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                    "author": "Tyler Anderson", 
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                    "description": "The FormBox Desktop Vacuum Former is a perfect addition to your 3D printing workflow. Expand your production and use new materials!", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><span>MatterHackers is on a mission to enable people to build things themselves using whatever method works best for them. We started with <a href=\"https://www.matterhackers.com/store/c/printer-kits\">3D printing</a> and have expanded to <a href=\"https://www.matterhackers.com/store/c/cnc-machines\">CNC mills</a>, and laser cutters, and now we are selling our first vacuforming machine.</span></p>\n<p><span>The <a href=\"https://www.matterhackers.com/store/l/mayku-formbox-desktop-vacuum-former/sk/MLCH26RT\">Mayku FormBox</a> is a $699 vacuformer that makes it incredibly simple to form plastic sheets into any shape that you want.</span></p></div>", 
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                    "description": "PLA isn't known for its thermal resistance, but 3D printing materials have advanced to create Tough PLA: the same easy-to-print material with new advanced properties.", 
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                    "description": "Successfully produce 3D printed parts out of polypropylene filament with these tips on achieving stronger bed adhesion and minimizing shrinkage.", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><a title=\"Polypropylene 3D Printer Filament\" href=\"https://www.matterhackers.com/store/c/polypropylene-3d-printer-filament\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Polypropylene</a> (PP) is a popular semi-rigid polymer material used to produce many common consumer products due to its superb mechanical properties. Suitable for a variety of applications, examples of everyday use cases can be found in the form of squeezable bottles, flip-top mint containers, car bumpers, toys, and so much more. Positive features associated with polypropylene include its robust resistance to chemicals, fatigue, high-temperature, and impact. This thermoplastic material is made up of hydrophobic molecules (molecules physically resistant to water), making it ideal for products that heavily rely on protection from moisture. With these qualities in mind, its no wonder polypropylene has caught the attention of 3D printing enthusiasts for prototyping purposes and even ready-to-use functional parts.</p></div>", 
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                {
                    "author": "Alec Richter", 
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                    "date_published": "Jan 22, 2020", 
                    "description": "Preparing your workspace for your new 3D printer can be exciting, just make sure you take into consideration some key tips before getting started.", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><span>You&rsquo;re ready to start 3D printing with your FFF 3D printer, whether it&rsquo;s for business or for fun, and maybe you&rsquo;ve purchased a machine and it&rsquo;s on the way or you&rsquo;re still researching which one to get (which, I suggest giving us a call and we can help you find exactly what you need). Something that I didn&rsquo;t even consider until my first printer arrived on my doorstep, was where exactly was I going to put it and what do I need to keep it organized. I&rsquo;ve taken some time to look around MatterHackers&rsquo; headquarters, my setup at home, and some stations I&rsquo;ve seen online and at public makerspaces and compiled a list of things you may encounter while using your new 3D printer.</span></p>\n<p><span></span></p></div>", 
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                    "author": "Alec Richter", 
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                    "date_published": "Jan 7, 2020", 
                    "description": "Finding a spool that matches your brand isn't always easy. Fortunately, Pantone makes that easy with custom color ordering.", 
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                {
                    "author": "Alec Richter", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Oct 2, 2019", 
                    "description": "3D printing in multiple colors can be challenging, but the Palette 2 Pro and Canvas makes the whole process easier than ever.", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><span>Most 3D printers out there utilize one nozzle, which means one material and color. If you&rsquo;re looking for multiple colors in your finished part, you have to know ahead of time to research and purchase a dual extrusion printer or take the time to learn and develop hand painting skills. With the former, you&rsquo;re still limited to two colors, and with the latter, there&rsquo;s steps between printing and painting like sanding and finishing to make sure paint doesn&rsquo;t seep along layer lines. Enter the Palette 2 from Mosaic Manufacturing.</span></p>\n<p><span></span></p></div>", 
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                    "title": "How To: Use the Palette 2 Pro and Canvas to Create Multi-Color 3D Prints", 
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                {
                    "author": "Alec Richter", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Nov 12, 2019", 
                    "description": "Learn how to use Easel Pro and the Inventables X-Carve 1000mm CNC machine to make a custom wedding gift.", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><span></span><span>After using some wood slices at my wedding as centerpieces and risers, I thought it would have been a great idea if I had time to carve out something custom on them. As is typical for wedding planning, there just wasn&rsquo;t that sort of time, however, it was still something I wanted to keep in my back pocket for the future. My cousin is getting married early next year and I think this is the perfect opportunity to make a special wedding gift for the newlyweds. With that plan in mind, I set out to use the Inventables X-Carve to carve something out for them.</span><span><br /></span><span><br /></span><span></span></p></div>", 
                    "reference": "weekend-build-wood-slice-centerpiece-using-the-inventables-x-carve", 
                    "title": "Weekend Build: Wood Slice Centerpiece using the Inventables X-Carve", 
                    "url": "/articles/weekend-build-wood-slice-centerpiece-using-the-inventables-x-carve"
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                {
                    "author": "Alec Richter", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Oct 15, 2019", 
                    "description": "Get the most out of your 3D printer with these calibration tests which are designed to reveal small adjustments you can make to get your 3D prints to really shine.", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><span></span></p>\n<p><span>When we test a new printer or material, we will usually run them through these set of different calibration prints. In previous years, MAKE magazine put together a list of FFF and SLA 3D printers and tested them using a set of 3D models specifically tailored for different geometry conditions. Each model is designed to test one specific facet of the 3D printing experience, from overhang quality to Z-banding to support removal. MAKE would score each test from 1 to 5 with 1 being a total failure and 5 being a perfect print with no defects related to that test (and one test was pass or fail). With this set of 3D models, you can fine tune your 3D printer to optimize your 3D printer's capabilities and finished 3D print quality.</span></p>\n<p></p></div>", 
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                    "title": "Top Ten Prints to Calibrate your 3D Printer", 
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                {
                    "author": "MatterHackers", 
                    "category": "support", 
                    "date_published": "Jun 18, 2019", 
                    "description": "The time is here to explore easy and affordable metal 3D printing. 3D printing with real metal on a desktop 3D printer is now possible using Ultrafuse 316L Metal 3D printing filament from BASF 3D Printing Solutions.", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><h3><strong>What is metal 3D printing?</strong></h3>\n\n<p>Until recently, 3D printing with metal has been limited to sintering or powder 3D printing. Essentially, metal powder is bound together using high powered lasers, and then the parts are post-processed in a kiln or forge to produce nearly 100% solid metal parts. These machines, materials, and the post-processing needed to produce parts are expensive to own ($100,000+ for entry-level machines), and cost-prohibitive for the general public. You could easily spend over $1000 for a few small parts.</p>\n<p></p>\n\n</div>", 
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                    "title": "How to Succeed with 3D Printing Metal on a Desktop 3D Printer", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p>Metal 3D printing has not only increased in popularity over the years; it's also become more attainable for the common consumer as new game-changing products enter the market. Materials like <a title=\"BASF Ultrafuse 316L Metal 3D Printing Filament\" href=\"https://www.matterhackers.com/store/l/basf-ultrafuse-316l-metal-composite-3d-printing-filament-175mm/sk/MRDKJRRS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BASF's Ultrafuse 316L Filament</a> make metal additive manufacturing through desktop 3D printers an accessible reality. Starting right from the home, any advanced user or professional can produce metal parts on&nbsp;a&nbsp;Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) 3D printer that comprises of the necessary components to extrude abrasive materials at high temperatures. <a title=\"BCN3D Sigmax R19\" href=\"https://www.matterhackers.com/store/l/bcn3d-sigmax-idex/sk/M487NU8Y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BCN3D Sigmax R19</a>, <a title=\"Ultimaker S5\" href=\"https://www.matterhackers.com/store/l/ultimaker-s5/sk/MH6DVDNK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ultimaker S5</a>, and&nbsp;<a title=\"Pulse 3D Printer\" href=\"https://www.matterhackers.com/store/c/Pulse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pulse</a>&nbsp;are just a few of many 3D printers capable of this, right out of the box.</p></div>", 
                    "reference": "how-to-prepare-metal-3d-printed-basf-ultrafuse-316l-parts-for-debinding-and-sintering", 
                    "title": "How to Prepare Ultrafuse 316L Parts for Debinding and Sintering", 
                    "url": "/articles/how-to-prepare-metal-3d-printed-basf-ultrafuse-316l-parts-for-debinding-and-sintering"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Alec Richter", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Jun 23, 2019", 
                    "description": "Learn how to 3D print one part with two different colors with a single-extrusion 3D printer!", 
                    "hero": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/O89a7O7bgc4XJPTdaME9Rt4IgDXLuwu0Cybeso-c8Md4yURs0FT-Z4NKcsBOLKTDgclP4oGz5ow1l5nl4-ucllOe", 
                    "icon": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/O89a7O7bgc4XJPTdaME9Rt4IgDXLuwu0Cybeso-c8Md4yURs0FT-Z4NKcsBOLKTDgclP4oGz5ow1l5nl4-ucllOe", 
                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAoKO1i6sKDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><span>Dual extrusion is a lot more commonplace than it used to be, but the different methods possible are as varied as ever. Some use articulating within the print head to change from nozzle to the other, some have multiple toolheads they switch back and forth from, some use one nozzle and purge out the old material, and some have two nozzles mounted to the same printhead. Each of these has their own set of advantages and disadvantages, but the biggest thing is that if your 3D printer doesn&rsquo;t already utilize one of these, there&rsquo;s some external cost involved in upgrading your printer to do more than one color or material in a print, unless you fake it.</span></p></div>", 
                    "reference": "how-to-print-two-colors-with-one-nozzle", 
                    "title": "How To: Print Two Colors With One Nozzle", 
                    "url": "/articles/how-to-print-two-colors-with-one-nozzle"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Alec Richter", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Jul 29, 2018", 
                    "description": "Alec is here to walk you through the process of 3D scanning, preparing and 3D printing a custom bust of a person to display at work or at home!", 
                    "hero": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Pv4o7jAFI3d72_ITAYmQ8N0FXByVPK3UtgrJJUyx_MGrwm_X8aXTz6fO2dlrbKP5Y0TdCJmM-6-ZoveS34CC5XCuuQ", 
                    "icon": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/xCKX8T3mgfpcWiCarZ25ocMKuNcytk4FT5ByrNilznPyFJZBp-dj0h3h_Fdlj6ae_rd1ux-Ft6MSB8kOFdOMiBZsLQ", 
                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAwIOM6LkKDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><span>This is a project I&rsquo;ve been wanting to put together for a long time that I finally figured out the right workflow to make it a fairly quick and easy process to get from scan to 3D print. We carry 3D scanners that have some variance in the objects they are intended be used to scan; the Matter and Form or BQ Ciclop are intended for scanning small, action figure sized objects, or the 3D Sense scanner is for large objects or people. That being said, we don&rsquo;t have a lot of prints around the office that utilize 3D scanners as the basis model, so I came up with a project that needed one: a 3D printed organization chart. </span></p>\n<p><span></span></p></div>", 
                    "reference": "how-to-turn-a-3d-scan-into-a-bust", 
                    "title": "How To: Turn a 3D Scan Into a Bust", 
                    "url": "/articles/how-to-turn-a-3d-scan-into-a-bust"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "MatterHackers", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Aug 8, 2018", 
                    "description": "The 3D Printing Community is filled with creative people, so we want to show off that creativity with the #MatterHackersHex Project! Customize your very own hextile and get a $5 discount code! ", 
                    "hero": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/zt8HYwrfhG8RI7JFpnEzRJT0f4CmQb095KYCiXw22evQUlNmYlWdXK86LfCpfcltQchhmiDhJXFy36uSGJym7W8rgHQ", 
                    "icon": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/59VL5JiqMlHUl3emi7GzzcDRiIjTbbfE4kXhmtzYCUizx5z2ZbuoQB6MygPM9nm-YY-ZdSxV3dL6s_OsZLVXtaDNhQ", 
                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAwJGnkqkKDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><span>The 3D Printing and Maker Community is truly a special place to let creativity flow freely. Because of that, we want to give you the chance to display your creative side at MatterHackers HQ!&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;<span><br /></span><span><br /></span><span></span></p></div>", 
                    "reference": "how-to-get-your-3d-prints-displayed-at-matterhackers-hq", 
                    "title": "How To: Get 3D Prints Displayed at MatterHackers HQ", 
                    "url": "/articles/how-to-get-your-3d-prints-displayed-at-matterhackers-hq"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Alec Richter", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Jan 16, 2019", 
                    "description": "Thermoforming is a manufacturing process completely different from 3D printing and has its own workflow. Take a look at what you need to know before getting started.", 
                    "hero": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/zfsqMiT4X1hECrqGpUjC9v--ByJuo_PNq1sCLeKDKBFFyegBr_08IbePHbKbEYFln1FEHrBf2t4NQGlzgXg8O6SlUw", 
                    "icon": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/WPlXHLG2jsGJzdRLMvLoSlPxYY70ZtdXbUlfH9oKpRd9LX7dvA-I5Bxa8MyzGYD03VFfko-zK554Ces9KsfBlpND", 
                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAoOSr874JDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><span>Much like 3D printing, getting started with thermoforming has its own nuances, tricks, and workflow that takes some getting used to. Even across the various forms of 3D printing, the workflow is different; some can handle complex overhangs, geometry, and things like internal cavities, but models for thermoforming need to be a lot simpler than that. Thanks to this article, you will have a much better understanding of how thermoforming works, what you need to consider, and some ideas of how to utilize it best.</span></p>\n<p><span></span></p></div>", 
                    "reference": "how-to-understand-the-basics-of-thermoforming", 
                    "title": "How To: Understand the Basics of Thermoforming", 
                    "url": "/articles/how-to-understand-the-basics-of-thermoforming"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Alec Richter", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Feb 13, 2019", 
                    "description": "Once you have a 3D printer, desk space becomes a commodity. Being able to move that clutter into an organized wall mounted display comes in handy! ", 
                    "hero": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/z6UYJbo6RGMeYWvY1OtH3MluezDVu5xwtEXQ_2SsqNh_bEw6FeC2tJzf2R9lhGnldDCafOCazFmjrwbU9h6ITAZI_g", 
                    "icon": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/e1L9yQ2xFILjf6knCV9QPN10kgY1HjuwOVagz9Kn9UvN1lnqEvbpul-WZZ95vcdpjuV1fGtNKHdgJxLUAs_TtqndsQ", 
                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAoJzikqIKDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><span>It&rsquo;s happened to the best of us; you want to organize and clean up your space but there&rsquo;s just not enough room to display that cool print you&rsquo;ve put together or keep all your equipment neatly laid out. I&rsquo;ve developed a system I use at home that&rsquo;s really been really beneficial to have at the office; small or large I can wall mount any object you can throw at me. There&rsquo;s three main methods I use of varying skill levels, so let&rsquo;s start off with what you need for all methods:</span><span><br /></span><span><br /></span><span>You need an object to mount. This can be something you 3D printed, or something that only exists in the physical world (you don&rsquo;t have a 3D model of it). Once you have your object, consider how you want it mounted, what might get in the way when hanging it up, are you going to use screws and drywall anchors, nails, etc. From there you can figure out which method is going to work best for your project.</span></p>\n<p><span></span></p></div>", 
                    "reference": "weekend-builds-wall-mount-anything", 
                    "title": "Weekend Builds: Wall Mount Anything", 
                    "url": "/articles/weekend-builds-wall-mount-anything"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Alec Richter", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Feb 27, 2019", 
                    "description": "Laser cutting and engraving adds an entirely new dimension to your digital fabrication toolbelt. Check out some ideas for your next project.", 
                    "hero": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/tLHBzFSylxTxHOO-KlxHXfcReLKS712uDvqcGUjQRD8GY0df-keyMrMLD32dq9DnAPGeKwEQrO9rPJUSj17AIRHtZQ", 
                    "icon": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Y_sfMdbd8MVpkBecF9I7GaOcIfetn2OGb71K0kXUnMSvlP3x7WRqs4tgkU1c_l5V0szs1ZQCYD10gek5KnFM_W0d", 
                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAoM6L2KkKDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><span>When it comes to digital fabrication, MatterHackers is your one-stop-shop for all your equipment and material needs, like laser cutters and engravers. While we carry several different machines, this article is going to focus on the <a title=\"https://www.matterhackers.com/store/l/fsl-muse-hobby-laser-cutter-and-engraver/sk/MG6DV2SV\" href=\"https://www.matterhackers.com/store/l/fsl-muse-hobby-laser-cutter-and-engraver/sk/MG6DV2SV\">FSL Muse</a> and the companion software, Retina Engrave 3, simply because I&rsquo;m most familiar with that laser cutter and its workflow.</span></p>\n<p><span>There&rsquo;s a lot of different things you can actually do with your laser cutter once you have it, more than I could even think of. To give you an idea of what you can do, I&rsquo;m going to work on three different projects around three different concepts: reconstructing a 3D model, engraving a pattern, and creating custom packaging. Let&rsquo;s get to it!</span></p>\n<p><span> </span></p></div>", 
                    "reference": "weekend-builds-laser-cutting-and-engraving", 
                    "title": "Weekend Builds: Laser Cutting and Engraving", 
                    "url": "/articles/weekend-builds-laser-cutting-and-engraving"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Alec Richter", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Mar 11, 2019", 
                    "description": "Desk organization can be tricky when things get busy - print out some key parts and reclaim some lost space and create new space at the same time.", 
                    "hero": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/0XkhWGvJ2gGdFr7UGWMlSQn6hVXlv7AXdkZYFx-xTERBRRnpQTuP_2ArSKg2GMfi1ya--p9baB6Qdz6JAw2AKEih7YI", 
                    "icon": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ImlYq-AYNwYAvrZ4oBOQl2S9JLOHuXyoqau92-mKfMktSGH_BkHX_9A3uw8IuRKnKiuSgVrpyawe2YeCKQ3OLKNl3w", 
                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAoK7igOUIDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><span>With the many projects I am juggling at once, it&rsquo;s really easy for my desk to get cluttered. Either I&rsquo;m planning out the next Weekend Build or putting together the current one and 3D prints tend to pile up. A couple coworkers built themselves desk risers to combat their clutter, so I set out to do the same for the Creative Team.</span><span></span></p></div>", 
                    "reference": "weekend-builds-desk-risers", 
                    "title": "Weekend Builds: Desk Risers", 
                    "url": "/articles/weekend-builds-desk-risers"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Tina Chau", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Mar 21, 2019", 
                    "description": "Successfully achieve strong bed adhesion for NylonX, NylonG, and standard filaments using LayerLock Garolite Build Surfaces.", 
                    "hero": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/oAzo3VxP8pxXRGTKdNF-3Gm7s-E_5P2Fjh9Mdam90DI-AOK71oHz7LXWe6RPiHAQ6FhZTp2mUVeG3WFcTEPhkj5WIg", 
                    "icon": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/q863GV045Llo-O71lumRhLhLhFfmFSAlib_ib1_onM6U5wuAbwpjOQo1MaD6R-_LPcgMEGqGknqr_b2Ohbbv2K5ur7Y", 
                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAoKGiiaIJDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p>One of 3D printer users&rsquo; greatest challenges is warping. Whether it&rsquo;s due to poor bed adhesion, moisture-filled filament, unstable environment temperature, or some combination of all three, every user has had their parts lift during the printing process. <a title=\"PRO Series Nylon\" href=\"https://www.matterhackers.com/store/c/PRO%20Series%20Nylon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nylon</a> and nylon-based filament, for example, are materials notoriously known for their susceptibility to warping during printing due to nylon having lack of rigidity, relatively high shrink rate, and high hygroscopicity (absorbing water from the air).</p>\n<p>We have a solution for that. Introducing our LayerLock Garolite Build Surfaces&mdash;your one stop solution to achieving strong bed adhesion for advanced-material printing. You'll achieve better bed adhesion that is designed for nylon and nylon-based filaments such as <a title=\"NylonX\" href=\"https://www.matterhackers.com/store/c/NylonX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NylonX</a> and <a title=\"NylonG\" href=\"https://www.matterhackers.com/store/c/nylong\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NylonG</a>, as well as standard filaments such as <a title=\"MatterHackers PRO Series PLA\" href=\"https://www.matterhackers.com/store/c/PRO%20series%20PLA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PLA</a>, <a title=\"PRO Series PETG\" href=\"https://www.matterhackers.com/store/c/PRO%20Series%20PETG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PETG</a>, <a title=\"PRO Series TPU\" href=\"https://www.matterhackers.com/store/c/TPU%20%28Thermoplastic%20Polyurethane%29\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TPU</a>, and more!</p></div>", 
                    "reference": "how-to-succeed-with-layerlock-garolite-build-surfaces", 
                    "title": "How To Succeed with LayerLock Garolite Build Surfaces", 
                    "url": "/articles/how-to-succeed-with-layerlock-garolite-build-surfaces"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "MatterHackers", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Mar 14, 2019", 
                    "description": "Powder coated PEI steel sheets are a great alternative build surface for strong bed adhesion. Here's how you can succeed using this durable build plate.", 
                    "hero": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/mfL50N4KIPT-N5iTGe6mp8G3LCyfne8ClrV02cVqS7SK8XVFlc7G1NnB44n1m8RHDfCA8t_k-LjA05NK_BG1nsiI", 
                    "icon": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/mfL50N4KIPT-N5iTGe6mp8G3LCyfne8ClrV02cVqS7SK8XVFlc7G1NnB44n1m8RHDfCA8t_k-LjA05NK_BG1nsiI", 
