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Reports Emerge of Fires Caused by Qidi Plus 4 3D Printer
It appears there is now another 3D printer that can cause fires.
Bambu Lab Releases BambuStudio 2.0 with Workflow and Dual Extrusion Enhancements
Bambu Lab released the 2.0 version of their BambuStudio software. What’s in it?
H2D by Bambu Lab Raises Questions: A Strategic Shift or Legal Maneuver?
I’ve been thinking a lot about Bambu Lab’s new H2D device, and I am very puzzled.
Bambu Lab Unveils H2D: A High-Precision Hybrid Maker Device Combining 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, and More
The H2D is here! What is this highly unusual device all about?
Is Bambu Lab’s H2D Linked to the Stratasys Patent Lawsuit?
Could there be a relationship between Bambu Lab’s new 3D printer and the Stratasys lawsuit?
Bambu Lab H2D: What We Know About the Upcoming High-Performance 3D Printer
We’re finally seeing some details about the upcoming Bambu Lab 3D printer. What do we know so far?
Desktop 3D Printer Prices Plummet: A Look at the Latest Market Trends
After the price shakeup last week, I thought it was time to review the current pricing of desktop FFF 3D printers to see what’s going on.
SUNLU 3D Releases Print Profiles for Bambu Studio and New Reusable Spool Design
There is news from SUNLU 3D about print profiles and reusable spools.
The Desktop 3D Printing Market is Splitting Between Consumers and Enthusiasts
There’s a way for desktop 3D printer operators to determine their place in the coming consumer shift.
New Panda Jetpack Mod for Bambu Lab: Functional Upgrade or Just Aesthetic?
I’m looking at what could be the strangest Bambu Lab upgrade yet.
The Dark Side of 3D Printing’s Price War: How Competition Is Hurting Software Quality
Competition is good, except when it isn’t.
Elegoo’s $199 Centauri Redefines Budget 3D Printing, Challenging Open Gantry Systems
Let’s take a deeper look at Elegoo’s incredible price breakthrough from earlier this week.
Elegoo Massively Disrupts 3D Printing Market with Centauri Carbon Price
Elegoo has finally released the price of their new Centauri Carbon 3D printer, and it is, well, astonishing.
Prusa Research Teases New Multicolor 3D Printing Approach for CORE One
Prusa Research issued an update where they mentioned a possible future for multicolor 3D printing.
SimplyPrint Offers Alternative Cloud Management for Bambu Lab 3D Printers
Let’s take a look at SimplyPrint, which had a very interesting announcement last week.
How Potential Tariffs on Chinese Imports Could Reshape the 3D Printing Market
There’s been a lot of talk lately about tariffs, but what might they mean in the desktop 3D printing world?
Push Back Against Bambu Lab’s New Security Architecture
There have been a few more developments in the Bambu Lab situation.
Tyson Build Plates: Durable, High-Performance Print Surfaces for FFF 3D Printers
I’m looking at a supplier of build plates, Tyson Build Plates.
Community Backlash Could Accelerate Bambu Lab’s Shift to Consumer-Centric 3D Printing
Community reaction to the Bambu Lab controversy may inadvertently result in the situation they fear most.
Desktop 3D Printing at a Crossroads: Will the Market Split Between DIY and Consumer?
I’ve been thinking about this past weekend’s Bambu Lab controversy, and have some thoughts.
Bambu Lab Firmware Update Sparks Controversy and Misinformation
There’s a massive controversy happening around Bambu Lab’s surprise announcement of a firmware change.
Does Stratasys’ Patent Enforcement Signal a Threat to 3D Printing Innovation?
Does Stratasys really deserve the heat it’s getting for its Bambu Lab lawsuit?
E3D Expands Compatibility with Bambu Lab, Prusa, and Creality 3D Printers
E3D is going deep with upgrades for popular desktop 3D printers.
From MakerBot to Bambu Lab: There’s Always a Better 3D Printer Coming Next
After years of seeing amazing desktop 3D printers emerge year after year, I see a pattern. I’ve been fiddling with desktop 3D printers for almost 15 years now, beginning with my first device, the venerable MakerBot CupCake. It took several days to assemble it from wires, boards, motors, and pieces of wood, and successfully printed… Continue reading From MakerBot to Bambu Lab: There’s Always a Better 3D Printer Coming Next
Factorian Designs Shows How to Implement Auto-Ejection on Desktop 3D Printers
The complexities of automated part ejection from a 3D printer are shown in a recent video.
