Guide

Gain insight into product design and making with detailed industry guides from our team.

3D Printed Building Preparing Your Model for 3D Printing

Preparing Your Model for 3D Printing

This guide explains the steps for preparing your model for 3D printing including what a watertight model is, as well as the tolerances for FDM and SLS 3D printing.

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3D Printed Art

The Quick and Easy Guide to Choosing Your 3D Printing Process

Did you know that there are different 3D printing processes? While they all build your model up layer by layer, the method they use to do so is different and leads to distinct characteristics in the final result.

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3D Printed Material Nylon

Find the 3D Printed Material That’s Right For Your Project

For almost every design there are decisions to make on the 3D printed material used. Here’s a quick introduction to all the interesting materials you can 3D print with at Hot Pop Factory.

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Laser Cutting and Engraving Materials

The Ultimate Guide to Laser Cutting and Engraving Materials

Learn about the rich palette of materials available at Hot Pop Factory for laser cutting and engraving applications:

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