                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAoMH8kKoLDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p>When you want strong adhesion between your prints and bed, PEI is a great alternative build surface to turn to when your go-to build surface isn&rsquo;t cutting it. PLA, ABS, PETG, and TPU&mdash;PEI surfaces provide strong adhesion for all these standard filaments. We trust PEI&rsquo;s strength so much, we&rsquo;ve added the LayerLock Powder Coated PEI Build Plate&mdash;a durable, long-lasting steel sheet to help users succeed in their 3D printing endeavors&mdash;to our list of trusted build surfaces.</p></div>", 
                    "reference": "how-to-succeed-with-layerlock-powder-coated-pei-build-plates", 
                    "title": "How to Succeed with LayerLock Powder Coated PEI Build Plates", 
                    "url": "/articles/how-to-succeed-with-layerlock-powder-coated-pei-build-plates"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Alec Richter", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Sep 26, 2018", 
                    "description": "Whether it's time constraints or strength, a larger nozzle is an excellent addition to anyone's 3D printing toolbox. Take a look at some considerations when making this change.", 
                    "hero": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/vUJltoUX1CoxZx3LqOfXm6bqAwDmdjL-hVHg_Qp-SyZss0Y6LO6Oml32NBLMrTlnPaVvYbJpzAr3WTL49YH82MybVw", 
                    "icon": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/cW0kQnsmuXa4wVnciR6R-3SREwUt9DqmBOGydc8dcxfkpzpucg1BmcYfs4XxUFPM1B98T6n0yo47rSNc1k111Mnvew", 
                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAwKeX3ucJDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><span>For a lot of people, one of the biggest hurdles with 3D printing isn&rsquo;t cost or quality, it&rsquo;s time. My interest in 3D printing came from the perspective that it was a tool I could use to ramp up the detail for my props and personal cosplay projects in a passive way; I was not a user with strict deadlines. If I set a &ldquo;deadline&rdquo; for an upcoming convention, not finishing a print in time had no real consequence other than disappointment that I didn&rsquo;t finish it in time. A professional doesn&rsquo;t have that luxury, and I&rsquo;ve talked to plenty that use more traditional mediums like clay sculpting, carving, or &ldquo;kitbashing&rdquo; to make something, specifically because a 3D printed project may take a week of print time and they only have a couple days, not counting the time it would take them to finish the prints as well. Print time is directly related to nozzle size; enter the Volcano hotend.</span></p></div>", 
                    "reference": "how-to-3d-print-with-a-larger-nozzle", 
                    "title": "How To: 3D Print With a Larger Nozzle", 
                    "url": "/articles/how-to-3d-print-with-a-larger-nozzle"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Alec Richter", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Oct 4, 2018", 
                    "description": "Slice Engineering's new Mosquito hotend is your latest option in hotends, but it takes a little assembly to get started.", 
                    "hero": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/DSAf85MrM6-xMPDuVJI-kRL5hwpMF0RuDuK62_A2s5SVBOpPvhXyXW3UJEVG0SwFlM5c-VbnqEKZ0XK59mpYdxtx", 
                    "icon": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/DSAf85MrM6-xMPDuVJI-kRL5hwpMF0RuDuK62_A2s5SVBOpPvhXyXW3UJEVG0SwFlM5c-VbnqEKZ0XK59mpYdxtx", 
                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAwJfb8-8KDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><span>New from Slice Engineering: the Mosquito Hotend. This 3D printer hotend platform has been designed to easily fit into 3D printers you already have, but it&rsquo;s biggest benefit is how well it keeps heat localized to the heater block and avoids having heat creep as readily as other hotends might. Rather than require you to use proprietary hardware, you can instead choose to use parts you already have from other 3D printers.</span><span><br /></span></p></div>", 
                    "reference": "how-to-assemble-the-mosquito-hotend", 
                    "title": "How To: Assemble the Mosquito Hotend", 
                    "url": "/articles/how-to-assemble-the-mosquito-hotend"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Alec Richter", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Apr 8, 2018", 
                    "description": "Discover the sustainable concept and history of the Master Spool 3D Printer Filament solution with the Pros at MatterHackers.", 
                    "hero": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/IJQlMIQqBRIxdLtt1gYMpkqpl121lmRBNv8pxHwOR0FGB2BcFqfCRa2PMKlnhQzq8rmLO27GRDYFaKSFFAKMpnNA5Q", 
                    "icon": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/IJQlMIQqBRIxdLtt1gYMpkqpl121lmRBNv8pxHwOR0FGB2BcFqfCRa2PMKlnhQzq8rmLO27GRDYFaKSFFAKMpnNA5Q", 
                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAwL7i-KgKDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><h3>Filament without a spool? Why are we making this?</h3>\n\n<p><span>The short answer: because the community wants it. We had enough questions, comments and plenty of tweets asking if we had plans to pick up the Master Spool concept. Seeing the response and interest within the community made it clear to us: we needed to bring this idea to the States. With a joint effort between MatterHackers and Village Plastics, you can now purchase Master Spool refills from within the US.</span></p>\n\n</div>", 
                    "reference": "tech-breakdown-the-master-spool", 
                    "title": "Tech Breakdown: The Master Spool", 
                    "url": "/articles/tech-breakdown-the-master-spool"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Alec Richter", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Jul 23, 2018", 
                    "description": "Laser and resin 3D Printers have a very different workflow from the more common extruder and plastic 3D printers. Learn what it takes to use these high-resolution machines.", 
                    "hero": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/NlvKeRThX3Lk6JdqRVlHdhoqPS_3Q1E1zBKPkAUElvNIn5CAds9KNPKaeMoO_VsZI910Qpcl-jE4hEuDbhhs_cYhjg", 
                    "icon": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pUhlFfvEq833JpdeUV1yENwAZ7vuTXz8ROVsCviJV9hrwiyDiqD1snIrD9ctJ5jyxxcxv1sxn7CXSqJWF0UFUI_zoQ", 
                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAwMGwpacLDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><span>The Peopoly Moai has been a great machine to introduce more people to SLA 3D printing and the possibilities this 3D printing method brings with it. Whether it&rsquo;s used for printing miniatures for tabletop games, high-resolution anatomical models, or for small but intricate engineer prototypes, there are just some things that SLA is much better suited for than FFF (Fused Filament Fabrication) 3D printing. There is a different workflow to the process, because rather than printing, removing support, and sanding to make a clean and finished model using FFF 3D printers, you need a couple different tools to make your SLA 3D prints come out that much better.</span></p></div>", 
                    "reference": "how-to-print-clean-and-post-process-sla-3d-prints", 
                    "title": "How To: Print, Clean, and Post-Process SLA 3D Prints", 
                    "url": "/articles/how-to-print-clean-and-post-process-sla-3d-prints"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Alec Richter", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Jul 23, 2018", 
                    "description": "3D prints from SLA 3D printers solidify liquid resin to create high-resolution parts. These resins need to be handled with care from opening to disposal.", 
                    "hero": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/2_xrxJ2UpJMk3MIu8ximIR_6mYy6mUbn0ObQb4K5xh3b7BE22fGr_RpnnTCxjvbg4bRGILTm869qUKFIMm5kSavQdA", 
                    "icon": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/OIkBk5P5h-QBpOkOBlURxakQP3OcTVGi367j3RGNdi1X6hM0zrYE0lCnoZwp-u04SUmCNhAFcdU1CJnXop2_bGR7DP4", 
                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAwOG07bgKDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><span>If you&rsquo;re used to 3D printing using plastics like PLA, ABS, PETG, or nylons, transitioning to an SLA 3D printer is a foreign experience. While parts of the process are similar, there are some major points that are different between the two, the biggest being safe handling of the materials and maintaining a clean work environment. With plastic based 3D printers, you really only have to worry about hot parts, the occasional fumey material, and throwing away your scraps when your prints are done and supports are removed. With SLA printers, the liquid resins that are hardened to make the 3D prints are a bit more hazardous. Let&rsquo;s look into how you should be handling your resins, using them before and after cleaning, and how to dispose of them when you&rsquo;re done with them.</span></p></div>", 
                    "reference": "how-to-safely-handle-use-and-dispose-resins-for-sla-3d-printers", 
                    "title": "How To: Safely Handle, Use, and Dispose Resins for SLA 3D Printers", 
                    "url": "/articles/how-to-safely-handle-use-and-dispose-resins-for-sla-3d-printers"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Alec Richter", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Jul 23, 2018", 
                    "description": "Sourcing all the parts for Daniel Noree's OpenRC F1 Car can be tedious or expensive; enter Skissografen and his ingenious solution.", 
                    "hero": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/LHDp5gVDc0oTfu7Br1q-bv7z2eZrCUvU4UaqF_IXHWK3ElYpKpcAeiH6KzEnYK31Bn4RcuUrTzAG9RrX2M-rOdUo", 
                    "icon": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/3XZFbcPg4ksG3MEB5cA9c_iPGv7XYgJ0NXYdXt2AvKkAdswMacldGBHws79dI15C3M0tvQqY8rZmFAKzoIXeVa5eUg", 
                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAwNmGmK8KDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p>If you've ever looked into printing and assembling Daniel Noree's OpenRC F1 car, you may be familiar with its size, Bill of Materials, and overall cost. Each of which can be potentially prohibitive; the large car means long print time to assemble the first time and even longer after it crashes, the bill of materials consists of a variety of screws, bearings, and electronics that are hard to get in the exact quantity (one of this screw, four of this bearing), or the cost of just getting everything is discouraging. Enter Skissografen and his ingenious idea: rather than sourcing all the individual parts that are needed, why not gut a cheap RC car for its hardware and electronics, and print everything significantly smaller to cut down on both print time and the time lost from a crash.</p></div>", 
                    "reference": "how-to-build-a-mini-openrc-f1", 
                    "title": "How To: Build a Mini OpenRC F1", 
                    "url": "/articles/how-to-build-a-mini-openrc-f1"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Alec Richter", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Jul 23, 2018", 
                    "description": "Sometimes, systems in place to make 3D printing easier just ends up making things more difficult. Here's a couple tips to help your Lulzbot finish its leveling routine without error.", 
                    "hero": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/2t_qNQpqKqGg_X0vJUw1MQbO53tPOM-QDEaxLPUuNx4F4DSwV78gUjcSg1u5Yuo6ov5DRNP3pVpibAN148j8pxmmjqQ", 
                    "icon": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/kOHxuCzBl8YzIW2oRZYEg6wFxMbw-Muaokcmz9vUK0HXof3ogYos4oh_Vv38m2aRLIugytmwC_Ey9BqhBIFfuHtjK6U", 
                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAwN7-yqUKDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><span>At MatterHackers, we need a lot of printing assets for one reason or another. Whether it&rsquo;s for a new video, posts for social media, or just a cool project we want to get done, there are a lot of printers at my disposal to get it done. When I need something large, I&rsquo;ll usually go for the <strong>Lulzbot TAZ 6</strong> due to its sizeable build volume. But sometimes the bed leveling procedure fails and there isn&rsquo;t a way to manually level the bed and disable the bed leveling, but there is a solution.</span></p>\n<p><span><strong>Note</strong>: as the Lulzbot Mini uses the same leveling system, this solution equally applies.</span></p></div>", 
                    "reference": "how-to-troubleshoot-a-taz-6-leveling-error", 
                    "title": "How To: Troubleshoot a TAZ 6 Leveling Error", 
                    "url": "/articles/how-to-troubleshoot-a-taz-6-leveling-error"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Alec Richter", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Mar 25, 2018", 
                    "description": "Learn how to properly bond your 3D printed parts and blend the seams in this in-depth guide. ", 
                    "hero": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/LjYHx6QjDfjcWkQy9ZEZmESezQpFw0ul_1-GMgAwAfNISO49ZNBpXndjW918vYMIx6mh-yxLXII5z5uxdfqJTceqgw", 
                    "icon": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/zXzXw_VBJL6N9rXCbk3VweFanL2zymosmtj8R7jWTGhR1WAL7PA1TUVs9OeV-d8cBe32klbe8ALsUQQZOJ9ca8k4sQ", 
                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAwOa5360KDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><span>If you&rsquo;ve ever split a 3D model larger than your build plate into smaller pieces so you can print it, you probably found yourself trying to reattach all the pieces. Sometimes, the pieces don&rsquo;t butt against each other as cleanly as you&rsquo;d like to, or there&rsquo;s a huge gap between the seams that you can see through. If you have wanted to print a model larger than your print volume and you&rsquo;ve never done it before, check out the article by our MatterHacker Pro, Scott,&nbsp;</span><a href=\"http://www.matterhackers.com/articles/printing-outside-the-box-exceeding-the-build-volume-of-your-printer\"><span>here</span></a><span>. </span></p></div>", 
                    "reference": "how-to-bond-your-3d-printed-parts", 
                    "title": "How To: Bond Your 3D Printed Parts", 
                    "url": "/articles/how-to-bond-your-3d-printed-parts"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Alec Richter", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Mar 25, 2018", 
                    "description": "Learn the many different kinds and phases of leveling the bed of your 3D printer. ", 
                    "hero": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/fSoOuQqOO-royDbkaV6l6iOV0olDG9HdG1QKEhtrip4mnF2G-XUv1sUCP2on6lpBcVnhv9UKNp_P-JNvDXdjkW8FwA", 
                    "icon": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/kF2rtVi2ucPHo4WvNOPZHh7I28lPpp31CuXF1KnFU2UY2h3OJN8TfOn79VPXKhAwa-bf_ZxexbJpcGDJdEttX3pVujQ", 
                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAwOam0qsJDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><span>Since the beginning, bed leveling has been the part of 3D printing that can make or break a users experience. Initially, rafts were the best way to ensure your <a href=\"https://www.matterhackers.com/store/c/3d-printer-filament\">3D printer</a> had a flat surface to work with. A raft is a sacrificial structure to compensate for an unlevel bed to be a flat, temporary print surface. They&rsquo;re used much less often now because of the variety of ways a bed can be reliably levelled. There are three main categories: software leveling, hardware leveling, and manual leveling; let&rsquo;s take a look at these and the various subcategories of each.</span></p></div>", 
                    "reference": "3d-printer-bed-leveling", 
                    "title": "The Anatomy of a 3D Printer: Bed Leveling", 
                    "url": "/articles/3d-printer-bed-leveling"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Scott Cahoon", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Apr 2, 2018", 
                    "description": "This detailed guide by the Pros at MatterHackers walks you through the steps to correctly assemble the industry's leading hotend.", 
                    "hero": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/xBLeoG-wTvv9_41UxY5flX-s5mZSlvUlflScsIrfgdt1mse89r3CtAztQuaKkL2NaiRIqEErsGGNSrZYqfh1aN8VXw", 
                    "icon": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/GENm79AhgATfRCLZNvgmrVWxDK00unFmWDjaBKGUHO9JkQjFzquwAITWE4Iigum_2c6ZvlFOZzyvd2xWb-Ihl9zEpTI", 
                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAwNbOlaMKDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><h3><strong>Introduction</strong></h3>\n\n<p><span>The </span><a href=\"https://www.matterhackers.com/store/printer-accessories/v6-hotend-full-kit-1.75mm-universal\"><span>E3D All-Metal v6 Hotend</span></a><span> is one of the most popular and most important third-party upgrades that 3D printing enthusiasts can make to their stock 3D printer. The ubiquitous nature of the J-head mount makes it compatible with most open standard RepRap printers, and the utilitarian design helps prevent hotend maladies that include heat creep, inconsistent nozzle heating, and variable heatsink cooling airflow. With all the advantages of the </span><a href=\"https://www.matterhackers.com/store/printer-accessories/v6-hotend-full-kit-1.75mm-universal\"><span>E3D All-Metal v6 Hotend</span></a><span>, many users still seem to have trouble with the correct process in the assembly and installation of the hotend. This article will cover the assembly and installation process in more detail, building upon the foundation set forth in E3D&rsquo;s </span><span>V6 Assembly</span><span>. At completion, the user will have all the knowledge essential for a successful upgrade to their 3D printer.</span></p>\n<p><span>We also sell the <a href=\"https://www.matterhackers.com/store/l/e3d-all-metal-v6-hotend-fully-assembled-1.75mm-universal-direct-12v/sk/M7Y984LP\">E3D All-Metal Hotend fully assembled</a> if you are not sure you want to tackle the assembly yourself!</span></p>\n<p><span>For all your <a href=\"https://www.matterhackers.com/store/c/E3D\">E3D</a> needs, we have some of the lowest prices on hotends, nozzles, thermistors and more - as well as FREE SHIPPING!</span></p>\n<p></p>\n\n</div>", 
                    "reference": "how-to-assemble-an-e3d-v6-all-metal-hotend", 
                    "title": "How To: Successfully Assemble an E3D v6 All-Metal HotEnd", 
                    "url": "/articles/how-to-assemble-an-e3d-v6-all-metal-hotend"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Alec Richter", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Apr 11, 2018", 
                    "description": "Learn the best practices from the Pros at MatterHackers for 3D printing, finishing, and staining wood-infused filament.", 
                    "hero": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/6oG3mCVAZShWa9527p8KfVJ-DCXbaiVeWby70zw29fyaOgayzCfckr0dFJkOnR7QSh1FB_Oc-KuUWpEeCBE2nZy6uQ", 
                    "icon": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/4MznjhUauKl9aiDleYQhQpbNswnS_Gelrl23Cg3gFHAaChM3VSyXdznTvtaNbVHBNIWRHw02D7wt1FbFLdDkfgpB0A", 
                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAwL6Xg7IJDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><h3><span>What are Wood-filled 3D Printing Filaments?</span></h3>\n\n<p><span>There are many brands and colors of wood-filled filaments like <a title=\"https://www.matterhackers.com/s/store?q=Woodfill\" href=\"https://www.matterhackers.com/s/store?q=Woodfill\">ColorFabb Woodfill</a> or <a title=\"https://www.matterhackers.com/s/store?q=Timberfill\" href=\"https://www.matterhackers.com/s/store?q=Timberfill\">Fillamentum Timberfill</a>, but what exactly are they? These filaments are a composite material, made by combining a plastic (PLA) with finely powdered wood (or sometimes bamboo). The ratio between the two can fluctuate, but you&rsquo;ll find that most fall somewhere near 70% PLA to 30% wood powder.</span></p>\n\n</div>", 
                    "reference": "how-to-post-process-wood-infused-3d-filament", 
                    "title": "How To: Post Process Wood-Infused 3D Filament", 
                    "url": "/articles/how-to-post-process-wood-infused-3d-filament"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Alec Richter", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Apr 25, 2018", 
                    "description": "Imagine, prototype, and make - check out the process of turning your ideas into a reality using 3D printing.", 
                    "hero": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Bi4OigT5YVgNi6PfYcyogt31MEfGNCVm-fM20Z2E1Bfj5UU3K65L9Sz8FHjiGJcv5WQEh3otvOralt1CoM-U_slf", 
                    "icon": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/c6QpeDS1N42AhMafm-_fJjwQRDvASqbJ9T8QEg2stUk8524UYOMjsgZ4hCBfpP0aNsR8NeawzMYetc1aXyTHCyP-HAA", 
                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAwKGjte8IDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><span>In the past, I&rsquo;ve had some great ideas but haven&rsquo;t really have a set of guidelines for how to make it a reality. Over the years with all the projects I&rsquo;ve put together, it&rsquo;s gotten a lot more natural to start a project, develop a plan for it, and then execute according to that plan. From that, let&rsquo;s take a recent project as an example: the Plinko Game for our April 2018 Meetup.</span></p></div>", 
                    "reference": "how-to-bring-an-idea-to-life-using-3d-printing", 
                    "title": "How To: Bring an Idea to Life Using 3D Printing", 
                    "url": "/articles/how-to-bring-an-idea-to-life-using-3d-printing"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Alec Richter", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Jul 23, 2018", 
                    "description": "While 3D printing in true metal is still cost prohibitive to most people, 3D printing composite materials to achieve the look and feel of metal is easy, and all it takes is time.", 
                    "hero": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/S7whHbjh51u0MCqT8IWDCiz0aWyKEbEzhwHRsDpX4B0AH6J2_LPzIa67Hft1P2o-rPWdhiue3jOBEvqgTYxf2usAGw", 
                    "icon": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a2pv_CEndiJ7ngzYHnfe9zvQPxHHDiITwse8ZZnLhEDwoK0jOw81bPMf4P67wLHXtkPtZxd3ZUIEFIP56btiGvIxCQ", 
                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAwMHkt7gJDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><span>Metal infused filaments are a really unique subset of materials that you can print with. From brass to stainless steel, they offer a lot of creative possibilities. Now, while they aren&rsquo;t nearly as strong as an object cast in pure metal, they make for some great decorative or ornamental 3D prints. However, like most 3D printing materials, there is a level of post-processing to bring out those qualities. With most materials, you need to do it by hand with some elbow grease, but with metallic filaments, you can leave a lot of that work to a rock tumbler. However, keep in mind that this method is the &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t have a deadline&rdquo; method.</span></p></div>", 
                    "reference": "how-to-post-process-metal-filled-filaments", 
                    "title": "How To: Post Process Metal Filled Filaments", 
                    "url": "/articles/how-to-post-process-metal-filled-filaments"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Alec Richter", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Jul 23, 2018", 
                    "description": "Changing your 3D printer nozzle is quick and easy when you follow these simple steps.", 
                    "hero": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/d2hcAkklYoEDD380KFbcJxznJ5uN9Z98vJNS0Vqg4U49CL1bK81eo7K1SUP7Q2Bo3FIhz7JV_rre--8vTQSGmO8u", 
                    "icon": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/kpnCE_zghwlAQY_V184k3zxmiB-7LVr421kgP0rB4a6CnxiJoMGulr0x0yKe86wHV4M-mX9_MiR73oGgFHZKIVhdeg", 
                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAwL31q_wIDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p></p>\n<p><span>If you&rsquo;ve never changed a nozzle before, you might be wondering why you&rsquo;d even want to. Well, there are a couple of reasons. While most stock nozzles are brass and have a 0.4mm diameter, nozzles come in a huge variety of materials and sizes. Brass nozzles are standard and are great at heating up and holding temperature,</span><span>&nbsp;but <a href=\"https://www.matterhackers.com/store/c/High_Performance_Nozzles\">stainless steel</a> and <a href=\"https://www.matterhackers.com/store/c/High_Performance_Nozzles\">hardened steel</a> won&rsquo;t wear out nearly as quickly as brass will with <a href=\"https://www.matterhackers.com/store/c/abrasive-filaments\">abrasive materials</a>, like <a href=\"https://www.matterhackers.com/store/c/ColorFabb%20Fill%20Series\">copperfill</a> or <a href=\"https://www.matterhackers.com/store/c/NylonX\">NylonX</a> with its carbon fiber. </span><span>There are 0.25mm nozzles for high-details models and even nozzles as large as 1.2mm for incredibly strong, structural parts.&nbsp;</span><span>In addition, it&rsquo;s really nice to be able to minimize downtime by taking out a clogged nozzle, installing a clean one, starting a print, and then worrying about taking care of the clogged one. Every nozzle has its purpose and specialty, but first, you need to know how to change them out, so let&rsquo;s get to it.</span></p>\n<p><span></span></p></div>", 
                    "reference": "how-to-change-a-3d-printer-nozzle", 
                    "title": "How To: Change a 3D Printer Nozzle", 
                    "url": "/articles/how-to-change-a-3d-printer-nozzle"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Alec Richter", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Jun 10, 2018", 