BigTree Tech Expands Panda Series with High-Speed Cooling, Advanced Sensors, and Smart Displays
We had a chat with BigTree Tech to see their latest 3D printer upgrade products.
Bambu Lab Leak Suggests New H2D 3D Printer with Dual Extrusion and Larger Build Volume
In a possible major leak, a document that might depict an unannounced Bambu Lab 3D printer has appeared.
Bambu Lab’s Journey from Startup to Industry Leader: An Exclusive with CEO Dr. Ye Tao
We sat down and had a chat with Bambu Lab’s founder and CEO, Dr. Ye Tao.
The Rise of a New Standard: How CoreXY and Enclosed Designs Are Shaping Desktop 3D Printing
There seems to be a new emerging standard configuration for desktop FFF 3D printers.
Hands On With The Panda Series, Part 2
Our review of BigTreeTech’s Panda Series of Bambu Lab upgrades concludes.
Hands On With The Panda Series, Part 1
We had the opportunity to test BigTreeTech’s Panda Series of Bambu Lab upgrades.
Understanding the Real Implications of the Stratasys-Bambu Lab Patent Dispute
I continue to see doom and gloom regarding Stratasys’ patent infringement lawsuit against Bambu Lab, but most of the commentary is nonsense.
Bambu Lab Addresses Filament Tape Problem Affecting AMS Performance
There are a number of reports of issues with recent filament spools from Bambu Lab. What’s going on?
Are Big Discounts on Bambu Lab 3D Printers Hinting at New Product Launches?
There are considerable discounts being offered on Bambu Lab 3D printers. What’s going on?
Iglu Cover Enhances Performance for Bambu Lab 3D Printers with Thermal Efficiency and Safety
A new accessory for Bambu Lab enclosed 3D printers should increase print quality.
Design of the Week: BentoBox v2.0 Carbon Filter
This week’s selection is the BentoBox v2.0 Carbon Filter by Printables contributor thrutheframe.
CONTEXT Reveals Explosive Growth in Entry-Level 3D Printers, Led by Creality and Bambu Lab
CONTEXT issued a report on 3D printer sales for the second quarter of 2024, and there are some surprising results. The company uses its connections to obtain data about company sales, both public and private companies. This is then analyzed to determine trends, which is what we’re looking at today. CONTEXT divides up the additive… Continue reading CONTEXT Reveals Explosive Growth in Entry-Level 3D Printers, Led by Creality and Bambu Lab
Bambu Lab Postpones Launch of New Larger Format 3D Printer Until 2025
There’s been a significant update from Bambu Lab regarding their rumored upcoming large-format 3D printer.
Can Printables Catch Thingiverse? Growth Analysis Suggests a Long Road Ahead
I did some projections on the growth of Thingiverse and Printables to see which one will become the biggest 3D model repository.
Bambu Lab Introduces Stricter Print Profile Guidelines for MakerWorld Contributors
Bambu Lab has introduced some rather interesting requirements for print profile contributions to MakerWorld.
Bambu Lab and E3D Introduce DiamondBack Hot End and High-Performance PPA-CF Material
News from E3D and Bambu Lab: they’ve collaborated on a new high performance hot end, the E3D x DiamondBack, and there’s a new material to print with it.
Design of the Week: Ultimate Filament Spool Enclosure for AMS Lite
This week’s selection is the Ultimate Filament Spool Enclosure for AMS Lite by Makerworld contributor Supergrapher.
Design of the Week: Black Betty
This week’s selection is the incredibly silly Black Betty, the Bambu-lamb by Makerworld contributor Halfway_Engineered.
Red Wolf Brings On-Demand 3D Printing to Retail with Bambu Lab Technology
A company is using Bambu Lab equipment to produce on-demand products at retail locations.
Stratasys Files Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Bambu Lab and Tiertime: What You Need to Know
The news of Stratasys’ lawsuit has generated much commentary, but how much of it is accurate, and what’s really going on?
