"readTime":23,"tags":161,"title":165},"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",[162,70,163,164],"ordering","PayNow","order tracking","How Ordering Works: Upload, Quote, Pay and Track",{"slug":167,"category":42,"date":168,"description":169,"image":170,"readTime":45,"tags":171,"title":174,"updated_at":64},"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",[60,172,59,144,173],"durability","engineering","How Strong Are 3D-Printed Parts?",{"slug":176,"category":42,"date":177,"description":178,"image":179,"readTime":180,"tags":181,"title":187},"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",[182,183,184,185,186],"FYP","coursework","architecture models","school projects","budget","How to 3D Print Your FYP, Coursework or Architecture Model in Singapore",{"slug":189,"category":42,"date":177,"description":190,"image":191,"readTime":180,"tags":192,"title":198},"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",[193,194,195,196,197],"STEP","STL","CAD","file format","export","How to Convert STEP to STL (and When You Don’t Need To)",{"slug":200,"category":42,"date":177,"description":201,"image":202,"readTime":203,"tags":204,"title":209},"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",[205,206,207,208,47],"MakerWorld","Printables","Thingiverse","licence","How to Get a MakerWorld, Printables or Thingiverse Model Printed in Singapore",{"slug":211,"category":42,"date":177,"description":212,"image":213,"readTime":180,"tags":214,"title":215},"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",[47,49,14,84,70],"How to Get Something 3D Printed in Singapore: A Step-by-Step Guide",{"slug":217,"category":42,"date":218,"description":219,"image":220,"readTime":23,"tags":221,"title":224},"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",[194,222,47,223],"file preparation","3MF","How to Prepare STL Files for 3D Printing: A Beginner's Guide",{"slug":226,"category":20,"date":6,"description":227,"image":228,"readTime":23,"tags":229,"title":234},"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",[230,231,232,233],"quality","turnaround","reprint guarantee","communication","How We Keep Prints On Time and On Spec",{"slug":236,"category":42,"date":6,"description":237,"image":238,"readTime":23,"tags":239,"title":241},"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",[27,125,84,240],"iteration","Iterating a Part with FDM: v1, v2, v3",{"slug":243,"category":42,"date":177,"description":244,"image":245,"readTime":180,"tags":246,"title":251},"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",[247,248,249,250],"lithophane","gifts","photo","PLA","Lithophanes: What They Are and How to Choose the Right Photo",{"slug":253,"category":98,"date":254,"description":255,"image":256,"readTime":180,"tags":257,"title":263},"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",[258,259,260,261,262],"outdoor","ASA","PETG","UV resistance","weathering","Outdoor 3D Prints: Choosing the Right Material for Sun and Rain",{"slug":265,"category":98,"date":266,"description":267,"image":268,"readTime":203,"tags":269,"title":270},"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",[250,260,84,106],"PLA vs PETG: Which 3D Printing Material Should You Choose?",{"slug":272,"category":42,"date":273,"description":274,"image":275,"readTime":203,"tags":276,"title":279},"reducing-3d-printing-costs-tips-for-smarter-designs","2025-04-22","Simple design changes that can cut your 3D printing costs significantly. 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