                    "description": "If you\u2019ve ever printed with a high temperature material, you\u2019ve probably found that there\u2019s some difficulty in getting your parts to stick to the bed.", 
                    "hero": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/agTsnrhUy_cQaIOmDoCISduZyX2EX50y0L6DIX3TcpgmU0OoNTiWYV__nDgjFec2rlzEGZsWfRHhk78FGIj1d0sz74g", 
                    "icon": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/KKY2CkjJ0o1ZCjt-HDZArwZzl8S39qvexrrPFndIy-mkP9QHEgQgnVGugZxAUasbIyuYJ2jR_NZEON_kqpSGTF0F", 
                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAwMXy07kJDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><span>If you&rsquo;ve ever printed with a high-temperature material, you&rsquo;ve probably found that there&rsquo;s some difficulty in getting your parts to stick to the bed. Some higher-end 3D printers don't have a heated bed and can print nylon beautifully, and that&rsquo;s due to the unique properties of their garolite bed.&nbsp;</span></p></div>", 
                    "reference": "how-to-3d-print-nylon-on-garolite-print-beds", 
                    "title": "How To: 3D Print Nylon on Garolite Print Beds", 
                    "url": "/articles/how-to-3d-print-nylon-on-garolite-print-beds"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Alec Richter", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "May 23, 2018", 
                    "description": "Alec is here to show you sure-fire ways to help you eliminate tangled spools and keep those 3D prints running full-time.", 
                    "hero": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/bJoljL6Yb6KrbPOa3MVRE6-mJhy3ZMq9ZmDO5H8isOnisY55sLFqzJdSkfriowhfbkWoHuM_359GenwCnUhIeTlZdw", 
                    "icon": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/dEEkcXQY40tWOP2himSgU5Zitg5cqH9BxW72siLydpOyQaXOfnMmvEEuOBV_PORyw6VkBYWH5N96Q2WIeFGtIpKM", 
                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAwOm03aoLDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><span>It&rsquo;s happened to the best of us; you start an overnight print, come to it in the morning, and find that your filament had a tangle halfway through it and your print failed a long time ago. Except that&rsquo;s not how the tangles work. In this article, I&rsquo;m going to dive into what exactly causes tangles, how to fix them when they happen, and what you can do to prevent them from happening in the future.</span></p></div>", 
                    "reference": "how-to-prevent-and-fix-filament-tangles", 
                    "title": "How To: Prevent and Fix Filament Tangles", 
                    "url": "/articles/how-to-prevent-and-fix-filament-tangles"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Alec Richter", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Mar 21, 2018", 
                    "description": "Get your workbench organized with these awesome 3D printed tools!", 
                    "hero": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Bs9JGa8Dj7qrc2bJkaTgVl3J5UBwbZxlX4vlEgSt3Cp_dD60pJpwz4yJvIadPnF_RAS0RIxBqfZbxVE2i5OwY7OzTg", 
                    "icon": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/7wOHz0dNb5gVbYm6iKg0KQ4g3bHno1329h4gkc7lj9-r5I-JEBf0t7xNsZQ3bbouTA_z8AXA-4U4p-z8AJJynBhtew", 
                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAwPjZ5LgKDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p>If you're anything like me, your workbench is either in a state of chaos or meticulously organized for about 30 seconds before I start my next project. With this collection of workbench and pegboard related 3D models, hopefully my bench and yours spend just a little more time clean and tidy.</p></div>", 
                    "reference": "top-ten-3d-prints-for-your-workbench", 
                    "title": "Top Ten 3D Prints For Your Workbench", 
                    "url": "/articles/top-ten-3d-prints-for-your-workbench"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Alec Richter", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Feb 21, 2018", 
                    "description": "Follow this step-by-step process that uses 3D printing\u00a0to create molds for parts that contain complex curves or multiple facets.\u00a0", 
                    "hero": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ID4I4ea4VT7OSpBaqV-O2LDI9Wc8txr3Z0MXPRfzb5XkcaiglbLy9tE-40cM1MX5hHviRQHFHlUz3ahMoCLd3-aJBEY", 
                    "icon": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/CgDqlBjhc2le3zl6D1ZDUe0XlFQA2KVwVKjtmWGILhFe6lugwQN2KVrLMpNw3g7cKWEmr3-mL3LRFeTPcQzg2D0Zyw", 
                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAwMbwv7wKDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><span>This is the second in a series about making silicone molds for 3D prints. If you missed the first one, you can read it </span><a href=\"https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/how-to-use-3d-printing-to-make-open-face-silicone-molds\">here</a>.</p></div>", 
                    "reference": "how-to-use-3d-printing-to-make-two-part-silicone-molds", 
                    "title": "How To:\u00a0Use 3D Printing to Make Two-Part Silicone Molds", 
                    "url": "/articles/how-to-use-3d-printing-to-make-two-part-silicone-molds"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "MatterHackers", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Feb 5, 2018", 
                    "description": "MatterHackers' Pros detail the unboxes and set-up steps of the awesome Peopoly Moai SLA 3D printer.", 
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                    "reference": "how-to-get-started-with-the-peopoly-moai-sla-3d-printer", 
                    "title": "Getting Started with the Peopoly Moai SLA 3D Printer", 
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                {
                    "author": "MatterHackers", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Oct 25, 2017", 
                    "description": "We've assembled some easy prints to get you started with flexible materials, like MatterHackers' PRO Series Flex, Soft PLA, and NinjaTek. ", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p>It's time to take the next step in your 3D printing journey and start printing with <a href=\"https://www.matterhackers.com/store/c/flexible-filament\">flexible materials</a>! Using flexible filament allows you to expand your 3D printing projects - sometimes you need a little elasticity and bend for them. All flexible materials are thermoplastic&nbsp;elastomers that have a rubber-like feel once printer, making them perfect for things like custom sized gaskets and stoppers, phone cases, and more!&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Below is a list of ideas for some quick and easy prints to get you started with flexible filament. Now, flexible 3D filament can be a little tricky to print with, so we've created a guide for you. <a href=\"https://www.matterhackers.com/news/how-to-succeed-when-printing-with-flexible-filament\">Learn How To Succeed When Printing With Flexible Filament here!</a>&nbsp;</p></div>", 
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                {
                    "author": "Mike Campos & Tyler Anderson", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Oct 25, 2017", 
                    "description": "MatterHackers' in-house 3D Printer Technician, Mike Campos, is using 3D printing to\u00a0develop an affordable prosthetic hand that can be controlled by muscle sensors.\u00a0", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><span>When my son, Carter, turned to me and asked &ldquo;Daddy, will you build me a hand?&rdquo;, I didn&rsquo;t know how to respond. Carter has a congenital below the elbow amputation. Simply put, he was born without his right hand. It was because of his request that I discovered the world of 3D printing.</span></p></div>", 
                    "reference": "the-future-of-3d-printed-prosthetic-hands", 
                    "title": "The Future of 3D Printed Prosthetic Hands", 
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                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Dave Gaylord", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Oct 12, 2017", 
                    "description": "Break into 3D carving and make a customized wooden cutting board to step up your culinary game and woodworking skills. ", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><span>Who doesn't want a custom cutting board? &nbsp;And with the holidays right around the corner, it's time to start thinking of things that earn you serious brownie points with your loved ones - enter your <a href=\"https://www.matterhackers.com/store/l/inventables-carvey-cnc-machine/sk/MZXRXCUX\">Inventables Carvey</a> and the customized cutting board project.&nbsp;</span></p></div>", 
                    "reference": "how-to-create-a-custom-3d-carved-cutting-board", 
                    "title": "How To: Create A Custom 3D Carved Cutting Board", 
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                {
                    "author": "Alec Richter", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Oct 4, 2017", 
                    "description": "If you're a 3D printing enthusiast, you know the pain of having lots of empty filament spools. Finally, make use of them with the Spool Tool - 3D printed storage solution.", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><span>If you&rsquo;re like me, you hoard your empty spools even though you aren&rsquo;t really sure what to do with them. Not only that, my desk is always a scattered mess of tools, nozzles, bearings, SD cards, USB sticks - you name it - no matter how nicely I try to keep them organized. That&rsquo;s why I put together this Spool Tool. By combining leftover spools with my scattered mess, I was able to knock out two birds with one stone. Read along to see how to assemble your Spool Tool and turn your desk of despair into a neatly organized workspace.</span></p>\n<p><span></span></p></div>", 
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                    "title": "How To: Make Use Of Empty Filament Spools for Organization", 
                    "url": "/articles/how-to-make-use-of-empty-filament-spools-for-organization"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Alec Richter", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Oct 11, 2017", 
                    "description": "Learn how to dye your nylon 3D printed parts to make the perfect custom color in this step-by-step guide. ", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><span>Not very long ago, nylon was available in only a couple colors: black, natural, and if you&rsquo;re lucky, white. Now, you can get nylon in a variety of colors in our <a href=\"http://www.matterhackers.com/store/c/PRO%20Series%20Nylon\">PRO Series Nylon</a>, like red, orange, green, blue, white, gray, or black. While there are certainly more options to choose from, there aren&rsquo;t nearly as many colors when compared to&nbsp;filament like <a href=\"http://www.matterhackers.com/store/c/PRO%20series%20PLA\">PLA</a>, <a href=\"http://www.matterhackers.com/store/c/PRO%20Series%20ABS\">ABS</a>, or <a href=\"http://www.matterhackers.com/store/c/PRO%20Series%20PETG\">PETG</a>. What are you supposed to do if you need a printed part with the strength, flexibility, and durability of nylon, but you need a color that you&rsquo;ve only been able to find in PLA? Simple, dye it! Dyeing plastics is really easy and is something I&rsquo;ve been doing for years for cosplay.</span></p></div>", 
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                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Alec Richter", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Aug 27, 2017", 
                    "description": "Follow this step-by-step process that uses 3D printing to create molds for projects that require fast turn-around and consistency. ", 
                    "hero": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/vC8tHbEFXwpfLG-PXJZK3F0mkq3qLS7gVYv6tdUO-ZOZRfx7POy_tkoNnvqfjniT3sFGBaekVftUxHUiIJS_W_7ikAY", 
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                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAwISk3boKDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p>With 3D printing, you have the ability to take something you've thought of, make it in a virtual setting, and then make it a reality. It's not a new idea, but it's so much more accessible. You can print after-market parts for your car, fancy or \"pop-culturey\" knobs for your kitchen, customized badges for your car, and so much more. The possibilities are endless for creativity, but 3D printing can take a long time. If you have friends, family, or potential customers all interested in one model that's really time intense, it'll take a while to print it all. The solution: use 3D printing to make a mold.</p></div>", 
                    "reference": "how-to-use-3d-printing-to-make-open-face-silicone-molds", 
                    "title": "How To: Use 3D Printing To Make Open-Face Silicone Molds", 
                    "url": "/articles/how-to-use-3d-printing-to-make-open-face-silicone-molds"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Alec Richter", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Sep 10, 2017", 
                    "description": "Learn how to make your PETG 3D prints shine or look like authentic models in this informative finishing guide. ", 
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                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAwMSb4-EIDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><h3><span>What is PETG 3D Filament?</span></h3>\n\n<p><span>PETG is an abbreviation for Polyethylene Terephthalate (with a glycol modification) which is one of the most common polymers used today. It&rsquo;s used to make water bottles, food packaging, and countless other common plastic items. As a 3D printing filament, <a href=\"https://www.matterhackers.com/store/c/PRO%20Series%20PETG\">PETG</a> plastic has proven its worth as a durable material that is easy to use. Figuratively speaking, it combines the most useful characteristics of <a href=\"https://www.matterhackers.com/store/3d-printer-filament/abs\">ABS 3D filament</a> (the rigidity and mechanical properties for functional parts) with the ease of printing that <a href=\"https://www.matterhackers.com/store/3d-printer-filament/pla\">PLA filament</a> affords. Kind of a &ldquo;best of both worlds&rdquo; scenario. But how easy is it to finish? You can sand, use filler, or use epoxy resins for PLA and ABS, but what can you do to finish PETG?</span></p>\n\n</div>", 
                    "reference": "how-to-post-processing-petg-3d-filament", 
                    "title": "How To: Post-Processing PETG 3D Filament", 
                    "url": "/articles/how-to-post-processing-petg-3d-filament"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Mara Hitner", 
                    "category": "news", 
                    "date_published": "Aug 21, 2017", 
                    "description": "Find out the necessary components to create an effective space for your maker community.", 
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                    "icon": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Q1mZsv51cBz60H2qMfUSN50krVYEB-D3vY5csfYa8EmzjW5fjdco2s-XdSFeRBlaiBj03vTzI0uJO-R_akq9OfYT", 
                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAwPjkt6cKDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><span>The rise of the &ldquo;makerspace&rdquo; (aka FabLab, hackerspace, etc.) means more people of all ages and backgrounds can have access to tips and technology to make anything they can imagine into reality. &nbsp;This is great for personal projects and &ldquo;tinkering&rdquo;, but gets truly powerful and urgent when you also open the opportunity to learn real-world skills for the job market of today and tomorrow. </span></p></div>", 
                    "reference": "how-to-build-a-successful-makerspace", 
                    "title": "How To Build A Successful Makerspace", 
                    "url": "/news/how-to-build-a-successful-makerspace"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "MatterHackers", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Feb 27, 2013", 
                    "description": "Discover the best tips for 3D printing with PLA filament - from finding the right temperature, to which surfaces to 3D print on, this step-by-step guide will help you succeed with 3D printing PLA.", 
                    "hero": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Qe0fe5d8YmBkND7B-bj_5L6uvdJbFIGDWFX27aso3l4-uZ8-cN5vh2eFWacZtjxDj1DWbSYA8Olp9OWxwBRvKH2_j8I", 
                    "icon": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Qe0fe5d8YmBkND7B-bj_5L6uvdJbFIGDWFX27aso3l4-uZ8-cN5vh2eFWacZtjxDj1DWbSYA8Olp9OWxwBRvKH2_j8I", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p>PLA is a wonderful, easy to use, 3D printing material. It is a renewable and biodegradable resource. &nbsp;It is non-toxic and has a pleasant smell when printing. &nbsp;<a href=\"../../store/3d-printer-filament/pla\" target=\"_blank\">PLA</a> filament comes in a wide range of <a href=\"../../store/3d-printer-filament/pla\" target=\"_blank\">colors</a> and because of its thermal characteristics, is particularly easy to get great prints with.</p></div>", 
                    "reference": "how-to-succeed-when-printing-in-pla", 
                    "title": "How To Succeed When 3D Printing With PLA Filament", 
                    "url": "/articles/how-to-succeed-when-printing-in-pla"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Scott Cahoon", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Aug 22, 2017", 
                    "description": "Follow these helpful steps to start successfully printing with this extremely tough, professional grade material. ", 
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                    "icon": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/d88cqH57Xk1DORXXSQPPJTSzuAx0EoqZ6UzISUP2nvjtZwLyztcFkx8uw8OUMqKuoUsyIfYZUVqUzj-nolHkCgH4", 
                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAwLiD764JDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p>Polycarbonate, also denoted as PC, is a strong, durable, and tough material. It's a naturally transparent thermoplastic with high impact resistance and excellent heat resistance. As a 3D printing filament, it's heat resistance is both a benefit and a problematic characteristic, as it is even more prone to warping and splitting than <a href=\"../../store/3d-printer-filament/abs\">ABS filament</a>. As such, this material needs high temperatures in order to extrude and have proper layer adhesion. Once it's all said and done though, successfully printing Polycarbonate filament can enable you to print some stellar and almost indestructible RC cars, drones, or anything else you can imagine.</p></div>", 
                    "reference": "how-to-succeed-when-printing-with-polycarbonate-filament", 
                    "title": "How to Succeed when 3D Printing with Polycarbonate Filament", 
                    "url": "/articles/how-to-succeed-when-printing-with-polycarbonate-filament"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Alec Richter", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Jul 18, 2017", 
                    "description": "With these easy steps, you'll learn how to design & build your own 3D printed bird house.", 
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                    "icon": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ScmYXriVwApp5qF8tVW31C_VkWVEWs7O-xkpebSFrrGwHUHi5NE7gsgErm26KsCpZiyosxD0z_7qrKiolpaIxKo4MMM", 
                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAwMjmjbkKDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p>It's summer! The birds are out singing, the sun is out, and there isn't a cloud in the sky! It's perfect weather to stay inside and 3D print. We have a really big tree outside the front door to our showroom, but we hardly ever see birds taking a rest on it. What it needs is a birdhouse! It'd be really easy to go out and buy some wood or go to a crafts store and buy a kit, but where's the fun in that? There's no personalization, no pizzazz, just a box with a triangular roof and a hole. Booooring.</p>\n<p>Keep reading to see how to add some flare to your birdhouse by designing one yourself using <a href=\"../../articles/how-to-use-tinkercad-3d-modeling-software\">Tinkercad</a>. If you've never used Tinkercad, no problem! We have an <a href=\"../../articles/how-to-use-tinkercad-3d-modeling-software\">article and a video demonstrating the basics</a> of using Tinkercad. With that said, let's get to it!<br /><br />To get started, make a quick sketch of the general shape you want your birdhouse to be. It can be as simple as a traditional birdhouse, or as complex as a castle. It all depends on your skillset and personal taste. In my case, I want something geometric, and hexagons are a shape found regularly in nature (and just so happens to be the shape of the MatterHackers logo).</p>\n<p></p></div>", 
                    "reference": "how-to-design-and-3d-print-a-custom-birdhouse", 
                    "title": "How To: Design and 3D Print a Custom Birdhouse ", 
                    "url": "/articles/how-to-design-and-3d-print-a-custom-birdhouse"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Alec Richter", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Jul 23, 2017", 
                    "description": "Participate in the Open RC Project and learn how to 3D print and build your own F1 RC car. ", 
                    "hero": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Z5s9htlZGmHAbY5QwVBXZu7KHlrnXEnpZHiWl3dqp40jsdcKJo8Ir6-POfuJBzyZvyYXLo4HhR_BbgghSFbDQJFj8g", 
                    "icon": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/hX6TmtTaIsfKFE60zCssO39vd3coyDXrAPI0RhWC-b9C9vlKyKn6tg0riZkZjlpE39oyWzvE0tWGiPns56w69ygN", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p>If you're an active member of the 3D printing community, you've probably heard of <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/user/DanielNoree2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Daniel Nor&eacute;e</a>. If you haven't heard of him, you may have heard about one of his many Open-Source projects, like the OpenRC F1 Car, the OpenRC drone, the print-in-place adjustable wrench, or everyone's favorite: Benchy. We are going to 3D print and build the F1 car.&nbsp;</p></div>", 
                    "reference": "how-to-3d-print-and-build-an-rc-car", 
                    "title": "How To: 3D Print and Build an F1 RC Car", 
                    "url": "/articles/how-to-3d-print-and-build-an-rc-car"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Alec Richter", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Jul 19, 2017", 
                    "description": "Understand how your favorite pool toys were designed for functionality and 3D print your own.", 
                    "hero": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/P0fGa5Q8FCf9H2-4DS8sZkRIMEXef9yntvYdsA_xwWzD5ziQz2iHifTjwbqk7idMbT05mkkPqOSndwgaW_eOVumbEA", 
                    "icon": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/HNFZDBgMW8bZZ0x4M_Y6LvcM17XwTJTM-eSw2I7dXkm1VpWQ-7LsNI8A7YIMVQkTZcZG8GEHz1gAjO977c-OF-UzVg", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p>We're about halfway through summer now, which means the weather is at its hottest and spending time at the pool is a great idea. Let's 3D print some pool toys! There's this toy torpedo that many remember playing with as a kid in the pool - you throw it underwater and it rockets across the pool. The toy works because it's neutrally buoyant, which means it has close to or the same density as the surrounding water, so it neither floats nor sinks, and instead moves easily through the water.&nbsp;<br /><br />Today, we're going to try and replicate that, with some experimentation and some trial and error to make it work.&nbsp;</p></div>", 
                    "reference": "how-to-3d-print-your-own-torpedo-pool-toy", 
                    "title": "How To: 3D Print Your Own Torpedo Pool Toy", 
                    "url": "/articles/how-to-3d-print-your-own-torpedo-pool-toy"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "MatterHackers", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Jun 29, 2017", 
                    "description": "Follow our trial and error process as we take our first attempt at aluminum casting.", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p>We have many customers ask us about 3D printing in metal and how they can do it. With most printers, the closest you can get to 3D printing metal objects is using a \"-fill\" material; <a href=\"../../store/3d-printer-filament/colorfabb-copperfill-metal-filament-1.75mm-075-kg\">copperfill</a>, <a href=\"../../store/3d-printer-filament/colorfabb-bronzefill-175-750g\">bronzefill</a>, <a href=\"../../store/3d-printer-filament/colorfabb-steelfill-filament-3.00mm-0.75kg\">steelfill</a>, etc. But these are all composites and only partially metal, with most of the material being <a href=\"../../store/3d-printer-filament/pla\">PLA plastic</a>. To truly print 100% metal is not an easy endeavor, and requires a $100,000 printer. However, there are other ways to take a 3D model and end with a metal part in the same shape without 3D printing in metal: casting!</p></div>", 
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                    "title": "Using 3D Printing for Metal Casting: Part 1", 
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                {
                    "author": "Alec Richter", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Jul 24, 2016", 
                    "description": "3D printing has been a game changer in the cosplay world. Learn\u00a0techniques from our\u00a0resident cosplayer to turn digital models into physical costumes.", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-element-standard'><p><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-d0d7cb0e-2374-bdf8-f817-d9063c44a92c\"><span>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?\"</span></span></p></div>", 
