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Guides, tutorials, reviews, and roundups from the model4print editorial team. Filament tips, slicer fixes, and the picks worth printing.

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ASA vs PETG: which filament for outdoor parts (and where ABS fits)
EEthan MillerOct 30, 2026
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What is a STEP file? What's inside, what opens it and how to print it
EEthan MillerOct 27, 2026
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How to convert 3MF to STL and STL to 3MF in any slicer
EEthan MillerOct 26, 2026
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How to dry filament: temperatures and times for PLA, PETG and more
EEthan MillerOct 24, 2026
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Retraction settings: how to stop stringing on PLA, PETG and TPU
EEthan MillerOct 22, 2026
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How to convert an STL file to STEP (and why it's not simple)
EEthan MillerOct 20, 2026
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Nylon 3D printing: what it is and when it's worth it
EEthan MillerOct 19, 2026
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What is a 3MF file? What's inside and what opens it
EEthan MillerOct 17, 2026
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3D printer bed adhesion: why prints won't stick and how to fix it
EEthan MillerOct 15, 2026
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OBJ vs STL: what's the difference and which one should you print?
EEthan MillerOct 13, 2026
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What is TPU filament? What it's good for and what to print with it
EEthan MillerOct 11, 2026
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What is FDM 3D printing? Fused deposition modeling explained
EEthan MillerOct 9, 2026