Reducing 3D Printer Waste: 10 Tips to Minimizing Filament “Poop”
After our story about increasing concerns about 3D printer waste, the question becomes, “what should I do about it?”
What Elegoo’s Centauri Carbon Means for Desktop 3D Printing
What does Elegoo’s new Centauri Carbon mean to the 3D printing industry?
The Rising Concern of Waste in Multimaterial 3D Printing: Solutions and Innovations
There’s a growing poop problem in 3D printing.
How a Misstep by the CPSC Led to a Financial Setback for Bambu Lab
More information about the Bambu Lab recall has been revealed, and it’s quite astonishing what happened.
Bambu Lab Discontinues PETG Basic: Implications for 3D Printer Operators
Bambu Lab has discontinued their PETG Basic filament.
Bambu Lab’s 2nd Anniversary Sale: Should You Buy or Wait for New Models?
Bambu Lab is having a massive sale on their equipment — but should you buy?
JobOx to Automate 3D Printing on the Bambu Lab A1 Mini
A curious post on Reddit described a system under development for continuous 3D printing on Bambu Lab desktop 3D printers.
Analyzing Desktop 3D Printer Trends: Bambu Lab, Prusa Research, Creality, Anycubic, and Elegoo
Which desktop 3D printer companies are getting the most attention? I decided to find out.
BambuStudio’s Latest Update Includes Multi-Device 3D Printing and Enhanced Color Matching
Bambu Lab released a significant update to their Bambu Studio software.
Speculations on Bambu Lab’s Next 3D Printer
There have been many hints of Bambu Lab nearing an announcement of a new 3D printer, but what could it be?
FFF 3D Printing: Can New Nozzle Technology Replace Resin Printers?
Do you need a resin 3D printer when FFF devices now approach similar levels of surface quality?
Hands on With the Bambu Lab A1 Heat Bed Retrofit
I just completed the long-awaited Bambu Lab A1 heat bed retrofit project, and can tell you all about it.
Bambu Lab Teases Multicolor 3D Printer and Plans for Larger Devices in Recent AMA
Bambu Lab took to Reddit to perform an “Ask Me Anything” session. Did they reveal anything of interest?
From TikTok to DJI: Could U.S. Scrutiny Extend to Chinese 3D Printer Manufacturers
I’m reading reports about the US banning certain Chinese companies, and thought about the implications for 3D printing.
Is Your Old 3D Printer Obsolete? Increasing Frustration with Outdated Models
Do you hate your desktop 3D printer? I’m thinking a growing number of operators think exactly that.
Bambu Lab’s A1 Recall in EU Stirs Confusion Over Electrical Certification Requirements
A minor controversy over the Bambu Lab A1 recall kit has erupted in Europe, but it seems to be an overreaction.
OrcaSlicer 2.0.0 Released
OrcaSlicer 2.0.0 has been officially released.
Bambu Lab’s Latest Firmware Upgrade for the A1 Mini 3D Printer Tackles Air Printing and More
Bambu Lab announced a firmware upgrade for their A1 Mini 3D printer that include several very advanced features.
Bambu Lab Set to Roll Out A1 3D Printer Heatbed Replacement Kits
Things have been relatively quiet at Bambu Lab since the recall controversy, but an important update was just provided by the company.
Battle of the 3D Printing Reward Programs
There seems to be a new area of competition between Bambu Lab and Prusa Research: reward programs.
Phrozen Arco 3D Printer Challenges Bambu Lab with Impressive Kickstarter Success
I’ve been very curious about the progress of the upcoming Phrozen Arco 3D printer.
Design of the Week: Tiny A1 Mini and AMS Lite Kit Card
This week’s selection is the Tiny A1 Mini and AMS Lite Kit Card by MakerWorld contributor jaayjeee.
Bambu Lab, Voron, and Elegoo Gain Recognition: Insights from Fabbaloo’s 2024 Survey
Recently we completed our annual reader survey, and we found some interesting results.
3DQue’s Auto-Eject Feature Now Available for Bambu Lab Equipment
3DQue announced they’ve released an auto-ejection capability for Bambu Lab equipment.