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                    "title": "How To: Bring Game Characters to Life", 
                    "url": "/articles/how-to-bring-game-characters-to-life"
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                {
                    "author": "Scott Cahoon", 
                    "category": "news", 
                    "date_published": "Dec 18, 2016", 
                    "description": "Part one of an in-depth look at how to use support material. First up: single extrusion. Learn successful design considerations and how to use support material to create complex prints. ", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-element-standard'><p><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-004526c2-1e09-722b-8a9e-73baa97c974b\"><span>When designing models for 3D printing, the prudent designer will ensure that negative space is minimized and that the positioning of the model on the printer assists in navigating or mitigating that space. &nbsp;However, any designer who has been around the block once or twice knows that there will come a time when the use of supports cannot be avoided. &nbsp;With that in mind, this article will explore some considerations during design to mitigate printing over negative space and to venture more in-depth on the use of supports while printing.</span></span></p></div>", 
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                    "url": "/news/how-to-use-support-material-part-1"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Alec Richter", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Sep 8, 2020", 
                    "description": "Let\u2019s take a look at what makes flexible filaments easier to print and how you can add flexible filament to your 3D printing material toolbox.", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><span>When most people think of 3D printing materials, plastics like </span><a href=\"https://www.matterhackers.com/store/3d-printer-filament/pla\">PLA</a><span>, </span><a href=\"https://www.matterhackers.com/store/3d-printer-filament/abs\">ABS</a><span>, or </span><a href=\"https://www.matterhackers.com/store/c/Nylon\">nylon<strong> </strong></a><span>are some of the first materials that come to mind. These materials all have one thing in common: their rigidity. Sometimes you want a part that is ductile and able to bend or compress as it is stressed. Fortunately, there's more than just rigid 3D printing materials; from </span><a href=\"https://www.matterhackers.com/store/c/tpu\">TPU</a> <span>to </span><a href=\"https://www.matterhackers.com/store/c/PRO%20Series%20Flex\">PRO Series Flex</a><span>, flexible 3D printing filaments are widely useful materials to have at the ready. By design, these filaments are essentially printable rubber, allowing you to create complex elastic designs in your specific shape for any project or product requirements. Flexible filaments come in a variety of colors, chemical make-ups, and hardness, giving you the flexibility to apply their various properties in unique ways. Let's talk about how to successfully 3D print flexible filaments.</span></p></div>", 
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                    "title": "How To Succeed When Printing With Flexible Filament", 
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                {
                    "author": "MatterHackers", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "May 25, 2016", 
                    "description": "Vapor polishing is the process of smoothing the surface of 3D printed ABS parts. The results give your models the look of professionally made injection molded parts. If you want to achieve this look, read on.", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p>Acetone is a powerful solvent that quickly dissolves ABS. However, the ABS reconstitutes itself once the acetone has evaporated. This phenomenon is used for welding ABS drain pipes (ABS glue contains acetone). It also allows us to use 'ABS juice' to apply a thin film of ABS to the print bed to help with adhesion.</p></div>", 
                    "reference": "how-to-vapor-polishing", 
                    "title": "How To: Vapor Polishing ABS 3D Printer Filament", 
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                {
                    "author": "Scott Cahoon", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Oct 31, 2015", 
                    "description": "The Band-IT is a rubber band powered dragster with 3D printed components.  Print one and take it for a spin.  Better yet, print two and race against each other.  Endless hours of fun are waiting to be discovered.", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-element-standard'><p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\">The Band-IT component parts may be downloaded and printed at <a title=\"Band-IT Dragster\" href=\"http://www.matterhackers.com/store/digital-designs/band-it-dragster\">Band-IT Dragster</a>.&nbsp; Follow these instructions to learn how to assemble your dragster once all the components are printed.</span></p></div>", 
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                {
                    "author": "Tyler Anderson", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Jan 29, 2016", 
                    "description": "You printed it, now make it spring to life. Dive into these instructions to make your Iron Man helmet as lifelike as possible.", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-element-standard'><p>Halloween was coming and I needed a costume. I didn't want to go buy something and I didn't want to wear anything lame. With the new WASP printer that just arrived in our showroom, I wanted to utilize its power. Finally, a friend suggested Iron Man. It was perfect, but I had every intention of doing it right.&nbsp;</p></div>", 
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                    "title": "Bringing the Helmet to Life", 
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                {
                    "author": "Dave Gaylord", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Jun 28, 2015", 
                    "description": "This is a quick tutorial for how to create a custom 3D printed stencil using MatterControl.\r\n", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-element-standard'><p>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...</p></div>", 
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                    "title": "How To Create And 3D Print A Custom Stencil", 
                    "url": "/articles/how-to-3d-print-a-custom-stencil"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Matt Moening", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Jan 25, 2016", 
                    "description": "This guide will walk through the calibration of your Sailfish Firmware printer using MatterControl. If your 3D printer is lacking the precision you desire, read on. ", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-element-standard'><p>In this tutorial you will learn to calibrate the machine's extrusion rate as well as position sensitivity in the X, Y, and Z, axis. This tutorial works for Makerbot, Flashforge or any Sailfish Firmware printer.&nbsp;</p></div>", 
                    "reference": "calibrating-your-makerbot-using-mattercontrol", 
                    "title": "Calibrating Your Makerbot using MatterControl", 
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                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Kevin Pope", 
                    "category": "news", 
                    "date_published": "Oct 11, 2012", 
                    "description": "How to calculate motor steps and update your firmware settings.", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-element-standard'><p>We recently posted some of our custom stepper motors for sale. &nbsp;They are 0.9 degree NEMA 17s and we've been fantastically pleased when using them for our own projects, but we have had several people ask - \"How do I make these work with my printer?\". &nbsp;The reason is this - despite having higher step accuracy, 0.9 degree steppers are somewhat less ubiquitous than 1.8 degree steppers, so the default settings for most firmware assumes you are using 1.8 degree steppers.</p></div>", 
                    "reference": "3d-printer-firmware-settings-stepper-motor-configuration", 
                    "title": "3D Printer Firmware Settings - Stepper Motor Configuration", 
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                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Tyler Anderson", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Jul 27, 2015", 
                    "description": "This guide walks through the process of succeeding when using Hydrographics or Hydro Dip Films. Hydrographics is a way of applying complicated graphics and intricate patterns to 3-dimensional objects. The dissolvable hydro dip film is floated on the surface of a tub of water, and the object is literally dipped into it.", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p>Hydrographics&nbsp;is a process where you overlay a sheet of hydro dip film printed graphics onto an object. The hydrographic&nbsp; dip film is floated on the surface of a tub of water. It dissolves into a layer of paint floating on top the water. When you dip an object into it, the paint conforms and sticks to the surface.</p></div>", 
                    "reference": "coating-your-prints-with-hydrographics", 
                    "title": "How to: Coat Your 3D Prints with Hydrographics or Hydro Dip Films", 
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                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Kevin Pope", 
                    "category": "news", 
                    "date_published": "Feb 3, 2014", 
                    "description": "MatterHackers CEO Lars Brubaker lays down some knowledge at the 2014 3D Printer World Expo.", 
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                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAgOCKw6QJDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-element-standard'><p>Lars Brubaker, our Chief MatterHacker, spoke recently at the 2014 3D Printer World Expo, covering a range of 3D printing topics - from materials to troubleshooting. &nbsp;In case you missed it, you can still check out the slides that accompanied those presentations below.</p></div>", 
                    "reference": "3d-printer-world-expo-2014-presentations", 
                    "title": "Lars Brubaker presents at the 2014 3D Printer World Expo", 
                    "url": "/news/3d-printer-world-expo-2014-presentations"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Dave Gaylord", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Mar 24, 2015", 
                    "description": "The old adage \u201cwork smart, not hard\u201d is applicable here. There is no reason to get out any fancy CAD software if you are in the mood to 3D Print standard hardware. The McMaster Carr online catalog has an abundance of CAD designs available and ready for printing. \r\n", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><span>If you have the desire to print standard hardware, but lack the motivation to reverse engineer the parts yourself, I have some good news for you. </span></p>\n<p><span><span>McMaster Carr's online catalog is well organized, has an overwhelming selection, and as it turns out, is a fantastic resource for standard hardware CAD Designs. A good portion of the standard hardware have downloadable CAD files within the product detail page. </span></span></p></div>", 
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                    "title": "How To 3D Print Hardware from McMaster-Carr", 
                    "url": "/articles/3d-print-hardware-from-mcmaster-carr"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Kevin Pope", 
                    "category": "news", 
                    "date_published": "Oct 18, 2012", 
                    "description": "Much has been made of the new wood-based 3D printing filament, so we thought we'd try it out by printing a toy plane.", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><span><span>Our requested samples of wood-based filament (LAYWOO-D3) came in the mail today, which begged the immediate question - \"What should we print with it?\". After much deliberation we ultimately decided to print a&nbsp;</span></span><a href=\"http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:31944\">Stratos Glider</a><span>&nbsp;as an homage to the&nbsp;balsa-wood&nbsp;toy planes of our childhood. Realizing that, since we were doing this all \"for science\", we really ought to have a baseline for comparison, we decided to print our first glider out of PLA filament.&nbsp;</span></p></div>", 
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                    "title": "3D Printing A Wooden Glider", 
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                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Taylor Landry", 
                    "category": "news", 
                    "date_published": "Sep 1, 2016", 
                    "description": "NylonX has quickly become one of our favorite filaments for strong, durable, and ready-to-use parts. Here's an in-depth look at Nylon X, and some printing tips to get the most out of this great new material.", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-element-standard'><p dir=\"ltr\"><span>Nylons are a fantastic group of 3D printing materials. Excellent chemical, abrasion, and impact resistance coupled with its durability and toughness make it a perfect choice for strong, functional 3D printed parts.</span></p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>The main &ldquo;cons&rdquo; of nylon filaments are the lack of rigidity, relatively high shrink rate, and the fact that it is highly hygroscopic (absorbs water from the air).</span></p></div>", 
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                    "title": "How to Succeed with NylonX", 
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                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Lars Brubaker", 
                    "category": "news", 
                    "date_published": "Sep 17, 2013", 
                    "description": "The latest release of MatterControl (version 0.9.0) adds software-based, automatic print-leveling and height calibration as an optional new feature.", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-element-standard'><p>Hey everyone, we have some great news to share with you! MatterControl now includes a way to automatically calibrate your printer. This is a huge improvement over our previous foray into automatic printer calibration. In our <a title=\"previous article\" href=\"http://www.matterhackers.com/news/automatic-printer-calibration-update\">previous system</a>,&nbsp;we required modifications to your printer, uploading new firmware and a significant amount of DIY. Now, thanks to MatterControl's new wizard, all you have to do is follow the on-screen instructions and you can get your printer&nbsp;calibrated and leveled in no time.</p></div>", 
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                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Taylor Landry", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Dec 16, 2015", 
                    "description": "Interested in using MatterControl's 7 and 13 point print leveling? Although, this system is easy to use, there might be some hardware or firmware settings you'll need to fix first. Here's how!", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-element-standard'><p dir=\"ltr\">MatterControl recently introduced 7 and 13 point software&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.matterhackers.com/articles/introducing-the-new-7-and-13-point-auto-leveling-wizards-in-mattercontrol-1.4\">print leveling</a>. These are great options for delta 3D printers, as well as Cartesian printers with large print beds.</p></div>", 
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                    "title": "Troubleshooting for MatterControl Print Leveling", 
                    "url": "/articles/troubleshooting-for-mattercontrol-print-leveling"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Matt Moening", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Jan 24, 2016", 
                    "description": "Finally take the leap away from your stock Makerbot extruder and indulge in the precision printing that only an E3D All-Metal HotEnd can provide. Check out our step by step guide to get your Makerbot up and running with an E3D HotEnd.", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p>At MatterHackers we are constantly tinkering with our machines. In the back of the office we discovered a discarded Makerbot Replicator 2 just itching for a face lift. Since we have gotten quite a few requests to make this upgrade available for you makers, we thought we'd give it a shot. As it turns out, with just a few tools it is an easy modification, and (more importantly) the results are fantastic.</p></div>", 
                    "reference": "hack-your-makerbot-with-an-e3d-all-metal-hotend", 
                    "title": "Hack Your MakerBot with an E3D All-Metal Hot End", 
                    "url": "/articles/hack-your-makerbot-with-an-e3d-all-metal-hotend"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "MatterHackers", 
                    "category": "news", 
                    "date_published": "Sep 27, 2012", 
                    "description": "MatterHackers adds automatic height calibration and bed leveling.", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><strong>Update</strong>: Be sure to check out our new article <a href=\"../../news/automatic-bed-leveling-in-mattercontrol\">MatterControl - Automatic Print Leveling</a>. This new solution is all software, you will not need to change any hardware or firmware. It will work today.</p>\n<p>Hey everyone, here is the promised update to our <a href=\"../../news/working-to-add-automatic-printer-calibration\">first post</a> about our work on automatic bed height calibration and leveling.&nbsp; In that post we showed a working implementation of custom firmware gathering data on the level of the print bed and then automatically compensating its movements. Since then we've been working to put the final pieces in place in order to have a full solution that can be used in day-to-day 3D printing. Now, with two printable parts (a z-probe and a modified x-carriage), some magnets, and a switch, it is possible to add automatic bed height calibration and leveling to a Mendel90.</p></div>", 
                    "reference": "automatic-printer-calibration-update", 
                    "title": "Automatic Printer Calibration: Update", 
                    "url": "/news/automatic-printer-calibration-update"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "MatterHackers", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "May 21, 2014", 
                    "description": "Presets are an incredibly powerful tool for getting exactly what want out of your 3D print. With a little bit of knowledge under your belt, you'll be printing more efficiently than ever before. \r\n---------------\r\nUpdated 6/12/15\r\n\r\n", 
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                    "icon": "https://lh4.ggpht.com/8F6Yt9h1vnOaASJB2k_cztq0Cv_6Cet3zFa_cmFljOeI28qzhnvyOwx6EXWvLcr1gbNUckF3tcRfganit2kff2w-fw", 
                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAgNCy8NAIDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-element-standard'><p dir=\"ltr\"><span>Hey there, stranger! I hear that you&rsquo;ve been using MatterControl lately. I also hear that you're ready to start creating and customizing your own presets! Don't know where to start? Not to worry my fine friend, guides like this exist for a reason. So settle down into your favorite pair of pants, it's time to</span>&nbsp;learn about presets.</p></div>", 
                    "reference": "how-to-customize-your-presets-in-mattercontrol", 
                    "title": "How to Customize Your Presets in MatterControl", 
                    "url": "/articles/how-to-customize-your-presets-in-mattercontrol"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Greg Diaz", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Jun 30, 2015", 
                    "description": "Are you building your own printer? Do you need to create a customized printer profile? MatterControl can easily help you out with just a few quick steps - check out our new guide!", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><h2>IMPORTANT EDIT 7/28/17: This method of adding custom profiles to MatterControl was deprecated with the release of cloud-based profiles.&nbsp;</h2>\n\n<p><span>If you want to add a custom profile to MatterControl, generate the .printer file as outlined in this article, then email it to support@mattercontrol.com and we will upload it so it is available for you and all MatterControl users.</span></p>\n<p class=\"align-center\"><span>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</span></p>\n\n</div>", 
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                    "title": "How To Integrate A Custom Printer Profile Into MatterControl", 
                    "url": "/articles/how-to-integrate-a-custom-printer-profile-into-mattercontrol"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Erica Derrico", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Jan 14, 2016", 
                    "description": "Want to print in multi-color but only have one extruder? Fear not! With just a simple trick using MatterControl, you can print with all the colors of the rainbow.", 
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                    "icon": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Aj61YVIJbGm3Jg5ZeaHCvB_is7cTqOi04CLa-PyjgofCztldkQc--OGeWuvi9667Aen0Z16Nhw4AdpLGcFXn24lczaw", 
                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAgK6luq4KDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-element-standard'><p>When I first started working at MatterHackers all of my friends were so intrigued by the concept of 3D printing, I would often get the question, \"What does something 3D printed look like?\". So I decided to make myself a key chain I could put on my car keys; something I could easily grab out of my bag when people asked me. The trouble was, I am a very colorful person. I did not want my key chain to be just a single color, I wanted it to be five colors. But, I was only a novice, and the printer I was using only had one extruder.&nbsp;</p></div>", 
                    "reference": "how-to-print-in-multi-color-with-a-single-extruder", 
                    "title": "How to Print in Multi-Color with a Single Extruder", 
                    "url": "/articles/how-to-print-in-multi-color-with-a-single-extruder"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Chris Moore", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Mar 2, 2015", 
                    "description": "With the release of MatterControl 1.2.1, users are able to employ cloud features, which makes sending files wirelessly a breeze. Learn how with this step by step guide.\r\n", 
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                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAgIzi8akKDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-element-standard'><p>Version 1.2.1 of MatterControl allows users to send files from their MatterControl Desktop to the new MatterControl Touch, as well as to other MatterControl Desktops. With just a few clicks, you will soon be able to utilize MatterControl on multiple sources.</p></div>", 
                    "reference": "how-to-sync-files-from-your-mattercontrol-desktop-to-mattercontrol-touch", 
                    "title": "How to Sync Files from your MatterControl Desktop to MatterControl Touch", 
                    "url": "/articles/how-to-sync-files-from-your-mattercontrol-desktop-to-mattercontrol-touch"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Tyler Anderson", 
                    "category": "news", 
                    "date_published": "Oct 6, 2016", 
                    "description": "From general purpose print beds to tips and tricks with acetone, finding the right bed surface to print on is an important step in the 3D printing process. ", 
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                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAgJ29v6oKDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-element-standard'><p><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-138b0a25-a15c-6e57-e739-b32df44561f9\"><span>The key to a successful 3D print is a good first layer, and the key to a successful first layer is choosing the right print bed surface for the material you are 3D printing. In this guide, we will go through the most popular 3D materials to print with and describe the best techniques for getting them to stick to the bed and achieving&nbsp;a stellar first layer.</span></span></p></div>", 
                    "reference": "choosing-the-right-3d-print-bed-surface", 
                    "title": "Choosing the Best 3D Printing Bed Surface", 
                    "url": "/news/choosing-the-right-3d-print-bed-surface"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Griffin Kahnke", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Feb 12, 2014", 
                    "description": "If you\u2019ve downloaded the most recent release of MatterControl, you may have noticed one of our new features: The Text Creator! In this article, we\u2019re gonna break down the functions and features of our newest creation program. \n", 
                    "hero": "https://lh3.ggpht.com/RUHAw17EIOE6R3oL4MrLkyYXJvU3pgr8DpezfXURFkUYqcSShkR_5zlY6EiP_Az_rYXbJMGPdbdeKvFzhOp6YaMHAA", 
                    "icon": "https://lh3.ggpht.com/RUHAw17EIOE6R3oL4MrLkyYXJvU3pgr8DpezfXURFkUYqcSShkR_5zlY6EiP_Az_rYXbJMGPdbdeKvFzhOp6YaMHAA", 
