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Open-source development logs, printer builds, and 3D printing knowledge from NorthForge3D.

Is Open Source 3D Printing Dead?

When 3D printing first entered the mainstream, open-source projects were the mainstream. RepRap-inspired machines dominated the scene, and building your own printer was a rite of passage…

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Precise Control With 0.9 Stepper Motors

When designing a next-generation 3D printer, every engineering decision matters.
Motion systems define print quality, reliability, noise levels, accuracy, resonance behavior,
and how far you can push a machine before quality begins to fall apart.

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