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How To Create And 3D Print A Custom Stencil
by Dave Gaylord
This is a quick tutorial for how to create a custom 3D printed stencil using MatterControl.
Working on a project that might require a customized stencil? Not a problem! With the power of MatterControl, users can imagine, design, and print exactly what they need. Here is how... (More)
How To: Bring Game Characters to Life
by Alec Richter
3D printing has been a game changer in the cosplay world. Learn techniques from our resident cosplayer to turn digital models into physical costumes.
In the past, creating an object based on a video game was difficult, time intensive, and generally accomplished by hand. My background in 3D printing comes from cosplay, and the most common question I am asked is "how do you make your costumes?" (More)
How To: Vapor Polishing
How To 3D Print Hardware from McMaster-Carr
Troubleshooting for MatterControl Print Leveling
Band-IT Dragster Assembly Instructions
Bringing the Helmet to Life
Calibrating Your Makerbot using MatterControl
3D Printer Firmware Settings - Stepper Motor Configuration
How to: Coat Your Prints with Hydrographics

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Tech Breakdown: An In-depth Look at the MoonRay S 3D Printer
by Scott Cahoon
MatterHackers pros take a detailed look at this high resolution, easy-to-use resin 3D Printer.
Precision, smooth surfaces, and fine details are all mainstays of Stereolithography (SLA) 3D printing. Now with the introduction of Digital Light Processing (DLP) technologies, SLA printing has come into its own. A case in point is the MoonRay S - Wireless High-Resolution UV DLP Desktop 3D Printer. The MoonRay S has leaped past traditional laser-based SLA processes, excelling in performance, speed, functionality and flexibility over legacy SLA technologies.... (More)

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Two Legged Wiener Dog Keeps Rolling with 3D Printing
by Erica Derrico
What do you get when you combine animal lovers and 3D printing? 3D designed and printed solutions for our fuzzy friends in need, of course! Meet Bubbles, the adorable fur baby with two legs and a 3D printed cart.
Congratulations to Trevor Byers, the 3D printing animal lover who gave his dog, Bubbles, the ability to walk. Bubbles the weiner dog, born July 27, 2014, came into the world without her two front legs - but, as you can tell from the picture below, this did not discourage her!  (More)
July 2015 Hacker of the Month
by Erica Derrico
Wait - THAT is 3D printed? Check out what Mekah Design Studios has done to make Standard PLA look like a rustic artifact.
Congratulations to Mekah Design Studios, our July 2015 Hacker of the Month! Mekah Design Studios has implemeted 3D printing into part of their craft. Printing for about a year, the Mekah team has been improving the speed and quality of their work with the use of their SeeMeCNC Orion. Less than a year ago, the team had a request for 20 trophies that they chose to fulfill with the help of 3D printing.... (More)
June 2015 Hacker of the Month
June 2015 Hacker of the Month
by Erica Derrico
3D Printing and Skateboarding? Find out what they have in common with Kevin Seele and BLOCK Riser Innovations. Let all your hobbies collide!
May 2015 Hacker of the Month
May 2015 Hacker of the Month
by Erica Derrico
Who said you had to be a big kid to print? Meet our nine-year-old Hacker of the Month, Abigail! She uses 3D printing to personalize her play time experience.
April 2015 Hacker of the Month
April 2015 Hacker of the Month
by Erica Derrico
Introducing Troy Peterson - April's Hacker of the Month! Troy utilizes 3D printing to create silicone molds. Learn how easy it is to quickly develop prototypes for all your future projects that require molds and casts.

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July 2015 Hacker of the Month
Wait - THAT is 3D printed? Check out what Mekah Design Studios has done to make Standard PLA look like a rustic artifact.
June 2015 Hacker of the Month
3D Printing and Skateboarding? Find out what they have in common with Kevin Seele and BLOCK Riser Innovations. Let all your hobbies collide!
Two Legged Wiener Dog Keeps Rolling with 3D Printing
by Erica Derrico
What do you get when you combine animal lovers and 3D printing? 3D designed and printed solutions for our fuzzy friends in need, of course! Meet Bubbles, the adorable fur baby with two legs and a 3D printed cart.
Congratulations to Trevor Byers, the 3D printing animal lover who gave his dog, Bubbles, the ability to walk. Bubbles the weiner dog, born July 27, 2014, came into the world without her two front legs - but, as you can tell from the picture below, this did not discourage her!  (More)
May 2015 Hacker of the Month
May 2015 Hacker of the Month
by Erica Derrico
Who said you had to be a big kid to print? Meet our nine-year-old Hacker of the Month, Abigail! She uses 3D printing to personalize her play time experience.
April 2015 Hacker of the Month
April 2015 Hacker of the Month
by Erica Derrico
Introducing Troy Peterson - April's Hacker of the Month! Troy utilizes 3D printing to create silicone molds. Learn how easy it is to quickly develop prototypes for all your future projects that require molds and casts.
March 2015 Hacker of the Month
Check out March's Hacker of the Month! It's a great way to learn about new projects and designs to print - get to know your fellow 3D printing community through this friendly monthly competition!
February 2015 Hacker of the Month
Check out February's Hacker of the Month! It's a great way to learn about new projects and designs to print - get to know your fellow 3D printing community through this friendly monthly competition!

MatterControl

Simple and intuitive powerful 3D Printing Software
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MatterHackers Releases MatterControl Limited Alpha
by MatterHackers
3D Printing Application Available Today for Windows Users
Lake Forest, California -  May 18th 2013 - MatterHackers today announced the limited alpha release of its revolutionary new 3D printing software - MatterControl.  Users can download MatterControl, which is currently available for Windows/PC, from the MatterHackers website.  MatterControl features a intuitive approach to 3D printing that allows users to queue multiple parts for printing without pre-slicing, as well as a library that enables users to organize and search their design files.... (More)
Introducing MatterControl
Introducing MatterControl
by Kevin Pope
A free app that lets you organize and manage your 3-D prints.
MatterControl 0.7.5 released!
MatterControl 0.7.5 released!
by Kevin E. Pope
Latest version of MatterControl adds 'Plug and Print' easy setup plus a bunch of other goodies.
MatterControl 0.8.1 released!
MatterControl 0.8.1 released!
by Lars Brubaker
Latest version of MatterControl adds the 'CuraEngine' as a slicing option, design editing, plus much more.
MatterControl - Viewing and Modifying Parts
MatterControl - Viewing and Modifying Parts
by MatterHackers
A guide to viewing and modifying your 3D printable parts within MatterControl using the 3D View panel. This is a convenient toolkit for modifying your objects in basic ways - allowing you to rotate, scale, and mirror your prints with ease.
MatterControl - Layer by Layer Previewing
MatterControl - Layer by Layer Previewing
by Angela Darnall
This guide introduces the Layer View feature as a way to, quite literally, get an in-depth look at the design of each object, and how to use the tools within this section.
Airwolf 3D partners with MatterHackers to bring fully-supported 3D printing software to customers
Airwolf 3D partners with MatterHackers to bring fully-supported 3D printing software to customers
by MatterHackers
Airwolf 3D to Offer Fully-supported 3D Printing Software To Customers
MatterControl For Mac OS X
MatterControl For Mac OS X
by MatterHackers
MatterHackers is excited to announce that MatterControl, the all-in-one 3D printing application, is now available for Mac.
MatterControl 0.9.4 Released
MatterControl 0.9.4 Released
by Lars Brubaker
New printer profiles, bug fixes, and lots of user requested enhancements. The best version of MatterControl yet!
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