                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAgODR57kKDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-element-standard'><p>We do our best to listen to the community, and we're always working hard to improve <a href=\"http://www.mattercontrol.com\">the software that helps control the hobby we all know and love.</a> One of the most recent features, is our new <strong>Text Creator</strong>. Designing parts can be difficult for the average person, and sometimes it's nice just to be able to write something and have it printed, instead of waiting for someone to design the particular thing you want. Let's get started, shall we?</p></div>", 
                    "reference": "how-to-use-the-text-creator", 
                    "title": "MatterControl - How to use the Text Creator", 
                    "url": "/articles/how-to-use-the-text-creator"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Erica Derrico", 
                    "category": "news", 
                    "date_published": "Feb 1, 2016", 
                    "description": "Matt Manhattan, our February Hacker of the Month, took a stab at merging an everyday object with 3D printed parts to create a new, customized item. With great success, he's done it! Everyone has one, but do you have your very own, personalized night light? ", 
                    "hero": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/46fSrLfRicWU0evpBTpr_us60pvVuv_u5Lo9KnFQxp46MI9kN1pX-YtxUa9A0NoSxaPp8bDX6Aa062C_1fZKietMHg", 
                    "icon": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/46fSrLfRicWU0evpBTpr_us60pvVuv_u5Lo9KnFQxp46MI9kN1pX-YtxUa9A0NoSxaPp8bDX6Aa062C_1fZKietMHg", 
                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAgN7G-aYKDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-element-standard'><p>It began how all of us often get into 3D printing - a little curiosity. Two years ago, Matt Manhattan decided to follow through with that curiosity and jumped into 3D printing. Excited, Manhattan researched for a year and finally bought a machine -&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.matterhackers.com/store/printer-kits/ultimaker-2-3d-printer-fully-assembled\">Ultimaker 2</a>.</p></div>", 
                    "reference": "create-your-own-custom-night-light", 
                    "title": "Create Your Own Custom Night Light", 
                    "url": "/news/create-your-own-custom-night-light"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "MatterHackers", 
                    "category": "news", 
                    "date_published": "May 9, 2014", 
                    "description": "With the new image converter add-on for MatterControl, turning 2D images into 3D printed objects has never been easier.", 
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                    "icon": "https://lh3.ggpht.com/R0TTp--jw-W5mJ8GjEHIfLnUU6yEMvl3RSQEgkYv8Zsj_wXLtTjjjbYNDeGBuC5ZZC7LUPCOSpuRO1PFh5FTsDE9JZw", 
                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAgNCPg68LDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-element-standard'><p>The latest update of MatterControl includes a powerful new add-on tool - the Image Converter. &nbsp;Using the Image Converter anyone can create 3D printable objects by simply dropping in an existing image (no prior 3d printing knowledge required). In this article we dive into this tool and some of its potential applications.</p></div>", 
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                    "title": "Hands-on: The MatterControl Image Converter", 
                    "url": "/news/hands-on-with-the-mattercontrol-image-converter"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Roy Smith - Guest Contributor", 
                    "category": "news", 
                    "date_published": "Sep 9, 2013", 
                    "description": "Roy (aka \"The SmithBot\") presents us with a hands-on guide to turning your neighborhood, city, state, or favorite National Park into a 3D printable topographic map.", 
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                    "icon": "https://lh3.ggpht.com/tKfKJoE2mKJLD0nYyw7ADzboCyoUC2iUHLjqfGvTKjv4NdgPZMWQUPDhHoL-0ujAFeFgXIEl-pRgz6fGdba_mBP0QQ", 
                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAgICEgKsKDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-element-standard'><p>A few months ago my friend Barney said, &ldquo;Can you 3D print Thousand Palms Canyon?&rdquo; &nbsp;</p>\n<p>I knew what he meant: all the hills and gulleys and landscape features we&rsquo;re familiar with. &ldquo;No,&rdquo; I said. &ldquo;That&rsquo;s impossible.&rdquo; But the idea kept bugging me. Why not? So I did what any of you would do in the middle of a sleepless night: I went online. Huh! Not impossible, but maybe a little bit tricky. Below are the step-by-step instructions to create a <span>3D topographic map</span>.</p></div>", 
                    "reference": "how-to-3d-print-a-map-of-anywhere-in-the-world", 
                    "title": "How to 3D Print a Map of Anywhere in the World", 
                    "url": "/news/how-to-3d-print-a-map-of-anywhere-in-the-world"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Alec Richter", 
                    "category": "news", 
                    "date_published": "Aug 25, 2016", 
                    "description": "Making your 3D prints look fresh off the assembly line isn't as hard as you think. Follow these simple techniques to finish your 3D prints and make them shine.", 
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                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAgNXukqEJDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-element-standard'><p><a href=\"http://www.matterhackers.com/store/3d-printer-filament/pla\">PLA (Polylactic Acid) filament</a> is one of the two most commonly used desktop 3D printing materials (with the other being <a href=\"http://www.matterhackers.com/s/store?q=abs\">ABS</a> filament). It is the &lsquo;default&rsquo; recommended material for many desktop 3D printers, and with good reason - PLA is useful in a broad range of printing applications and can be produced in a variety of colors. It has the virtue of being both an odorless and low-warp material, and does not require a heated bed. PLA plastic is also one of the more eco-friendly 3D printer materials available; it is made from renewable resources (corn-starch) and requires less energy to process compared to traditional (petroleum-based) plastics. Cool, but what do you do to finish a PLA print to make it truly good?</p></div>", 
                    "reference": "how-to-smooth-and-finish-your-pla-prints", 
                    "title": "How To: Smooth and Finish Your PLA Prints - Part 1", 
                    "url": "/news/how-to-smooth-and-finish-your-pla-prints"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Alec Richter", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Nov 28, 2016", 
                    "description": "3D printing is a wonderful process, but for convention and show ready prints, some post-processing may be necessary. Learn some helpful\u00a0techniques from our\u00a0resident cosplayer to turn even the most polygonal model into a smooth masterpiece.", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-element-standard'><p><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-aa091493-ce31-04b0-31e8-60a04c80b1d2\">If you&rsquo;ve been following along in this series of articles (<a href=\"../../articles/how-to-bring-game-characters-to-life\">How to Bring Video Game Characters</a> to Life and <a href=\"../../news/how-to-smooth-and-finish-your-pla-prints\">How To&nbsp;Smooth &amp; Finish Your PLA Prints&nbsp;- Part 1</a>), you have seen some techniques to smooth out and remove the striations you get from a 3D printing. But what if your original model is significantly more polygonal and faceted than the intended shape? If you have a print that looks like this Soldier 76 mask, there are two different ways to solve this problem: using Bondo body filler after printing, or before printing by modifying the model with a modeling software of your choice. In this article, we will be exploring the former.</span></p></div>", 
                    "reference": "how-to:-smooth-and-finish-you-pla-prints-part-2", 
                    "title": "How To: Smooth and Finish Your PLA Prints - Part 2", 
                    "url": "/articles/how-to:-smooth-and-finish-you-pla-prints-part-2"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "MatterHackers", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Jan 10, 2016", 
                    "description": "Hands down, motor dampers are one of the best upgrades available for your 3D printer. Not only are they a quick and easy install, but they result in a quieter, more precise print.", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-element-standard'><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">3D printers&nbsp;can&nbsp;be loud.&nbsp;While an unpleasant sounding 3D printer is merely an annoyance to the operator (and others sharing the room), the vibration of the printer may cause deeper problems with your print and ultimately lead to unexpected results in the final product.</span></p></div>", 
                    "reference": "motor-dampers-install-guide", 
                    "title": "Motor Dampers Install Guide", 
                    "url": "/articles/motor-dampers-install-guide"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Tyler Anderson", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Sep 1, 2015", 
                    "description": "Fan of the game Kerbal Space Program? Ever want to bring your customized space rockets to life? Well look no further! This helpful guide will put those little rockets right in the palm of your hand. ", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><span>This is a guide to show you how to print your ships from&nbsp;</span><a href=\"https://kerbalspaceprogram.com/\">Kerbal Space Program</a><span>, the game where you launch overenthusiastic little green men into space on rockets of your own design. We'll be using Dasoccerguy's excellent&nbsp;</span><a href=\"http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/111483-KSPBlender-Blender-Addon-for-importing-craft-files-(now-with-complete-mod-support!)\">KSPBlender</a><span>&nbsp;add on to import the .craft file into&nbsp;</span><a href=\"https://www.blender.org/\">Blender</a>, where we will clean it up and generate a .stl for printing.<span>&nbsp;This guide was written with&nbsp;</span><a href=\"http://www.mattercontrol.com/\">MatterControl</a><span>&nbsp;in mind, but it is applicable to any 3D printing software. KSP has evolved as a game quite a bit since this article was published, some of the steps may no longer be accurate to the current state of the game.</span></p></div>", 
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                {
                    "author": "Taylor Landry", 
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                    "date_published": "Mar 3, 2015", 
                    "description": "This quick and informative guide will help you calibrate your extruder perfectly, resulting in accurate, quality prints.", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-element-standard'><p dir=\"ltr\"><span>Your 3D printer extrudes and retracts precise amounts of filaments in order to create your printed masterpieces. Well, it does if it&rsquo;s properly calibrated. Calibrating your extruder is one of the most important, as well as one of the most overlooked, things you can do to your machine. </span></p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>If you&rsquo;ve been unhappy with your printing results or have noticed either under or over-extrusion, this calibration will help resolve some or all of these issues.</span></p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>Before we begin, let&rsquo;s identify the components on your printer that we&rsquo;ll be covering, as well as the 2 different types of extruder setups.</span></p></div>", 
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                {
                    "author": "Dave Gaylord", 
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                    "date_published": "Feb 13, 2014", 
                    "description": "At some point you may encounter a filament jam or a clogged nozzle where your 3D printer is not extruding. This guide is intended to help you prevent such jams, or fix with them as painlessly as possible.", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-element-standard'><p dir=\"ltr\">If you arrived at this article, I have to assume you&rsquo;re either a seeker of knowledge, or an unfortunate soul with a 3D printer that is not extruding. In either case, we are here to enlighten you with some techniques for making your 3D printer run like a dream.</p></div>", 
                    "reference": "how-to-clear-and-prevent-jams", 
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                {
                    "author": "Alec Richter", 
                    "category": "news", 
                    "date_published": "Dec 11, 2016", 
                    "description": "This guide will show you how\u00a0a few simple mixtures\u00a0of ABS and acetone will be\u00a0a helpful new staple\u00a0in your 3D printing toolbox.", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-element-standard'><p dir=\"ltr\">When someone is new to 3D printing, it is highly recommended to start with <a href=\"http://www.matterhackers.com/store/3d-printer-filament/pla\">PLA filament</a>, and having mastered that, to begin experimenting with different and more advanced materials. While PLA and&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.matterhackers.com/s/store?q=ABS%20filament%20-tpe%20-robo%20-bridge%20-wolfbite\"><span class=\"il\">ABS</span>&nbsp;filament</a> are the two most popular filaments, they have drastically different properties from each other.</p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">PLA is such a great beginner material because it doesn't warp, doesn't need high temperatures, and it doesn't give off fumes as you print.&nbsp;<span class=\"il\">ABS</span>&nbsp;has the opposite properties on all accounts, however, what it holds over PLA is its temperature resistance; leave a PLA print and an&nbsp;<span class=\"il\">ABS</span>&nbsp;print in your car on a hot day and you will find the PLA has warped but the&nbsp;<span class=\"il\">ABS</span>&nbsp;hasn't. Additionally,&nbsp;<span class=\"il\">ABS</span>&nbsp;has more finishing techniques available from its chemical makeup: it sands easier than PLA and you can <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PegrypbCwag\">use acetone to melt away the layer lines</a>.</p></div>", 
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                    "title": "How To Make ABS Juice, Glue, and Slurry", 
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                {
                    "author": "MatterHackers", 
                    "category": "news", 
                    "date_published": "Oct 20, 2016", 
                    "description": "Durable and easy to print, PETG filament is likely to take over as the most commonly-used filament. This in-depth guide provides a few tips and tricks on how to get started and embrace the fantastic properties of this material. ", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><a title=\"SHOP PETG\" href=\"http://www.matterhackers.com/store/c/PRO%20Series%20PETG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PETG</a>&nbsp;is an&nbsp;abbreviation for Polyethylene Terephthalate (with a glycol modification) which is one of the most common polymers used today. It&rsquo;s used to make water bottles, food packaging, and countless other common plastic items. As a 3D printing filament, PETG plastic has proven its worth as a durable material that is easy to use. Figuratively speaking, it combines the most useful characteristics of ABS filament (the rigidity and mechanical properties for functional parts) with the ease of printing that PLA filament affords. Kind of a &ldquo;best of both worlds&rdquo; scenario.</p></div>", 
                    "reference": "how-to-succeed-when-printing-with-petg-filament", 
                    "title": "How to Succeed when Printing with PETG Filament", 
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                {
                    "author": "MatterHackers", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Apr 21, 2014", 
                    "description": "Last year, we published an article talking about how to succeed while printing with PLA. While we still love printing with PLA, we neglected  to write about the sister filament - ABS. Prepare your printer and get a notepad - the time has come.", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p>What is ABS? ABS is one of the most commonly used, and most versatile materials available in 3D printing today. If you're new to the scene though, it can be a bit daunting to start with. However, the payoff is worth it. Learning to print well with ABS is essential if you want strong, heat resistant parts.</p></div>", 
                    "reference": "how-to-succeed-when-printing-with-abs", 
                    "title": "How To Succeed When Printing With ABS", 
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                {
                    "author": "Alec Richter", 
                    "category": "news", 
                    "date_published": "Apr 5, 2017", 
                    "description": "Clogged nozzles - they happen. This informative guide will help you get your 3D printer back up and running.\u00a0", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-element-standard'><p><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-82009583-4556-7511-c254-5bb8aafde267\">Every so often, you might find your prints are looking stringy, sparse, and with missing layers. If you check through our <a href=\"../../articles/3d-printer-troubleshooting-guide\">3D printer troubleshooting guide</a>, you'd figure out your nozzle is more than likely clogged. No worries - this guide will help you solve the issue and get you printing again in no time.&nbsp;</span></p></div>", 
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                    "title": "How To Unclog a 3D Printer Nozzle", 
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                {
                    "author": "Alec Richter", 
                    "category": "news", 
                    "date_published": "Feb 9, 2017", 
                    "description": "Learn about different dissolvable materials and how they can enhance your dual extrusion\u00a0prints in the second part of our\u00a0in-depth look at support material and how to print with PVA.", 
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                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAgNvD3r8JDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-element-standard'><p>Our previous article, <a href=\"http://www.matterhackers.com/news/how-to-use-support-material-part-1\">How To Use Support Material: Part 1</a>, delved into the specifics of how single extrusion support works and some design considerations that you might have to take into account when modeling an object. With dual-extrusion support printing, all that goes out the window.</p></div>", 
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                    "title": "How To Use Dissolvable and Breakaway Support Material", 
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                {
                    "author": "MatterHackers", 
                    "category": "news", 
                    "date_published": "May 29, 2017", 
                    "description": "Learn the fundamental steps to successfully print this dissolvable support material and why it's necessary for complex dual-extruded parts. ", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-element-standard'><p><a href=\"../../store/3d-printer-filament/175mm-pva-filament-half-kg\">PVA filament</a> is a critical&nbsp;material for creating complex parts on a dual extrusion 3D printer. If you aren't using this material yet, you need to be. These tips and tricks for printing with PVA will guide you to success.&nbsp;</p></div>", 
                    "reference": "how-to-succeed-when-3d-printing-with-pva-support-material", 
                    "title": "How To Succeed When 3D Printing With PVA Support Material", 
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                    "author": "Chris Morgan", 
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                    "date_published": "Oct 26, 2020", 
                    "description": "Our November 2020 Hacker of the Month uses 3D printing to create strong, weather-proof brackets for a custom, ocean-going laboratory built inside a shipping container.", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><span>For anyone that follows our Instagram page (@matterhackers in case you&rsquo;re not!), you&rsquo;ll recognize the work of our Hacker of the Month for November 2020. His custom-designed brackets fabricated with <a href=\"https://www.matterhackers.com/store/c/NylonX\">NylonX</a> and <a href=\"https://www.matterhackers.com/store/c/nylong\">NylonG</a> are a welcome addition to our IG Stories page on an almost daily basis.</span></p></div>", 
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                    "title": "Creating Custom 3D Brackets for an Ocean-Going Laboratory", 
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                {
                    "author": "Chris Morgan", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Sep 15, 2020", 
                    "description": "Our October Hacker is using his knowledge of horses and 3D design to create a new industry for himself and farriers all over the world.", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><span>As we move into an age of self-reliance and innovation, 3D printing at the small and medium enterprise level is becoming increasingly important for businesses around the world. This is the case for Derek Poupard, the Lead Farrier for Godolphin, a global thoroughbred breeding and racing enterprise founded by the ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.</span></p></div>", 
                    "reference": "utilizing-3d-printing-to-grow-a-business", 
                    "title": "Using 3D Printing to Innovate the Centuries-Old Horseshoe Business", 
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                {
                    "author": "Chris Morgan", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Aug 19, 2020", 
                    "description": "Our September Hacker of the Month creates unique animatronic animals using self-taught skills to inspire a new generation of Makers.", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><span>Our Hacker of the Month for September 2020 is a Maker who has taken his passion for creating and evolved it from drawing and sketching with pencil and paper, to sewing dolls inspired by mythology, and eventually to robotics, 3D printing, and electronics. Jorvon&rsquo;s hobby has taken him from art school in San Francisco to a manufacturing gig in Los Angeles, all while moving into the realm of Raspberry Pi and Arduino.</span></p></div>", 
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                    "description": "A trained metalsmith who was the first female contestant on Forged in Fire is using metal, 3D printing, and more to create one-of-a-kind pieces of art.", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><span>Multimedia making is the name of the game for August&rsquo;s Hacker of the Month. Kim Stahl has been building and applying her skills in crafting since </span><span>childhood, growing up on her family farm in Southern Indiana, where her father taught her how to use hand tools like a hand-held planer. Feeling curious and creative, and inspired by the movie, <em>The Natural,&nbsp;</em>she began to carve a bat.</span><em><span>&nbsp;</span></em><span>She also fed her curiosity by taking apart old phones and radios to investigate what made them work. This curiosity and</span> <span>creativity continued with her into college years later as she </span><span>graduated from Indiana University, Bloomington, </span><span>Indiana</span><span> with a BFA in Jewelry Design and Metalsmithing in 2003 </span><span>and a minor in Art History. </span></p></div>", 
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                    "author": "Chris Morgan", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Apr 27, 2020", 
                    "description": "Our May 2020 Hacker of the Month article needed to encompass an entire community of Makers who 3D printed PPE for healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.", 
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                {
                    "author": "Chris Morgan", 
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                    "date_published": "Jun 28, 2020", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><span>Our Hackers of the Month for July 2020 are a serendipitous team consisting of industrial designers located in Boonton, New Jersey, and a motivational speaker from England who is on a journey to inspire other amputees by helping them unlock the door to their own resilient mindset.</span></p></div>", 
                    "reference": "3d-printing-prosthetics-for-outdoor-adventures", 
                    "title": "3D Printing Prosthetics for Outdoor Adventures", 
                    "url": "/articles/3d-printing-prosthetics-for-outdoor-adventures"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Christopher Morgan", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "May 26, 2020", 
                    "description": "Our June 2020 Hacker of the Month creates 3D printed BatteryBlocs - brackets used to construct power banks using recycled batteries for sustainable off-grid power.", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><span>For Shawn McCarty, science and experimentation have been at the forefront of all his endeavors. </span><span>From running a handyman business, a gardening business, a home buying/renting business, a home recording studio, and working in the film industry as a digital imaging technician, Shawn has done, and seen, it all.</span></p></div>", 