3D Print Community: High Performance Panel System for Bambu Lab X1C/E 3D Printers
This month’s community support selection is the HPPS Project for Bambu Lab X1C/E machines.
Phrozen Unveils Pricing for the New Arco 3D Printer: Lower than Bambu Lab
Phrozen has unveiled more details about the pricing of their upcoming Arco FFF 3D printer.
Bambu Lab Implements Firmware Safety Measures Amid A1 3D Printer Recall
There’s been a very interesting development in Bambu Lab’s A1 recall process.
Shut Down That 3D Printer Now: Bambu Lab Issues Important Electrical Problem Update
There’s been a major development in the ongoing electrical issue with the new Bambu Lab A1 desktop 3D printer.
Rumors vs. Reality: Bambu Lab A1 Printer’s Heat Bed Cable Concerns
There may be further developments in the Bambu Lab A1 cable issue.
Safety First: Bambu Lab Addresses Potential Electrical Short in A1 Printer Cable
Bambu Lab has issued a “recall” on their A1 system.
Emerging Low-Cost 3D Printing Technologies Disrupt Professional Market in 2023
I’m reading an analysis of 2023 3D printer sales and there are some very interesting implications.
Community-Developed X1Plus Firmware Sparks Debate in Bambu Lab 3D Printer Community
Controversy erupts over community-built replacement firmware for Bambu Lab 3D printers.
Hands On With The Bambu Lab A1 3D Printer, Part 3
Our look at the Bambu Lab A1 desktop FFF 3D printer concludes with software, print results and final thoughts.
Hands On With The Bambu Lab A1 3D Printer, Part 2
Our look at the Bambu Lab A1 desktop FFF 3D printer continues with a look at setup, calibration, and operations.
Hands On With The Bambu Lab A1 3D Printer, Part 1
We had the opportunity to test out the brand new Bambu Lab A1 desktop FFF 3D printer, and it’s quite a machine.
Bambu Studio 1.8.2 Enables Integration of Third-Party Filaments
The update brings significant enhancements in material compatibility, user collaboration, and printing flexibility to the Bambu Lab ecosystem.
Bambu Lab Unveils A1 Desktop 3D Printer: A Larger Counterpart to the A1 mini
Bambu Lab officially announced a new desktop 3D printer, the A1.
Adapting to Disruption: How Desktop 3D Printer Manufacturers Can Compete With Bambu Lab
What must desktop 3D printer manufacturers do to keep up with their competitors?
Hands On With The Bambu Lab A1 mini, Part 4
Our review of the Bambu Lab mini A1 concludes with software, print results and final thoughts.
Hands On With The Bambu Lab A1 mini, Part 3
Our review of the Bambu Lab mini A1 continues with a look at operations.
Hands On With The Bambu Lab A1 mini, Part 2
Our review of the Bambu Lab mini A1 continues with assembly and setup.
Hands On With The Bambu Lab A1 mini, Part 1
With great anticipation, we have been able to test our first machine from Bambu Lab, their new mini A1.
E3D and Bambu Lab Collaboration Elevates 3D Printer Performance with New Upgrade Kit
The Bambu Lab ecosystem is expanding with other suppliers.
Bambu Lab’s Disruptive Emergence in the 3D Printing Market
There is an interesting trend occurring in the 3D printing market recently, all caused by Bambu Lab.
Silicon Valley’s Open Source Shift: Implications for 3D Printing
A story about open source trends might become disturbing for the 3D print world.
Big Implications from Bambu Lab’s A1 Mini
I’ve been thinking about Bambu Lab’s latest 3D printer announcement, and there are several important implications.
The A1 Mini: Bambu Lab’s Affordable 3D Printer with Premium Features
Bambu Lab announced an entirely new desktop 3D printer, the A1 mini, and an associated multi-material system.
Unintended Printathon: Bambu Lab’s Cloud Mishap Spurs Debate
Something crazy happened to the Bambu Lab community, and it’s causing a controversy.
P1S vs. P1P: Unveiling the Enhanced Features of Bambu Lab’s Newest 3D Printer
Something new appeared on Bambu Lab’s list of 3D printers: the P1S.