Anti-Aliasing for FDM 3D Printing Is Finally Here (Micro-Non-Planar Printing)

Name: Anti-Aliasing for FDM 3D Printing Is Finally Here (Micro-Non-Planar Printing)
Uploaded: 2026-02-07T16:30:27+00:00

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This video tests Z Anti-Aliasing (ZAA), a new slicing technique that reduces the visible stair-stepping effect on FDM 3D prints by making tiny Z-height adjustments during printing, requiring no special hardware. Using real surface roughness measurements with a Mitutoyo Surftest SJ-220, the creator evaluates how much smoother prints get across different angles and geometries, revealing where ZAA works best and where its current limitations lie.

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Discover pocket-sized precision for yourself with the Surftest SJ-220 here: https://mitutoyo.eu/product-highlights/sj-220 In this video, I test Z Anti-Aliasing, a new slicing technique related to non-planar printing that dramatically reduces stair-stepping on FDM prints by making tiny Z-height adjustments — no special hardware required. Using real surface roughness measurements, we’ll see how much smoother prints get, where ZAA works best, and what its current limits are. Check out our *CNC Ki