                    "reference": "3d-printing-and-sustainable-battery-recycling-batteryblocs", 
                    "title": "3D Printing and Sustainable Battery Recycling BatteryBlocs", 
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                {
                    "author": "Chris Morgan", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Feb 25, 2020", 
                    "description": "March 2020 Hacker of the Month Tim Burrell-Saward recently worked with Restoration Games to bring a cult classic board game back to life using 3D design and 3D printing.", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><span>Our March 2020 Hacker of the Month is a </span><span>designer and technologist with over a decade of experience creating technologically augmented games, interactive artworks, and immersive theater. He currently works out of a studio in one of London&rsquo;s premiere makerspaces, Makerversity at Somerset House, where he continues to explore new and exciting projects in a variety of forms and functions.</span></p></div>", 
                    "reference": "using-3d-printing-to-enable-quick-iterations-for-boardgame-design", 
                    "title": "Using 3D Printing to Enable Quick Iterations for Boardgame Design", 
                    "url": "/articles/using-3d-printing-to-enable-quick-iterations-for-boardgame-design"
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                {
                    "author": "Chris Morgan", 
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                    "date_published": "Jan 28, 2020", 
                    "description": "February 2020 Hacker of the Month, Garrett Durland, went from mechanical engineer to Creative Technologist through the use of 3D printing.", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><span>Our February Hacker of the Month, Garrett Durland, originally hails from Denver, Colorado and currently resides in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Garrett&rsquo;s background is in Mechanical Engineering for a number of companies. &ldquo;</span><span>I spent 2006 to 2015 working as a Steam and Gas Turbine Engineer in the power generation industry. I worked for GE, Toshiba, and Xcel Energy. As an on-site traveling engineer, my duties included planning and supervising and routine and emergency maintenance of large rotating machinery. Then I moved to Oak Ridge to accept a job at Oak Ridge National Lab (ORNL) at the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS). I worked in the Central Cooling Systems group from 2015 to 2018. There I was a control room operator and the subject matter expert for some of the subsystems of the accelerator.&rdquo;</span></p></div>", 
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                    "title": "Using Digital Fabrication to Conceptualize 3D Printed Homes", 
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                {
                    "author": "Chris Morgan", 
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                    "date_published": "Jan 5, 2020", 
                    "description": "3D printing and design are essential tools for Paragon Replicas when creating Mandalorian armor and other pop culture costumes and props.", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><span>One of the best things about working at MatterHackers is the depth and breadth of creative people that work in every department. We have woodworkers, engineers, paper crafters and of course, cosplayers.</span></p></div>", 
                    "reference": "creating-costumes-and-props-for-mandalorian-armor-and-more", 
                    "title": "Creating 3D Printed Costumes and Props for Mandalorian Armor and More", 
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                {
                    "author": "Chris Morgan", 
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                    "description": "Our December 2019 Hacker of the Month, Stefan Ulrich aka RandomDesign, creates incredibly detailed 3D printed case mods for computers, as well as screen accurate props and costumes.", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><span>The ever-increasing range of applications for 3D printing spans many different industries and professions. For Stefan Ulrich, AKA RandomDesign, 3D printing has enabled him to create some truly epic computer case mods.</span></p></div>", 
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                    "title": "3D Printing Award-Winning Case Mods for Computers", 
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                {
                    "author": "Chris Morgan", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Nov 3, 2019", 
                    "description": "Artist Duane Koyawena and engineer Joe Mastroianni combined their passion and skills to create a unique droid known as Hopi-R2 for the Museum of Northern Arizona.", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><span>In Flagstaff, located at the foot of the San Francisco peaks in northern Arizona, nestled in the ponderosa pines, lives a large, diverse population. The people of the nearby Navajo and Hopi reservations, students and teachers of Northern Arizona University, and the almost year-long influx of tourists as Flagstaff lies at the crossroads of a multitude of cultural and geological sites in northern Arizona including Sedona, the Grand Canyon, the Petrified Forest, and many others.</span></p></div>", 
                    "reference": "makers-from-different-cultures-create-a-one-of-a-kind-droid", 
                    "title": "Makers from Different Cultures Create a One-of-a-Kind Droid", 
                    "url": "/articles/makers-from-different-cultures-create-a-one-of-a-kind-droid"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Chris Morgan", 
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                    "date_published": "Sep 18, 2019", 
                    "description": "Using the power of 3D printing, our October Hacker of the Month creates custom-designed tools to make sewing and quilting easier for everyone.", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><span>Our October 2019 Hacker of the Month is a northern California resident who has taken her desire to create cookie cutters and turned it into a full-time product design and 3D printing manufacturing business for custom sewing and quilting accessories.</span></p></div>", 
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                    "title": "Custom-Designed, 3D Printed Tools For Sewing and Quilting", 
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                }, 
                {
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                    "date_published": "Dec 4, 2017", 
                    "description": "Lizz Hill, our December Hacker of the Month, creates 3D printed jewelry and educates others about the boundless opportunities of 3D printing. ", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><span>One of my most anticipated moments upon meeting someone new is when I tell them what I do for a living. When I tell them that I am a professional 3D modeler and run a 3D print lab, a bulb lights up; one that shines bright with familiarity, excitement and curiosity. I then ask them (knowing well what the answer will be) if they are familiar with 3D printing. They are. And they proceed to describe the first time they saw a 3D printer in action and recall how mesmerized they were by it, watching its plastic filament, zipping around in space, slowly building something from nothing. They describe to me, one of the many desktop FDM printers which are currently occupying public libraries, school&rsquo;s makerspaces, and maker events and conventions across the country.</span></p></div>", 
                    "reference": "promoting-3d-printing-design-tech-through-custom-jewelry", 
                    "title": "Promoting 3D Printing Design & Tech Through Custom Jewelry", 
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                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Chris Morgan", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Dec 18, 2017", 
                    "description": "Neal McKenzie, our January Hacker of the Month, is an educator dedicated to spreading the word about how 3D printing and design can help the visually impaired.", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><span>Our January Hacker of the Month is Neal McKenzie, an Assistive Technology Specialist for the Visually Impaired Department at the Sonoma County Office of Education, which works with Blind and Low Vision students K-12. He helps his students use <a href=\"https://www.matterhackers.com/store/c/printer-kits\">3D printing</a> technology in order to make their education more accessible and more comfortable.</span></p></div>", 
                    "reference": "3d-printed-educational-models-for-the-visually-impaired", 
                    "title": "3D Printed Educational Models for the Visually Impaired", 
                    "url": "/articles/3d-printed-educational-models-for-the-visually-impaired"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Chris Morgan", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Aug 26, 2019", 
                    "description": "September 2019 Hacker of the Month Oliver Vaughan-Jones is a design engineer working to create an adaptive sit-ski for people with disabilities.", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><span>Our September Hacker of the Month, Oliver Vaughan-Jones, is an outdoor, snow-sports enthusiast that comes from a design engineering background in central Wales.&nbsp;</span></p>\n<p><span>Oliver started his journey into 3D printing early - his father was a dentist who used 3D design and printing to recreate jaws and dental molds for his practice. Seeing the benefits of the technology early on, Oliver was already familiar with the concepts and applications of 3D printing when he enrolled in Brunel University in 2008 to study design engineering. Oliver also worked as a snowboard instructor and was very passionate about snow sports.</span></p></div>", 
                    "reference": "designing-adaptive-skis-for-people-with-disabilities-using-3d-printing", 
                    "title": "Designing Adaptive Skis for People with Disabilities Using 3D Printing", 
                    "url": "/articles/designing-adaptive-skis-for-people-with-disabilities-using-3d-printing"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Chris Morgan", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Jul 24, 2019", 
                    "description": "August 2019 Hacker of the Month, Chuck Taggart, uses 3D printing to invent products and to create amazing components for his Harley Davidson motorcycle.", 
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                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAoNvUp6cJDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><span>Our August 2019 Hacker of the Month, Chuck Taggart, resides in Southlake, Texas. Chuck began his professional career as a civil engineer, </span><span>planning, designing and overseeing construction and maintenance of building structures and infrastructure, but moved into insurance about 15 years ago. He currently owns a large health insurance agency, Health Reform Team, based in Grapevine, Texas.</span></p></div>", 
                    "reference": "utilizing-3d-printing-to-fabricate-harley-davidson-components", 
                    "title": "Utilizing 3D Printing to Fabricate Harley Davidson Components", 
                    "url": "/articles/utilizing-3d-printing-to-fabricate-harley-davidson-components"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Chris Morgan", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Jun 2, 2019", 
                    "description": "Our May Hackers of the Month are a dedicated group of soldiers that have leveraged the power of 3D printing to make ordnance disposal training inexpensive and safe for new recruits.", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><span>Our May Hackers of the Month are a dedicated group of military members that have leveraged the power of 3D printing to make ordnance disposal training inexpensive and safe for new recruits at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina.</span></p></div>", 
                    "reference": "utilizing-3d-printing-for-safety-and-efficiency-in-the-military", 
                    "title": "Utilizing 3D Printing for Safety and Efficiency in the Military", 
                    "url": "/articles/utilizing-3d-printing-for-safety-and-efficiency-in-the-military"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Chris Morgan", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Jul 7, 2019", 
                    "description": "July 2019 Hacker of the Month Ian Davis overcame a life-threatening illness and injury and designed a lifelike prosthetic to replace part of his hand.", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><span>Our July 2019 Hacker of the Month is Ian Davis from Medford, Oregon, where he works as a prototype design engineer and steel fabricator. Since becoming an early adopter of 3D printing back in 2012 with his purchase of a MakerBot Replicator, Ian has refined his design, prototyping, and production skills to help him with his current project; creating a prosthetic for the missing digits on his left hand.</span></p></div>", 
                    "reference": "hacker-of-the-month-july-2019", 
                    "title": "Using 3D Printing to Overcome Life-Threatening Illness and Injury", 
                    "url": "/articles/hacker-of-the-month-july-2019"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Mara Hitner", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Jul 23, 2018", 
                    "description": "Darius McCoy finds inspiration in 3D printing with the Digital Harbor Foundation and uses his newfound passion to educate other students.", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><span>One of the most successful public makerspace models out there today is Digital Harbor Foundation in Baltimore, Maryland. &nbsp;Founded in 2012 by Andrew Coy, Director of Operations Shawn Grimes, and Director of Education Stephanie Grimes, Digital Harbor Foundation offers flexibly-priced programming including Maker Camps for young people, STEM classes, and family make nights. &nbsp;They also offer professional development programs for educators where they can learn how to teach 3D printing and educate on&nbsp;other Maker technologies for their students. </span></p></div>", 
                    "reference": "3d-printing-inspires-at-risk-student-to-become-an-educator", 
                    "title": "3D Printing Inspires At-Risk Student to Become An Educator", 
                    "url": "/articles/3d-printing-inspires-at-risk-student-to-become-an-educator"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Chris Morgan", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Sep 10, 2018", 
                    "description": "Meet Netanel and Angelo, the creators of R3D Shifters; a company using NylonX to create drones, skate wheels, scooter accessories and more!", 
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                    "icon": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/V3yDomCZ-AQRy1ySJTNgncfhLwnuZXONgjdztVoqA7wfv7xcS4Cm5mzEa-IlcjWvdglLsfxjwUnDR38vYSfmh_op", 
                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAwKujo_ALDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><span>When art and science come together, some amazing things can happen. If you add 3D printing to the mix - watch out! Let&rsquo;s take a look at how the magic of theater and the science of engineering merged into the company known as R3D Shifters in our latest MatterHackers Minute.</span></p></div>", 
                    "reference": "3d-printing-drones-with-r3d-shifters", 
                    "title": "3D Printing Drones with R3D Shifters", 
                    "url": "/articles/3d-printing-drones-with-r3d-shifters"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Chris Morgan", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Nov 18, 2018", 
                    "description": "Learn more about Evan + Katelyn, the awesome couple who tackle all kinds of fun maker and 3D printing projects!", 
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                    "icon": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/FuqrrK80t902VFG1_6QrTN4vtnjauU4uzPZqaEpR5Pb__4B0f9yrqMn2lAlJ4X4JezcCsaUPmYqwoqZlTfwKPbiSjw", 
                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAwL-_gaEKDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><span>The dynamic duo that has been tearing up the Maker scene, Evan and Katelyn, has dabbled in everything from 3D printing to carpentry, to mold making and DIY high-power water cannons. Learn more about them in our latest MatterHackers Minute article.</span></p></div>", 
                    "reference": "3d-printing-and-making-with-evankatelyn", 
                    "title": "3D Printing and Making with Evan+Katelyn", 
                    "url": "/articles/3d-printing-and-making-with-evankatelyn"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Chris Morgan", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Dec 4, 2018", 
                    "description": "Danny Sanchez, the founder of MiniWorld, creates 3D models of famous world landmarks for everyone to print and enjoy regardless of where they live!", 
                    "hero": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/SpHGoWeafug9pXIc8DrPbCbit6JbSAEmHByIxxn8-BkqWd4sFFnqBATNxwBCM6nM2KnwyKWsqpCKh3f5ZpoqrF4RCA", 
                    "icon": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/SpHGoWeafug9pXIc8DrPbCbit6JbSAEmHByIxxn8-BkqWd4sFFnqBATNxwBCM6nM2KnwyKWsqpCKh3f5ZpoqrF4RCA", 
                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAoJClv6cKDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><span>December Hacker of the Month, Danny Sanchez, wants to take you around the world - with your 3D printer! The creator of MiniWorld, an online catalog of 3D printable landmarks, Danny keeps himself busy keeping up with requests from around the globe.</span></p></div>", 
                    "reference": "bringing-famous-landmarks-to-your-desktop-with-3d-printing", 
                    "title": "Bringing Famous Landmarks to your Desktop with 3D Printing", 
                    "url": "/articles/bringing-famous-landmarks-to-your-desktop-with-3d-printing"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Chris Morgan", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Jan 22, 2019", 
                    "description": "The South American company MVD Frames are using 3D printing to create amazing, organic designs in eyewear while helping the environment at the same time.", 
                    "hero": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/SCW5bxDVOagmvRag6AyzEUkPLXhUOIECjN5KTPuUFW90GJ3Z54y8LgLlqVKiCT2rmynCoH6CC6U90KpQCPjxJmrlAA", 
                    "icon": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/0FgQBsxfcHKj88-ud5hL6W20dNAVnbxuKmN9am74ZRs4xrK0MvppC0wwogSHgqa8XNEDTeO2ss0ZLJQ_hT-80PSC", 
                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAoJSbsK4LDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><span>Based in the vibrant city of Montevideo, Uruguay, our April 2019 Hackers of the Month are creating a new model of production, style, and sustainability for eyewear with their start-up company, MVD Frames.</span></p></div>", 
                    "reference": "using-3d-printing-to-design-beautiful-eyewear", 
                    "title": "Using 3D Printing to Design Beautiful Eyewear", 
                    "url": "/articles/using-3d-printing-to-design-beautiful-eyewear"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Chris Morgan", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Aug 28, 2018", 
                    "description": "September 2018 Hacker of the Month, Greg Bellows, uses 3D printing in his love for Star Wars and charity work with the 501st Legion!", 
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                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAwKPw5bUKDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><span>Our September Hacker of the Month is a Maker through and through. Greg Bellows of Riverside, California, uses his creative talents to contribute to two great organizations; the 501st Legion - a nationwide network of costumers and prop makers who attend conventions and charity events as stormtroopers, Imperial guards and other unsavory Empire characters from the Star Wars universe, and the R2 Builders - a fascinating group of makers that build astromechs like R2-D2 and BB-8 with all the bells and (literal) whistles.</span></p></div>", 
                    "reference": "using-3d-printing-to-build-astromechs-and-costumes", 
                    "title": "Using 3D Printing to Build Astromechs and Costumes", 
                    "url": "/articles/using-3d-printing-to-build-astromechs-and-costumes"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Mara Hitner", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Nov 19, 2018", 
                    "description": "Hacker of the Month for December 2018, Preston Tobery, co-created and 3D prints the MegaFeeder3000 to help kittens and puppies with congenital defects.", 
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                    "icon": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/gqQGR-dbItANjJlz_ezHFY13PNHyWfBU16kR1UdLyrpIj_YjvOdFJ7DzCq80267vsg3i6BgS-T02cvLX0xlioBN9", 
                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAoKD1-rsJDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><span>At MatterHackers, we are constantly searching for inventive and unique ways that 3D printing is being used in the world, and we are always excited to find stories of those who use their talents and skills to help others. In this case, we were lucky enough to learn about Preston Tobery and Hannah Shaw, the minds behind the amazing MegaFeeder3000; a 3D printed feeding platform for cats and dogs that suffer from megaesophagus.</span></p></div>", 
                    "reference": "3d-printing-assistive-devices-for-kittens-in-need", 
                    "title": "3D Printing Assistive Devices for Kittens in Need!", 
                    "url": "/articles/3d-printing-assistive-devices-for-kittens-in-need"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Chris Morgan", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Jan 22, 2019", 
                    "description": "February 2019 Hacker of the Month, Michael Graham, uses 3D printing as his mainstay tool in testing and prototyping tools and materials for his engineering builds.", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><span>As a research and development mechanical engineer, Michael Graham has seen a few different kinds of technology come and go. But once a college friend mentioned 3D printing to him, he was hooked.</span></p></div>", 
                    "reference": "prototyping-testing-and-production-with-3d-printing", 
                    "title": "Prototyping, Testing and Production with 3D Printing", 
                    "url": "/articles/prototyping-testing-and-production-with-3d-printing"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Chris Morgan", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Feb 18, 2019", 
                    "description": "March 2019 Hacker of the Month, Tom Tullis of Fat Dragon Games, designs, 3D prints, and paints fantastic dungeon designs for D&D and science fiction.", 
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                    "icon": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/jN-O3Js7uFAcakbBMoaqXhFeabKhIZdVH-NFLo0vwroIt4dFEwhWBaYSOFwZr8GQyrodE_w6MQvZO7np6zbzLqdsWA", 
                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAoLzszaQLDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><span>Our March 2019 Hacker of the Month, Tom Tullis, has been creating decals and painting templates for models of historical warplanes, dungeons, and monsters for over 25 years. As the owner of Fat Dragon Games, he 3D models environment tiles and miniatures for roleplaying games revolving around science fiction and fantasy, most notably for Dungeons and Dragons.</span></p></div>", 
                    "reference": "designing-dungeon-crawl-tiles-for-3d-printing-at-home", 
                    "title": "Designing Dungeon Crawl Tiles for 3D Printing at Home", 
                    "url": "/articles/designing-dungeon-crawl-tiles-for-3d-printing-at-home"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Chris Morgan", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Apr 22, 2019", 
                    "description": "MatterHackers' May 2019 Hacker of the Month based this new, open source, 3D printed, jet-powered racer on the OpenRC platform.", 
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                    "icon": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/7knZTYhrZ88kVV-T_-SwZpWE6lWQXVVDV8R4wfoXWnzRMxjKe-jVPscuuxPioPVZ4hHZKF_Qqhch2oPP2b7HUdrRx2Y", 
                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAoJm-prkKDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><span>Our May 2019 Hacker of the Month, Cesar Joshua Camacho, who goes by Josh, hails from Brooklyn, New York and currently works as a College Lab Technician at New York City College of Technology, where he also earned his bachelors in mechanical engineering. He is currently involved in teaching machining 101, two CAD design classes and a senior design class. During his second year in school, Josh had the opportunity to work on a broken 3D printer his professor made him aware of. After he was shown 3D prints that were done on the printer before it was broken, he knew he had to make the repairs to get it up and running again.</span></p></div>", 
                    "reference": "3d-printed-jet-powered-open-source-rc-racer", 
                    "title": "3D Printed Jet-Powered Open Source RC Racer", 
                    "url": "/articles/3d-printed-jet-powered-open-source-rc-racer"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Chris Morgan", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Sep 4, 2018", 
