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[–] ExcessShiv@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 3 hours ago* (last edited 3 hours ago)

Lightning infill is absolutely bonkers WRT material efficiency and print speed for large parts. It doesn't offer the same level of strength as something like adaptive cubic though, but it's faster and uses less material.