                    "description": "Norweigan Lasse Anhanger uses 3D modeling and printing to design and build scale model monster trucks and construction vehicles with life-like details!", 
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                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAwMupxaYKDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><span>In a small town in the middle of Norway, Lasse Anhanger is bringing scale model monster trucks and construction vehicles to life using 3D printing. Since he was a kid, Lasse (remember to pronounce the &lsquo;L&rsquo;) has been making scale models and constructing things from scratch. </span></p></div>", 
                    "reference": "creating-scale-model-construction-vehicles-with-3d-printing", 
                    "title": "Creating Scale Model Construction Vehicles with 3D Printing", 
                    "url": "/articles/creating-scale-model-construction-vehicles-with-3d-printing"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Chris Morgan", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Sep 5, 2018", 
                    "description": "Darrell Maloney, aka The Broken Nerd, is quickly becoming a serious talent to watch when it comes to designing and 3D printing amazing props and armor!", 
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                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAwKue-bwJDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><div class=\"article-image\"><img src=\"https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/TxlKNPq5WM5JGJVuyMeCbjttIKr8PjiPgBEyKgiB0fX9z0KCpOssxXdvLfJPfhkqM76CJBKOIny0DutjlyM1_LLG25U=w900\" data-src=\"https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/TxlKNPq5WM5JGJVuyMeCbjttIKr8PjiPgBEyKgiB0fX9z0KCpOssxXdvLfJPfhkqM76CJBKOIny0DutjlyM1_LLG25U\" /></div>\n<div class=\"article-image\">Darrell Maloney, aka The Broken Nerd</div></div>", 
                    "reference": "3d-printing-movie-quality-props-armor-with-the-broken-nerd", 
                    "title": "3D Printing Movie-Quality Props & Armor with The Broken Nerd", 
                    "url": "/articles/3d-printing-movie-quality-props-armor-with-the-broken-nerd"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Chris Morgan", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Sep 11, 2018", 
                    "description": "In this MatterHackers Minute, we meet Aura and Dave who use 3D printing to craft amazing Ball Joint Dolls!", 
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                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAwKvT8KALDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><span>A strong indicator that the power 3D printing has to fuel growth in the maker community is finding it being put to use far and wide in niche groups of fellow artisans. This is the case with Aura and David Welsh - denizens of central California. They have discovered and cultivated the use of 3D printing, to enhance their craft, accept more commission work, and create new and exciting parts and accessories for their Ball Joint Dolls (BJD&rsquo;s). </span></p></div>", 
                    "reference": "using-3d-printing-in-the-ball-joint-doll-community", 
                    "title": "Using 3D Printing in the Ball Joint Doll Community", 
                    "url": "/articles/using-3d-printing-in-the-ball-joint-doll-community"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Chris Morgan", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Oct 8, 2018", 
                    "description": "November 2018 Hacker of the Month, Rumela Bose, helps educators and students incorporate 3D printing in the classroom.", 
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                    "icon": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ogq7r71Zq3spAKmgGHbzVmAIqOxIU7H668OV5S1tJU78gRPgiKqO6NdzSaTPvVr_vmZnBPnbY2gPf6FM42NmWWYe", 
                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAwJfOyqwKDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><span>As 3D printing becomes more and more accessible to consumers and institutions, educators are quickly becoming proficient at incorporating 3D printing into their curriculum. Public Services Librarian from Houston Community College, Rumela Bose, has picked up the torch of demonstrating how 3D printing can expand into various disciplines within her institution.</span></p></div>", 
                    "reference": "designing-3d-printing-innovations-in-education", 
                    "title": "Designing 3D Printing Innovations in Education", 
                    "url": "/articles/designing-3d-printing-innovations-in-education"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Chris Morgan", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Apr 2, 2018", 
                    "description": "Our April 2018 Hacker of the Month, Alina Granville, uses ABS, programmable LEDs and perseverance to create amazing props and cosplay!", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><span>Our April Hacker of the Month is an amazing cosplayer from Cambridge, Massachusetts who goes by the name of Spoon Makes; Alina Granville.</span></p>\n<p></p>\n<p><span>As a young girl growing up, Alina was given the Spoon moniker in grade school when mysteriously, a spoon flew out of her lunch box much to the&nbsp;amazement of her peers. As she grew older and began to create things, especially cosplay and props, she added the Makes as the second portion herself.</span></p></div>", 
                    "reference": "3d-printing-cosplay", 
                    "title": "Lighting Up 3D Printed Cosplay", 
                    "url": "/articles/3d-printing-cosplay"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Chris Morgan", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "May 8, 2018", 
                    "description": "High school student, Sean Cheong, is on a mission to fabricate and assemble a life-size, 3D printed robot; Project 'Bot 44!", 
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                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAwOHmrbAKDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p>Our June 2018 Hacker of the Month is a 14-year old student who attends the Nueva School in San Mateo. <span>The Nueva School is an internationally-recognized independent PreK-12 school, serving gifted learners since 1967. They</span><span>&nbsp;use&nbsp;a dynamic educational model to enable gifted students to learn how to make choices that will benefit the world.</span></p>\n<p>Sean Cheong has been working with <a href=\"https://www.matterhackers.com/store/c/printer-kits\">3D printers</a> and design since he was in middle school. After getting a taste of the possibilities of what he could do with 3D printing, Sean decided to embark on an epic quest to design, fabricate and build a life-size, 3D printed robot. His vision is called Project 'Bot 44.</p></div>", 
                    "reference": "bringing-a-life-size-3d-printed-robot-to-life", 
                    "title": "Bringing a Life-Size, 3D Printed Robot to Life", 
                    "url": "/articles/bringing-a-life-size-3d-printed-robot-to-life"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Chris Morgan", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Jun 25, 2018", 
                    "description": "July 2018 Hacker of the Month, Emily Ruhl, uses 3D printing to recreate artificial marine habitats to help coral reef fish find homes!", 
                    "hero": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/SAzjR8yPwKVYL9hmUHp9WAY7AlQMCN1ZcP07gjuH9Q_-9S7tPyXZpXqgbMy4DEZ2KDLid61JNsU6CN59HCAzHgbt", 
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                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAwNmS77QKDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><span>Our July 2018 Hacker of the Month is Emily Ruhl, a graduate student at the University of Delaware. Emily is currently pursuing her master&rsquo;s degree in Marine Biosciences in the College of Earth, Ocean and Environment where she is investigating using 3D printing to create marine habitats that simulate coral reefs.</span></p></div>", 
                    "reference": "using-3d-printing-to-save-marine-wildlife", 
                    "title": "Using 3D Printing to Save Marine Wildlife", 
                    "url": "/articles/using-3d-printing-to-save-marine-wildlife"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Chris Morgan", 
                    "category": "about", 
                    "date_published": "Aug 6, 2018", 
                    "description": "Lindsey Bollhoefer is a 3D designer and artist using her creative abilities to bring fantasy literature and anime into the real world with 3D printing.", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><span>Our August 2018 Hacker of the Month is the owner and designer behind Lindy Design Lab, based in Melbourne, Florida. Lindsey uses several types of media to get amazing results for her cosplay and prop production business and hobby. Up until 2016, she was using typical cosplay materials for her builds; EVA foam, Kydex, wood, fabric, and leather. Once she was introduced to 3D printing by a friend, she was hooked! With her background in AutoCAD and <a href=\"https://www.matterhackers.com/store/l/mattercontrol/sk/MKZGTDW6\">3D modeling</a>, she was able to transition into 3D printing to add another creative tool to her arsenal. Now, she primarily uses <a href=\"https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/finding-the-right-3d-modeling-software-for-you\">Fusion 360 and MeshMixer</a> to design the 3D models that she prints on her <a href=\"https://www.matterhackers.com/store/l/ultimaker-2-3d-printer/sk/ME7R89S4\">Ultimaker 2+</a>. Lindsey gets most of her creative inspiration from sci-fi, anime, and fantasy.</span></p></div>", 
                    "reference": "bringing-anime-and-fantasy-to-life-with-3d-printing", 
                    "title": "Bringing Anime and Fantasy to Life with 3D Printing", 
                    "url": "/about/bringing-anime-and-fantasy-to-life-with-3d-printing"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Chris Morgan", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Apr 2, 2018", 
                    "description": "May 2018 Hacker of the Month, Jacob Stanton, talks about his Create to Educate Lesson Plan, and his professional work in 3D design and prototyping.", 
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                    "icon": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/6fvGYL30T-qH_YM593BVIPhOFpbbpyzsKaQvBomaW96WwAeX2PyBk1B-06z_aLV4S87eOJ5c052sFmTvwkDKtwcOoQ", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><span>Our May Hacker of the Month, Jacob Stanton, hails from Chicago, Illinois where he works as an industrial designer making 3D sketches and models for new and improved consumer, industrial, and medical products.</span></p></div>", 
                    "reference": "3d-printing-educational-tools-and-prototyping", 
                    "title": "3D Printing Educational Tools and Prototyping", 
                    "url": "/articles/3d-printing-educational-tools-and-prototyping"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Chris Morgan", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Mar 5, 2018", 
                    "description": "MatterHackers' March Hacker of the Month, Drew Aufhammer, grew his 3D printing hobby into a profession for helping physical therapists.", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><h3>In The Beginning</h3>\n\n<p></p>\n<p>For some of us, turning a passion for a hobby into a profession can become a reality. This story is all about Drew Aufhammer, who did just that with his love of 3D printing.</p>\n\n</div>", 
                    "reference": "3d-printing-and-mold-making-in-physical-therapy", 
                    "title": "3D Printed Physical Therapy Tools", 
                    "url": "/articles/3d-printing-and-mold-making-in-physical-therapy"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Chris Morgan", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Feb 5, 2018", 
                    "description": "Hacker of the Month, Matt Schmotzer, goes over the process and inspiration for how he designs, 3D prints and assembles scale models of roller coasters.", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p><span>Our February Hacker of the Month is Matt Schmotzer, who hails from Gross Pointe Park in Michigan. Matt currently works for Ford Motor Company on turbocharged inline four-cylinder engines. While his work sounds impressive, it pales in comparison to his latest 3D printing hobby build; a fully-functioning, to-scale replica of the Invertigo roller coaster at Kings Island Amusement Park in Ohio.</span></p></div>", 
                    "reference": "3d-printed-working-roller-coaster-model", 
                    "title": "3D Printed Working Roller Coaster Model", 
                    "url": "/articles/3d-printed-working-roller-coaster-model"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Rhonda Grandy", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Oct 16, 2017", 
                    "description": "David Martin of Dicey Ventures Studios, MatterHackers' November Hacker of the Month, creates 3D printed pieces for fantasy-driven tabletop games.", 
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                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAwMyxz_8IDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p>3D printers are the ultimate customization tool. They can help expand any hobby. Seriously - we've covered someone who uses 3D printing for <a href=\"https://www.matterhackers.com/news/3D-printed-kayak\">ocean kayaking</a>, to someone who uses it for building <a href=\"https://www.matterhackers.com/news/3d-printed-nylonx-combat-robot\">combat robots</a>. <a href=\"https://www.matterhackers.com/store/c/printer-kits\">3D printers</a> really can do some incredible things. Something that we love here at MatterHackers, though, is when one persons' passion turns into a business, and, thanks to 3D printing, is then shared with others. David Martin, our November Hacker of the Month, started his company, <a href=\"https://diceyventures.net/\">Dicey Ventures</a>, which created The Elemental Village, table-top fantasy game pieces that are 3D printed.</p></div>", 
                    "reference": "custom-3d-printed-game-pieces", 
                    "title": "Custom 3D Printed Game Pieces ", 
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                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Guest Contributor: Jim Leemhuis", 
                    "category": "news", 
                    "date_published": "Sep 14, 2017", 
                    "description": "Learn how Jim Leemhuis is using PETG 3D filament to create amazing talking tiki statues. ", 
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                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAwOTVnrUJDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p>My name is Jim Leemhuis. I&rsquo;m 34 years old from Lexington, Kentucky. By day, I&rsquo;m a mechanical engineer helping design laser printers for Lexmark International Inc. By night, I spend my time 3D printing, coding, and assembling animatronic figures.</p></div>", 
                    "reference": "3d-printed-animatronic-talking-tiki-statues", 
                    "title": "3D Printed Animatronic Talking Tiki Statues", 
                    "url": "/news/3d-printed-animatronic-talking-tiki-statues"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Rhonda Grandy", 
                    "category": "news", 
                    "date_published": "Aug 14, 2017", 
                    "description": "Corey Nason, our September Hacker of the Month, uses 3D printing and carbon fiber infused NylonX to create battle-worthy robots.", 
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                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAwLjhrLsKDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p>I don't think there is anyone out there who doesn't think the words \"awesome\" or \"rad\" when they hear the words \"combat robot.\" If there is, and that person happens to be reading this article, they should probably just move on to the next great MatterHackers article, because this section is all about Corey Nason's awesome <em>and</em> rad 3D printed battle bot!</p></div>", 
                    "reference": "3d-printed-nylonx-combat-robot", 
                    "title": "3D Printed NylonX Combat Robot", 
                    "url": "/news/3d-printed-nylonx-combat-robot"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Guest Contributor Rusty Atkeisson", 
                    "category": "news", 
                    "date_published": "Aug 6, 2017", 
                    "description": "Rusty Atkeisson, our August Hacker of the Month, takes us inside the imaginative process behind his 3D printed animatronic dragons.", 
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                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAwJjY5LoLDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p>Building dragons may be one of those situations where you are training yourself as much as your creature.&nbsp; In the course of breathing life into Vogal, Zeichen Zwei, Saphira, and the other dragons, I have learned innumerable skills and tricks from beyond the classroom and even beyond the almost endless reaches of YouTube and Google.&nbsp; I still have a long road a head of me in creating even more lifelike creatures but here's a bit of a break down of what I've gone through, lessons I've learned, and useful tips to help the aspiring puppeteer along the way.&nbsp; Although, puppeteer doesn't sound quite right in this light; maybe we had best call ourselves a sorcerer's apprentice.</p></div>", 
                    "reference": "3d-printed-animatronic-dragons", 
                    "title": "3D Printed Animatronic Dragons", 
                    "url": "/news/3d-printed-animatronic-dragons"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Rhonda Grandy", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Jul 5, 2017", 
                    "description": "Garrett Faulkner, our July Hacker of the Month, uses 3D printing to create perfect architectural designs of homes. ", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p>Garrett Faulkner, our July Hacker of the month, is a Digital Fabrication Specialist and Architectural Model Maker for Faulkner Industrial, where he makes designs come to life with the use of 3D printing.&nbsp;</p></div>", 
                    "reference": "stunning-3d-printed-architectural-designs", 
                    "title": "Stunning 3D Printed Architectural Designs", 
                    "url": "/articles/stunning-3d-printed-architectural-designs"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Guest Contributor Calvin Iba", 
                    "category": "news", 
                    "date_published": "May 31, 2017", 
                    "description": "Cal Poly Pomona's Human Powered Vehicle Team, our June Hackers of the Month, designed and 3D printed functional bike components using PRO Series Nylon to race in an intercollegiate competition. Calvin Iba, a member of the team, describes his firsthand experience. ", 
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                    "icon": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/gFFW4sgC20UHHfdaFY9n5wNJr6FlWsagwyn5pVdcpMej1_5_9P90iQ0HXRWNPKZQIwLuRQSOeAST8dTuEOSkMhWL-GU", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-element-standard'><p>Cal Poly Pomona&rsquo;s Human Powered Vehicle team is a club that designs and builds a recumbent bicycle and competes with it against other colleges. This year, we made a &ldquo;tadpole&rdquo; which uses two front wheels and one rear wheel. We used 3d printing to build critical components of the bike.</p></div>", 
                    "reference": "3d-printed-bike-parts", 
                    "title": "3D Printed Bike Parts", 
                    "url": "/news/3d-printed-bike-parts"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Rhonda Grandy", 
                    "category": "news", 
                    "date_published": "Apr 11, 2017", 
                    "description": "Brooke Peterson, our May Hacker of the Month, used 3D printing to create a mission model for her fourth grade project. ", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-element-standard'><p>We love when 3D printing is being used for education, especially at the elementary level - get 'em obsessed with 3D printing while their young! What we love even more, though, is when students problem solve using 3D printers on their own. Brooke Peterson, a fourth grade student from California, decided that the best way to create her California Mission project was to use her father's 3D printer.&nbsp;</p></div>", 
                    "reference": "3d-printed-california-mission-model", 
                    "title": "3D Printed California Mission Model", 
                    "url": "/news/3d-printed-california-mission-model"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Erica Derrico", 
                    "category": "news", 
                    "date_published": "Aug 3, 2015", 
                    "description": "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.", 
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                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAgIrU5rkKDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-element-standard'><p>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!&nbsp;</p></div>", 
                    "reference": "august-2015-hacker-of-the-month-two-legged-wiener-dog-keeps-rolling-with-3d-printing", 
                    "title": "Two Legged Wiener Dog Keeps Rolling with 3D Printing", 
                    "url": "/news/august-2015-hacker-of-the-month-two-legged-wiener-dog-keeps-rolling-with-3d-printing"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Erica Derrico", 
                    "category": "news", 
                    "date_published": "Jul 6, 2015", 
                    "description": "Wait - THAT is 3D printed? Check out what Mekah Design Studios has done to make Standard PLA look like a rustic artifact. ", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-element-standard'><p>Congratulations to Mekah Design Studios,&nbsp;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.</p></div>", 
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                    "title": "July 2015 Hacker of the Month", 
                    "url": "/news/july-2015-hacker-of-the-month"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Erica Derrico", 
                    "category": "news", 
                    "date_published": "Jun 1, 2015", 
                    "description": "3D Printing and Skateboarding? Find out what they have in common with Kevin Seele and BLOCK Riser Innovations. Let all your hobbies collide!", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-element-standard'><p>It all began three years ago when Kevin Seele, founder of BLOCK Riser Innovations, wanted to combine his two favorite hobbies- skateboarding and building. While the designs for a skateboard's wheels, truck, and body had already expanded and changed over the years, risers had not. In fact, they had stayed exactly the same. Seele realized there was potential for a riser mechanism that had multiple functionalities, which led to the idea of&nbsp;BLOCK risers.</p></div>", 
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                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Erica Derrico", 
                    "category": "news", 
                    "date_published": "May 28, 2015", 
                    "description": "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. ", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-element-standard'><p>Small, but incredibly mighty, nine-year-old Abigail wowed us with her impressive dollhouse furniture designs.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>\"I just went on Tinkedcad and started making stuff. It didn't look very real at first because it was flat and then I started adding shapes and it started to build itself,\" Abigail said.&nbsp;</p></div>", 
                    "reference": "may-2015-hacker-of-the-month", 
                    "title": "May 2015 Hacker of the Month", 
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                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Erica Derrico", 
                    "category": "news", 
                    "date_published": "Apr 5, 2015", 
                    "description": "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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                    "preview": "<div class='article-element-standard'><p>A big congrats to Troy Peterson, our April 2015 Hacker of the Month! Troy intrigued us with his method of using 3D printed parts to make production-ready silicone molds. His submission included a thorough <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_KMWhJyYLE&amp;feature=youtu.be\">video</a> about creating molds for a Skin Rejuvenator that often gets mistaken for a hair dryer. Peterson, who works in Technical Sale and Marketing for BJB Enterprises, has<span>&nbsp;a background in aerospace composites, mold-making, and graphic design.&nbsp;<span>BJB has a long history in product development, entertainment, theme park, and manufacturing industries. They produce raw materials; not finished parts.</span></span></p></div>", 
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                    "title": "April 2015 Hacker of the Month", 
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                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Erica Derrico", 
                    "category": "news", 
                    "date_published": "Mar 9, 2015", 
                    "description": "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!", 
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                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAgIzb2KUKDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-element-standard'><p><span>Congratulations to Chris Wlezien, our March 2015 Hacker of the Month who impressed us with his practical and thoughtful Father's Day present! After his father had recently moved, Wlezien created a unique&nbsp;<span>controllable LED address bar that made for the perfect Father's Day gift.&nbsp;</span></span></p></div>", 
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                    "title": "March 2015 Hacker of the Month", 
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                }, 
                {
                    "author": "MatterHackers", 
                    "category": "news", 
                    "date_published": "Feb 9, 2015", 
                    "description": "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! ", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p>Congratulations to our February Hacker of the Month, Jesse Laster, who impressed us with his crafty 3D printed Meter Clock! According to Laster, it all began with the idea to make a<span>&nbsp;birthday gift for good friend <span>Lauren Bitikofer,&nbsp;</span>electricity and aviation professor at the School of Aeronautical Science at LeTourneau University.</span></p>\n<p>\"<span>I started with the idea that I wanted to make a meter clock then I started putting together the pieces that I needed to get that result. Printing the box turned out to be one of the easiest parts of the build.\" said Laster.</span></p></div>", 
                    "reference": "february-2015-hacker-of-the-month", 
                    "title": "February 2015 Hacker of the Month", 
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                {
                    "author": "MatterHackers", 
                    "category": "news", 
                    "date_published": "Jan 4, 2015", 
                    "description": "Now introducing a spot where we highlight interesting and unique projects from our 3D printing community members. ", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p style=\"text-align: left;\">We love all the innovative and creative projects our 3d printing community members are producing. We love them so much we would like to take the opportunity to highlight them. Introducing Hacker of the Month! A new Hacker of the Month will be featured each month in our newsletter as well as on our social media platforms. The winner also receives one free roll of PRO series ABS or PLA filament.</p></div>", 
                    "reference": "january-2015-hacker-of-the-month", 
                    "title": "January 2015 Hacker of the Month- Isaac Thompson", 
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                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Erica Derrico", 
                    "category": "news", 
                    "date_published": "Sep 8, 2015", 
                    "description": "We've heard the sky is the limit, but what about the sea? Come explore Ruth Blue's underwater world of 3D printing and robotics. ", 
                    "hero": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/dPMHk1a1qwKpd1lW_fFoOhZ-3SJ5JJDCvaXHeTKkNqpsyC-f-KfVqg5mPJ6bHYLdVjm0Gp0Poxc3Tf4T9E5QwR0bI3c", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-element-standard'><p>For many of us, all it took was one glance at a 3D printer to be immediately mesmerized, and then subsequently hooked. It was no different for 15 year old Ruth Blue. Her father brought home a Lulzbot for his projects, and over one weekend Ruth began to learn about the machine before eventually designing and printing projects of her own. \"<span>From that moment forward I think the machine has been buzzing on one project after another,\" said Rhonda Blue, Ruth's mother, \"w<span>e live in an amazing time and just have so much fun with it!\"</span></span></p></div>", 
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                    "title": "September 2015 Hacker of the Month", 
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                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Erica Derrico", 
                    "category": "news", 
                    "date_published": "Oct 5, 2015", 
                    "description": "How one couple combined 3D printing with their passion for homebrewing by designing a 3D printed keg dispensing system for specialty suds. ", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-element-standard'><p>Last December, Joe Dietz and his wife Amy needed a way to dispense their homebrewed beer on the go. With a great idea and the power of 3D printing, they found their solution: Attach-a-Tap!</p></div>", 
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                    "title": "October 2015 Hacker of the Month", 
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                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Erica Derrico", 
                    "category": "news", 
                    "date_published": "Nov 8, 2015", 
                    "description": "Meet Todd Borrel, a man who had an idea for his video game controller and learned how to create it with 3D printing in a matter of months. ", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-element-standard'><p><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-e208263b-f2cc-2911-47d6-94ad664419ee\"><span>It all began when Todd Borrel was playing a football game on his Xbox when the problem started to arise.&nbsp;His thumbs kept slipping on the joystick controllers causing his game performance to suffer. After several torturous games, Borrel decided enough was enough - he was going to create something to solve his problem.</span></span></p></div>", 
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                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Erica Derrico", 
                    "category": "news", 
                    "date_published": "Dec 16, 2015", 
                    "description": "Seventeen years ago, Kyle Weems was assigned a science project on yo-yos that sparked an untapped passion. Since then, he has turned that passion into a business: 3D printed custom yo-yos.", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-element-standard'><p dir=\"ltr\"><span>In 1998, promotional ads worldwide were running on yo-yos. Not only were these toys fun, but they were educational. That same year, Kyle Weems was assigned to do a science project on these entertaining toys, seeing that they were (and still are) the perfect example of rotational physics. A</span>s his love for yo-yos grew, Weems had no idea that this particular science project would change his life.&nbsp;</p></div>", 
                    "reference": "december-2016-hacker-of-the-month", 
                    "title": "Highly Engineered and 3D Printed Yo-Yos", 
                    "url": "/news/december-2016-hacker-of-the-month"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Roger Freeman", 
                    "category": "news", 
                    "date_published": "Jan 13, 2016", 
                    "description": "Roger Freeman, inventor of the Freebird Flight drone, shares his 3D printing story and the process behind developing his drone.", 
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                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAgK6yif8LDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-element-standard'><p>Technology and the latest gadgets have always been an interest to me, but they were confined to hobbies during my limited free time as a financial analyst for nearly 20 years.&nbsp;I decided to take some time away from that world in early 2014 after &nbsp;the 2008 financial crisis effects sapped the industry of a lot of the bright minds that had attracted me to it in the mid-&lsquo;90s. I was hoping to unleash my creativity in developing something new where I could make a difference, and I was excited to finally have some time to do that.</p></div>", 
                    "reference": "january-2016-hacker-of-the-month-freebird-flight", 
                    "title": "January 2016 Hacker of the Month- Freebird Flight", 
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                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Erica Derrico", 
                    "category": "news", 
                    "date_published": "Feb 1, 2016", 
                    "description": "Matt Manhattan, our February Hacker of the Month, took a stab at merging an everyday object with 3D printed parts to create a new, customized item. With great success, he's done it! Everyone has one, but do you have your very own, personalized night light? ", 
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                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAgN7G-aYKDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-element-standard'><p>It began how all of us often get into 3D printing - a little curiosity. Two years ago, Matt Manhattan decided to follow through with that curiosity and jumped into 3D printing. Excited, Manhattan researched for a year and finally bought a machine -&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.matterhackers.com/store/printer-kits/ultimaker-2-3d-printer-fully-assembled\">Ultimaker 2</a>.</p></div>", 
                    "reference": "create-your-own-custom-night-light", 
                    "title": "Create Your Own Custom Night Light", 
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                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Rhonda Grandy", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Feb 18, 2016", 
                    "description": "3D printing is not limited to functional parts and rapid prototyping. Our March Hacker of the Month, Shane Hope, proves this with his biological molecular model masterpieces. ", 
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                    "icon": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/kNf-6C8A5DCeHUvzDjt89OU4rafa4nYJkqI-yzY1Mtfc6gdLu06x1dWxE78nhSep-L1wCDWDKAH632n-m9nhZszHZ-o", 
                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAgP7MsacKDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-element-standard'><p>We here at MatterHackers love exploring the possibilities of 3D printing. Whether it's new materials, complex designs, or even just silly projects, we've had our fair share of experimentation. One realm that is difficult to transition into, however, is the world of art.&nbsp;</p></div>", 
                    "reference": "march-2016-hacker-of-the-month---art-by-hope", 
                    "title": "3D Printed Molecular Masterpieces", 
                    "url": "/articles/march-2016-hacker-of-the-month---art-by-hope"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Rhonda Grandy", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Apr 10, 2016", 
                    "description": "Well known for his epic cosplay work, artist and founder of Hero Complex Props, Michael Ruddy, uses 3d printing to help his son with autism, and in his day job as a school handyman. ", 
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                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAgMGZ8aMKDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-element-standard'><p>It is hard <em>not</em>&nbsp;to feel excited or giddy when you hear Michael Ruddy speak about his passion: 3D printing.</p>\n<p>Ruddy first started 3D printing at the school where he works as a handyman when a neighboring school gave them an original MakerBot. \"The other school thought it was broken - obviously it wasn't broken, the nozzle was just clogged,\" said Ruddy.</p>\n<p>Ahhh, the joys of 3D printing.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>\"The IT guy and I looked at it together, and the second we got it working, I thought,&nbsp;<em>we can use this for</em>&nbsp;<em>everything</em>\" - and he pretty much has.</p></div>", 
                    "reference": "april-2016-hacker-of-the-month-3d-printed-cosplay-fun", 
                    "title": "3D Printing Beyond Cosplay", 
                    "url": "/articles/april-2016-hacker-of-the-month-3d-printed-cosplay-fun"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Rhonda Grandy", 
                    "category": "articles", 
                    "date_published": "Apr 20, 2016", 
                    "description": "Captain Andrew Stotts, MatterHackers' May Hacker of the Month, doesn't just save lives and extinguish fires - he also improves the workplace for both himself and his team with 3D printing. ", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-element-standard'><p>Fire Fighter Captain Andrew Stotts first heard about 3D printing from a friend who is a high school shop teacher. Ever since then he's been hooked - hooked to the point that in the past year and a half, he now owns and operates a fleet of 15 printers.</p></div>", 
                    "reference": "15-surprising-ways-firemen-can-use-3d-printing", 
                    "title": "15 Surprising Ways Firefighters Are Using 3D Printing", 
                    "url": "/articles/15-surprising-ways-firemen-can-use-3d-printing"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Rhonda Grandy", 
                    "category": "news", 
                    "date_published": "May 18, 2016", 
                    "description": "Saroj Manandhar, MatterHackers' June Hacker of the Month, shares his secrets to achieving the sleek, detailed prints we all crave.", 
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                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAgMmUoq8JDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-element-standard'><p>Saroj Manandhar, an Engineering Manager at The Toro Company, first learned about 3D printing when he attended a tradeshow in 1999, where he set his eyes on a Stratasys FDM 3000. Right then and there, he knew he had to have one.</p></div>", 
                    "reference": "four-awesome-finishing-touches-to-make-realistic-movie-models", 
                    "title": "Four Awesome Finishing Touches to Make Realistic Movie Models", 
                    "url": "/news/four-awesome-finishing-touches-to-make-realistic-movie-models"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Rhonda Grandy", 
                    "category": "news", 
                    "date_published": "Jun 29, 2016", 
                    "description": "From giant statues to hydroponics, MatterHackers' July Hacker of the Month, Andrew Harmon, designs and constructs art pieces in addition to functional projects.", 
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                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAgNnm06IKDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-element-standard'><p>Last month, we published an article on exceeding the build volume of your printer - you can find it&nbsp;<a href=\"../../articles/printing-outside-the-box-exceeding-the-build-volume-of-your-printer\">here</a>&nbsp;if you missed it. Well, if anyone has been exceeding build volumes, as well as expectations, it's Andrew Harmon. Harmon, July's Hacker of the Month, has mastered transcending the limited space that certain 3D printers allow.</p></div>", 
                    "reference": "an-artistic-perspective-on-printing-outside-the-box", 
                    "title": "An Artistic Perspective on Printing Outside the Box", 
                    "url": "/news/an-artistic-perspective-on-printing-outside-the-box"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Rhonda Grandy", 
                    "category": "news", 
                    "date_published": "Aug 17, 2016", 
                    "description": "Jesse Kovarovics, MatterHackers' August Hacker of the Month, creates the world's first 3D printed foam dart blaster: the FDL-1.", 
                    "hero": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/kYtMldxWSqhdLAXviLH1EtiX1H8-L2znq_UPvnoKLRZQmb4Pf_FTBC34Op6Q28-G0ASNF3xcIp7h8h-Kw76PvuVZ", 
                    "icon": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/kYtMldxWSqhdLAXviLH1EtiX1H8-L2znq_UPvnoKLRZQmb4Pf_FTBC34Op6Q28-G0ASNF3xcIp7h8h-Kw76PvuVZ", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-element-standard'><p>When it comes to foam dart guns, you could say that we here at MatterHackers are big fans. Seriously, not one holiday party has gone by where an all-out battle of flying foam darts ensues. So, needless to say, we were very excited to feature Jesse&nbsp;Kovarovics, creator of the FDL-1, for our August Hacker of the Month.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>To print your own FDL-1, visit the <a title=\"FDL-1\" href=\"http://www.matterhackers.com/store/digital-designs/fdl-1-blaster\" target=\"_blank\">MatterHackers Digital Design Store</a>, files are free!</p></div>", 
                    "reference": "the-most-incredible-3d-printed-dart-launcher-youll-ever-see", 
                    "title": "The Most Incredible 3D Printed Dart Launcher You'll Ever See", 
                    "url": "/news/the-most-incredible-3d-printed-dart-launcher-youll-ever-see"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Rhonda Grandy", 
                    "category": "news", 
                    "date_published": "Aug 31, 2016", 
                    "description": "Up your photography game and print your own pinhole camera like Todd Schlemmer, MatterHackers' September Hacker of the Month. ", 
                    "hero": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/vMdabRDtdeEXNR-WUndh3irPG1q__JM4u3TRiv4xr2ohX8DywO_SH_3zK__w4qUiOQ2ivLpcgpr7AtrsXppSMjyv", 
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                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAgKWX_aUKDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-element-standard'><p>We love when 3D printing collides with long-standing hobbies. Enter: Todd Schlemmer, our September Hacker of the Month, and his passion for pinhole cameras and photography.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Schlemmer has been building pinhole cameras for several years out of traditional carpentry and papercraft. He started 3D printing his cameras in 2012 once he built his Printrbot Plus kit: \"<span>I was delighted by my initial results,\" states Schlemmer, \"<span>and I have continued to develop and refine new camera designs.\"</span></span></p></div>", 
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                    "title": "3D Printed Pinhole Cameras", 
                    "url": "/news/3d-printed-pinhole-cameras"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Rhonda Grandy", 
                    "category": "news", 
                    "date_published": "Oct 2, 2016", 
                    "description": "FarmBot, MatterHackers' October Hacker of the Month, makes traditional agriculture a thing of the past thanks to 3D printed cultivation.", 
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                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAgPXMrqALDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-element-standard'><p>Meandering through the produce section of your local supermarket, grabbing items off your shopping list, and tossing them in the cart are pretty mindless tasks. If you are like me, you're probably in zombie mode while shopping, thinking about far more important things like future plans, work, or even reliving embarrassing moments from your past. I'm definitely not thinking about where the tomato in my hand is from, or how the asparagus in my cart traveled to the grocery store.&nbsp;</p></div>", 
                    "reference": "farmbot:-the-open-source,-cnc-farming-robot", 
                    "title": "FarmBot: The Open Source CNC Farming Robot", 
                    "url": "/news/farmbot:-the-open-source,-cnc-farming-robot"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Rhonda Grandy", 
                    "category": "news", 
                    "date_published": "Oct 20, 2016", 
                    "description": "MatterHackers' November Hacker of the Month, Aida Legrand, uses the BCN3D Sigma printer to create incredible 3D printed dolls.", 
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                    "key": "ag9zfm1hdHRlcmhhY2tlcnNyGAsSC0FydGljbGVQYWdlGICAgL37sLEKDA", 
                    "preview": "<div class='article-element-standard'><p>Aida Legrand, MatterHackers' November Hacker of the Month, has only been 3D printing since January of 2016. Legrand's husband bought the self proclaimed \"technical geek\" and software engineer a <a href=\"../../store/printer-kits/robo-3d-r1\">Robo 3D R1 Plus</a> to kick off her 3D printing obsession, which has now become her full blown hobby. She has since upgraded to the <a href=\"../../store/printer-kits/bcn3d-sigma-3d-printer\">BCN3D Sigma</a>, and her prints are stunning - Legrand creates 3D printed ball-jointed dolls.</p></div>", 
                    "reference": "you-won", 
                    "title": "You Won't Believe These Dolls are 3D Printed", 
                    "url": "/news/you-won"
                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Rhonda Grandy", 
                    "category": "news", 
                    "date_published": "Nov 16, 2016", 
                    "description": "See the amazing 3D printed custom car parts from Michael O'Brien, MatterHackers' December Hacker of the Month.\u00a0", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-element-standard'><p>It would be an understatement to say that Michael O'Brien likes cars. Take one look at his <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/3d_magic_mike/\">Instagram</a>, and you'll see what I mean. He's fully immersed in the automotive industry; being lead engineer at the <a href=\"http://roadstershop.com/\">Roadster Shop</a>, I'd imagine that you'd have to be.</p>\n<p>When we discovered that O'Brien (aka Magic Mike) was using 3D printing to help design and manufacture custom accessories for cars, we knew he had to be featured as our December Hacker of the Month.&nbsp;</p></div>", 
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                {
                    "author": "Rhonda Grandy", 
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                    "date_published": "Dec 19, 2016", 
                    "description": "Theater masks, rockets, e-NABLE hands and more - see how Ashley Ricart, our January Hacker of the Month, is using 3D printing in the classroom.", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-element-standard'><p>Ashley Ricart, our January Hacker of the Month, was first captivated by 3D printing technology around 2012. She originally went to school for character modeling, which eventually led to her discovery of 3D printing. Ricart, who is now a teacher, has been on a mission to implement 3D printing throughout her school - not just in STEM focused classes, but multiple courses, including Theater, English, Latin, and Art. Her most recent endeavor was producing masks and props for the schools production of the play, <em>The Lion King</em>. In total, thirteen masks were printed using seven to eight spools of <a href=\"../../store/3d-printer-filament/pla\">PLA filament</a>.&nbsp;</p></div>", 
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                    "title": "How One Educator is Using 3D Printing in the Classroom", 
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                }, 
                {
                    "author": "Guest Contributor Paul Yanzick", 
                    "category": "news", 
                    "date_published": "Feb 9, 2017", 
                    "description": "Paul Yanzick, our February Hacker of the Month, reminds us that 3D printing can be used to impact the lives of others, including his son, Tanner. ", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-element-standard'><p>Like many of you, what brought me to 3D printing was the &lsquo;cool factor&rsquo; &ndash; being able to create things out of nothing but a model and what looked like colored trimmer string. I started my journey over 3 years ago now, and at the time I was googly eyed by the impressive prints that people were making, and found it truly amazing that I could make a butterfly, a Christmas tree topper and a minion (my first two prints ever) right in my living room, out of plastic! I was looking forward to the direction that this new hobby may take me, but I would have never guessed where it would go.</p></div>", 
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                    "title": "Tanner's Story: 3D Printing for Good", 
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                {
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                    "date_published": "Mar 8, 2017", 
                    "description": "Additive part design guru Mike Skrzypczak, our March Hacker of the Month, needed a new guitar pedal - enter 3D printing. ", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-block'><p>One of the many things that I like to emphasize when people ask me \"what can you do with 3D printers\" is that they can enhance your hobbies through customization. Mike&nbsp;<span>Skrzypczak, our March Hacker of the Month, is the perfect example of how any interest can be tweaked due to 3D printing to match personal preferences.&nbsp;</span></p></div>", 
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                {
                    "author": "Rhonda Grandy", 
                    "category": "news", 
                    "date_published": "Apr 4, 2017", 
                    "description": "Explore how Anthony Williams, our April Hacker of the Month, designed his 3D printed mechanical Terminator hand replica. ", 
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                    "preview": "<div class='article-element-standard'><p>For the most part, we all know that you can make some really cool stuff thanks to 3D printing. Anthony Williams, our April Hacker of the Month, makes cool stuff <em>and</em> takes it to the next level by creating awesome videos during his design, printing, and building process. His most recent endeavor: a working mechanical Terminator hand replica.&nbsp;</p></div>", 
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                    "title": "3D Printed Functional Terminator Hand", 
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